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