Plus rejected plans for 29-31 Leonard; brownfield cleanup at Howard Hughes Seaport site; wedding planners settle in at WTC.
Plus GameStop is on its way out; 6 Cortlandt Alley has its first sale at auction; Lubov gallery has opening this weekend.
Plus: Pace University wants a subway stop named after itself; Max finally gets some outdoor space; a new preschool on Varick and Canal. / 5 comments
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Plus the design process for Brooklyn Bridge Esplanade, fewer ties on Wall Street (and Greenwich Street).
A thank you to Erik Torkells for creating the Tribeca Citizen for all us readers, and an introduction to me, Pam Frederick, who is taking it on. / 133 comments
Plus: Long-closed Franklin Street sidewalk is finally open; Community Board 1 to discuss jail tower tonight; upcoming meeting about rezoning of Soho and Noho; Paul Rudnick's tired joke. / 7 comments
Plus: The Joe's Pizza in FiDi should open next week; painting stolen off the wall of Team Gallery; paint-expert profile; Barthman Jewelers's new location is open; speed hump approved for outside high school.
Plus: The two-story topper on the three-story building on Walker; Google donated $90,000 to a local organization; "A dog named Robòt" art exhibit; when Tribeca and Battery Park City were young. / 6 comments
Plus: "One of NYC's most underrated chefs" is now cooking in Tribeca; recent local thefts; no progress on a Lower Manhattan storm-resiliency plan. / 6 comments
Plus: "For lease" sign spotted in Kori's window; survey about the Brooklyn Bridge Esplanade north of Peck Slip; former Tribeca physician's art exhibit at National Exemplar; "Romeo and Juliet" from the point of view of a teenage girl.
Plus: Community Board 1 would like local representation on memorial committee for victims of Hurricane Maria; who uses Battery Park City's parks and how?; Gitano Jungle Room opens tonight. / 1 comment
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?