Start at Brookfield, then go south, then east, then south again, then east again, and land at a festive Fidi pit stop.
The photographer Robert Ripps shot the World Trade Center site from neighborhood rooftops in the days and months following Sept. 11.
The photographer Robert Ripps captured the scene on the streets of the neighborhood in the days following.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I asked several neighbors to recall that day and their experience. The photographer Robert Ripps captured the events of that day and the following months.
The shoe shine and repair shop has been on West Broadway since 1949, with Segundo Fernandez installed as the owner for the past 15 years. / 20 comments
Not that you all don't know where you're going, but if you need some direction, follow this route for some holiday cheer. Merry + happy to all! / 4 comments
A quick lap of the neighborhood both late night and early morning yesterday produced some unfamiliar scenes. The city hasn't gotten that much snow in four years.
A picture is worth a thousand words, sure, but these can also be summed up in a few choice ones that reflect 2020 to date. / 1 comment
Pier 26 construction is moving ahead despite some initial delays and logistical challenges due to the pandemic. It's back on track to be finished late summer. / 4 comments
As if local businesses hadn't had it tough enough these past three months, the looters have forced them to board up their storefronts to protect what's left. / 12 comments
There are definitely signs of things coming back to life and for that we can thank spring. Restaurants, bars and even a couple of storefront services are back, albeit in a limited fashion. / 2 comments
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow