Plus: A bike-rental deal; updates on two residential buildings being built in Tribeca; and authors Jennifer Egan and Darin Strauss to appear at Pen Parentis event.
Wicki Boyle on the River to River Festival's recent tribute to legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham.
Plus: BLT Bar & Grill's opening party; what's up with the construction at Tribeca Cinemas; free time at Space on White; and a big night at City Winery.
Plus: The panhandling nun gets identified; the new loft law; a rapper drops the name of a Tribeca restaurant; Restaurant Week is extended; rough sailing at Pier A.
Queen's guitarist came by last week. Plus: Grandaisy's panino greco, and the ghettoization of Tribeca.
"Part potluck and part cooking class," the Community Cooking Club has just launched at the Bruce High Quality Foundation University. Alicia Kachmar interviews founder Tracy Candido about how she's combining food and art. / 1 comment
...announced the fall line and a new online store. Plus: Warren Street residents organizing a block association; Downtown Dance Factory partners with TADA! Youth Theater; Crazy Piano Guy; and the old Highland Park space on West Broadway.
Plus: discounted rooms at the hotel; a review of Perfume Genius; a condo sale on Chambers; a BPC resident nominated for BPCA. / 2 comments
Amit Sharma has opened Nirvana International, a gallery of fine art and fine jewelry, on West Broadway. "It's been so great here!" he says. "Interesting people walk in, and they understand art." / 3 comments
This weekend in and around Tribeca: New Amsterdam Market (on Saturday this time); Fulton Stall Market (on Sunday); Dragon Boat Festival family day; failed TV pilots; "Reclaim the Coast" benefit concert; concerts by Best Coast, Abrams Brothers, M Shanghai String Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, Free Energy, and Loose Limbs; children's book artist Wendy Popp; authors Hal Ackerman and Adam Elenbass; and much more. Plus: the full calendar through August 15.
Plus: Stuzzicheria opening date-ish; massive party coming to Franklin tonight; Bouley Studio delayed at least a day; Tribeca Cinemas construction; CB1 gets all modern; Dash Gallery yoga.
Plus: Plein Sud gets reviewed; Regus takes over 11,700 square feet on Hudson; Tribeca Treats wins cupcakes accolades; the Barnes Dance in BPC; Egon Schiele work coming to BPC; and Kurt Gutenbrunner's recommendations.
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
It’s much more than ‘nice’ to have green spaces in our 21st century urban environment! When a park is gone... — Skip Blumberg / The Candidates 2026: David Siffert
Hello all!!! I actually know the answer to this one 😊 The tiny terracotta heads were made by artist Renae... — Morgan Gamblin (Friends of Tribeca Park Volunteer Coordinator) / Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?