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February 28, 2020

In the News: One last shot for the Bridge Cafe?

The second generation owner of the two-century-old bar may have to toss in the towel. Plus an underground railroad stop at 36 Lispenard; the timeline of the Weinstein investigation. / 2 comments

February 25, 2020

A stroll through the city, and downtown, in 1911

A Trip Through New York City -- including downtown -- was shot by a team of cameramen from Sweden in 1911, restored by MoMA in 2018 and recently colorized by a video editor. / 5 comments

February 19, 2020

Nosy Neighbor: Could this be a piece of the Old Stone Bridge?

A very large, flat stone paver, found underground near Lispenard. Could it be a piece of the Old Stone Bridge over Canal?

February 11, 2020

Seen & Heard: Rector Street Bridge coming down

Plus looking down Warren in the '80s; Church Street School's The Event scheduled for March 10; 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk planned for April 26. / 4 comments

Recent Comments
  • There’s also a van at the corner of Water and Whitehall next to the SI Ferry terminal. Black van with... — Hudson River / Working the line at CityMD

  • If skaters damage the plaza, and if they pose a hazard to others, then it's right that the skating should... — Marcus / Skateboarders discover Bogardus Plaza

  • OBSESSED with Street! my god, how she captured the essence of the city - the faces of all the people,... — urban cowgirl / James Nares on the ’70s Tribeca art scene: “It was like a playground.”

  • As long as the majority of skaters are somewhat mindful of others and not creating havoc, I see nothing wrong.... — Emmanuel Rocha / Skateboarders discover Bogardus Plaza

  • How many of the posts above excusing this behavior are from the same person? Skateboarding in that plaza is illegal,... — James / Skateboarders discover Bogardus Plaza

  • Am so glad that they have a new home on Chambers Street! We will be visitors with our son's cello.... — Vanessa Liu / Old Kid on a New Block: Finlay + Gage

  • That singer is Tribeca native Charles Coleman! A composer who grew up in Independence Plaza. When COVID is over you... — CCFan / Seen & Heard: New York we love you

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January 27, 2020

The building — and the history — destroyed at 70 Mulberry

The Museum of Chinese in America housed its entire collection at the building -- save what's on display -- and curators are assuming it is now all lost. / 4 comments

January 20, 2020

In the News: ARC still searching for a new home

Plus a slideshow of historic images of the neighborhood; Spring Natural closes after 47 years; 315 Church destroys a historic element; Jin Soon makes a Cosmo list. / 2 comments

January 14, 2020

Seen & Heard: Ecco! is cleared out

Plus an expert on Hamilton speaks at Fraunces Tavern; the China Institute hosts events to celebrate the year of the rat; a winter farm share at the Seaport. / 5 comments

November 11, 2019

Agnes Denes at The Shed: The excuse you needed to visit Hudson Yards

Use the brilliant new retrospective of environmental artist Agnes Denes' work at The Shed as an excuse to tool around Hudson Yards -- even if you skip the mall.

October 21, 2019

Construction update: The remnants of streetcars on Vestry

Yes, Virgina, there was a trolley line on Vestry Street -- and Hudson and Desbrosses and Greenwich. So when the city goes digging, they are bound to find a yoke or two! / 3 comments

October 15, 2019

Nosy Neighbor: Will the sun come out on the Sun Building clocks?

"I have been waiting to see if they are refurbishing the beautiful clocks on the two Broadway corners. There is a box next to the dismantled one…I’m hoping it contains some parts for repair." / 2 comments

October 9, 2019

Looking Back: The opening of the New Amsterdam library

The New Amsterdam branch of the NYPL was inaugurated 30 years ago on May 3, with Ed Koch, local kids and the former president of France in attendance. / 4 comments

August 23, 2019

If these walls could talk…

Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are three recent additions.

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