Plus: Barge company threatens more intrusive ads; politicians push to pause and restart the jail plan; Oscar de la Renta designers live in Tribeca; NBA player(s) appear to have bought on Walker; de Blasio blames others for poor planning; 88 White history. / 2 comments
Plus: CVS opening a huge store in Hudson Square; the history of the Walker's building; Robert De Niro doesn't live here. / 4 comments
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. / 14 comments
Plus: The former Ritz-Carlton hotel was sold; Stephen Mueller's "funny, radiant, sexy, quasi-abstractions"; Todd Solodnz's play at the Flea.
Plus: Shopping review of 10 Corso Como; local thefts; the history of a Franklin Street building; efforts to complete the Manhattan Greenway.
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has well over 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
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. / 7 comments
Plus: Van listed as lodging on Airbnb; deals on new condos; more on the cop and veteran to get a street-naming; Bogardus Plaza plant giveaway; ferry costs keep increasing; a previous incarnation of Trinity Church. / 1 comment
Plus: Loft-peep a Tribeca four-bedroom; Naomi Watts's art collection; Bradley Cooper bought a Village townhouse; history of a Duane Street building; ticker-tape parades; Republican candidate for state senate. / 1 comment
Plus: Madewell is opening at a local mall; what development will mean for Governors Island; more on the Bronx Museum's White Street plans; the history of Collect Pond. / 6 comments
Plus: Steven Alan is renting out pop-up space in its stores; Bradley Cooper; Cadillac is leaving Hudson Square; history of 397 Washington; actors list Battery Park City apartment; Manhatta review.
Plus: Brushstroke blames its closing on a rent hike; Downtown Soccer League anniversary celebration; Dunkin' Donuts is changing its name; the story of Wall Street; start-up website about city news. / 7 comments
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Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?