There is lots of action in the neighborhood this weekend. The key will be staying put or getting out early.
Plus historical walks all around downtown this weekend; pickleball at Brookfield; a spring block party and dog show at Bogardus Plaza this weekend.
The city does not seem to be considering adaptive reuse, despite its pause on demolition of the jails on White Street. / 1 comment
Discussions about extending the PATH to the airport; the homeless shelter planned for 105 Washington; 5 WTC and more. / 4 comments
Street closures and vacate orders may continue until June. Plus existing construction and sidewalk bridges have made the entire neighborhood almost unnavigable.
Plus a baby expo at Cocoon; Repertory Season is underway at the Actors Studio; a new exhibit at the Fire Museum. / 1 comment
The store is back from the dead, bringing retail back to four floors of its original location on Cortlandt Street. / 18 comments
SUNY Stony Brook is the lead organization for the $700 million "New York Climate Exchange" that will develop a small part of the southeast corner of the island. / 1 comment
City Hall has agreed to meet with elected officials first to explain why adaptive reuse is not an option for the two White Street jails. / 7 comments
At James Bogardus' suggestion, a Mad Lib for the cynics among us. (And let's face it, who isn't?) / 2 comments
Permits have been filed to allow for the interior demolition work to start, despite the city's promises to consider adaptive reuse. / 26 comments
Or is it Buy nothing, Tribeca? Plus bespoke tailor Stephen Seo moves to a new space on Laight; H&H on Church? Jewish Women's Theater at museum.
Don't the speed cameras only kick in at 11mph over? So wouldn't that mean at least 36mph? — malcolm / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Meantime, I just got a speeding ticket by a camera going 31 on Chambers Street on a surprisingly clear road,... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow