Discussed at last night's meeting: An update on the crane accident and what might be done differently; Bogardus Plaza progress report; work to start soon on City Vineyard, the restaurant at Pier 26; M1-5 and its neighbors' frustration; Citigroup plaza changes; Spring Studios lighting; Tribeca Family Festival; Transportation Alternatives event. / 2 comments
Plus: Amenities at 49 Chambers conversion; FedEx vs. 20 Pine; taxi driver's wallet stolen (and another warning about cheap gym locks); virtual reality and branded content at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. / 1 comment
Plus: Taqueria chain coming to 4 World Trade Center; new rules for construction cranes; intrigue in the world of Da Mikele; Pearl River Mart to get a brief reprieve; cake-frosting tips; Sheldon Silver cronies decide who's running for his seat. / 4 comments
Plus: The new atrium at the ugliest building in Tribeca; "for rent" sign at 20 Warren; 443 Greenwich's attractive street-level windows; virtual landscape art exhibit at Apexart. / 2 comments
Plus: Video of the crane from the day before the accident; TD Bank branch closed; updates on Hudson River Park security and signage; Bowling Green is getting renamed; "Limitless" is back again. / 8 comments
Plus: Investigators still investigating the cause of the accident; Bay Crane's safety record; the machine's "headache ball" tore into an office; woman uses stun gun on her boyfriend at the Battery; shoe brand plans FiDi guideshop.
More as it comes in.... UPDATE: One person was killed, others injured. / 25 comments
Plus: A crane extended all the way across W. Broadway; Cercle Rouge gets frisky for Valentine's Day; a classic pick-up-after-your-dog sign on Vestry; it's a good time to adopt a dog or cat. / 5 comments
Also on Community Board 1’s February agendas: An alteration to M1-5's liquor license; so very many street-activity permits; Hubert Street mansion; construction updates; Pier 26 restaurant; much more. / 3 comments
Plus: Silverstein says the 7 World Trade Center plaza is being replanted because of Sandy flooding; Q&A with Ten Thousand Things; nine conversions below Chambers; FiDi association meeting.
Plus: The Bennett launches brunch tomorrow; Two Hands signage; most of the top of 12 Warren is revealed; exhibit of ceramics by Cody Hoyt. / 4 comments
Plus: Citi has started chopping down the trees in its plaza; former pro basketball players are running a winter clinic for kids; Tribeca Meet & Greet is Wednesday; Regent Cocktail Club appears not to be happening in the former Naked Lunch space; a night of pole dancing and poetry.
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
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow