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Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 6)
Many of Jane Freeman's photos from the 1980s and 1990s were taken at locations I've been unable to identify. Feel free to weigh in. / 10 comments
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 120 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions. / 1 comment
In the News: Marc Forgione Is Opening a Huge New Restaurant
Plus: The Dead Rabbit's expansion will debut next week; the history of a Varick Street building; Downtown Express is only partially dead.
In the News: Gitano Is Moving Indoors
Plus: History of a Lispenard Street building; praise for 70 Vestry; Downtown Express is still mum; Grand Banks brothers to open a venue at the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. / 1 comment
In the News: Interior Designer’s Tribeca Loft
Plus: What local politicians have to say about the nixing of the jail tower; "Fearless Girl" is mid-move; history of a neglected Franklin Street building.
The Birth of Battery Park City (Part 3)
Still more astounding photos of Battery Park City when it was still under construction. In this post: the southern part. / 4 comments
In the News: Privatization of Interior Landmarks
Plus: The building at Franklin and Varick that was cut in half; suspect arrested in defacing of African Burial Ground; recent thefts; efforts to protect the ball fields from flooding; Park Place tower halfway up. / 5 comments
The Birth of Battery Park City (Part 2)
More amazing historical photos of how Battery Park City came to be. / 2 comments
Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 5)
Many of Jane Freeman's photos from the 1980s and 1990s were taken at locations I've been unable to identify. Feel free to weigh in. / 9 comments
In the News: Another Fitness Studio
Plus: Push for a stop sign or traffic light at River Terrace and Warren; a long look at the Ear Inn; history of the Warren Street building that's home to Mulberry & Vine. / 1 comment
In the News: Rally to Save P.S. 150
Plus: Arrest in the hit-and-run killing of a Tribeca resident; party guests steal $30,000 worth of clothes; look back at an earlier Duane Park.
In the News: Staple Street Skybridge Is Back on the Market
Plus: Manhatta to start weekend lunch service; the history of 151 Hudson; five injured in car crash on West Street.
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Saks should be ashamed of itself. This store was doomed from the start. The design and layout was terrible. There... — Michael / Saks Fifth Avenue Is Closing Its Women’s Store at Brookfield Place
"with a 50-floor jail" So this new "solution" is even worse than the original proposal. Better: Let's re-evaluate the entire... — Marcus / In the News: Residents Concerned About 50-Story Jail Tower