There’s no doubt that the number of homeless people on the streets of Tribeca has increased, though experts can’t say why. It can only be linked to the bigger city problem, pinned ultimately to the cost of housing. / 19 comments
The city estimated that 60,000 kids -- and some adults -- took to local streets on Friday to get world leaders to wake up and smell the warming planet. / 1 comment
"Do you know what is the story with the scaffolding around the school? It’s been up a long time, and the school is only 2 or 3 stories tall, but I’ve never seen any work going on there." / 4 comments
Plus a 9/11 recollection from a child, now grown; scenes of downtown in shadow; a recounting of Philippe Petit's World Trade Center balancing act. / 3 comments
Plus local resident publishes debut novel; school bus on its way to Avenues brings out the fire fighters; local elected officials take on the robots; bar application for 88 West Bway.
Council District 1 is -- for the first time -- participating in participatory budgeting (say that five times fast), where ordinary citizens can propose projects in the district. / 5 comments
Just taking this moment to reflect on the day and all of you neighbors and this amazing spot we are so lucky to live in. / 1 comment
A network of bird-watching volunteers are patrolling the Tribute in Light every year, watching for especially dense gatherings of birds. When that happens, the lights will switch off for 20 minutes. / 3 comments
Plus street closings for tomorrow; Tribeca Trust loses an appeal to expand the historic district; Lekka -- the vegan burger spot -- may open in October. / 1 comment
The shop on Franklin, which carries Alan's own brand of men's and women's clothes and home goods, as well as a carefully curated collection of other designers, will close its doors on Saturday.
Plus Malibu Farm opens at the Seaport this week; the teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sails into Battery Park City from England; 121 Chambers gets the ok to add two stories.
Lots to talk about this month at CB1: congestion pricing, floating billboards and brownfield cleanup, but also licenses for Buddha Bar, 28 Liberty, Convene, 16 Hudson and 75 Barclay, among others. / 6 comments
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church