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Where in Tribeca?
There's still hope...for more inspiration coming from the streets of Tribeca. So, what's the origin of this one? Thanks to JB for the eagle eye and the snap. / 2 comments
Then & Now: a river view over three decades
Here's an insightful observation: times have changed. And here’s the proof: the view from Vestry and West Street, taken in the early ‘90s as State DOT started to rebuild the highway.
“Big Ben” at 108 Leonard in court again
The Times and Crain's report that the case against the developers of 108 Leonard to protect the building's clock tower -- a rare city interior landmark -- is pending in the state's highest court. / 3 comments
In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due
A piece of downtown history is resurrected by the Times and Mo Rocca; driver indicted for murder in cause of December accident; 66 Leonard scooped up. / 13 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Can you identify this piece of urban archeology? A clue: there’s a connection between the masonry and the address. Comment here. / 7 comments
True Tales of Tribeca’s Buildings
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 130 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are six recent additions.
Tribeca Then and Now: The Unidentifiables
A big thank-you again to Jane Freeman for sharing her trove of photos from the '80s and '90s, and thanks to everyone (especially James and Robert Ripps) who helped place the ones that I couldn't. As one last stab, here are the 14 remaining unidentifiables. / 8 comments
In the News: Souen Restaurant Is Closing
Plus: Aire Ancient Baths is opening an uptown spa; the history of Cortlandt Alley, along with a supercut of scenes shot there; La Garçonne collaboration for spring. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: More Closings at the Local Malls
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
In the News: The Penthouse Collector
Plus: Opening forecast for Au Cheval restaurant; Italian soccer player buys at new FiDi tower; history of a White Street building.
In the News: Springbone Kitchen Is Opening in FiDi
Plus: The Brooklyn Bridge was closed because of pedestrian overcrowding; remembering a razed Battery Park mansion; the last days of Washington Market.
In the News: Pedestrian Bodyguards in Hudson Square
Plus: Duane Street building bombed in a 1906 labor dispute; Bruce Springsteen subway tribute; recent thefts and assaults. / 2 comments
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I think a fair compromise for online reservations for the Chambers St tennis court is to have 2 or 3... — Lee / Washington Market Park tennis court sign-up may go online
"HE"? Like Daft Punk? But Daft Punk was talented and wasn't committing a crime by defacing property. — Campbell / Where in Tribeca?
Finally! That Tory Burch store was supposed to open on Black Friday after Thanksgiving 2014! However, given the performance of... — James / In the News: Arrest made in Fulton bomb scare
From a NY Post story about a Department of City Planning study into the retail vacancy problem: "The long-vacant First... — James / Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?
September 6, get ready! Not sure who will join yet, but I'm all in for drinkies and chow. Ex/publishing cronies?... — HHH / New Kids on the Block: 87 on Walker
James, great information which I was never fully aware of, thank you, Sonia Stock. — Sonia F. Stock / Where in Tribeca?
Yes Joe Barbetto - absolutely! Email me the night you have in mind and the booth is yours. jolene@87onwalker.com — Jolene Howard / New Kids on the Block: 87 on Walker