Brownbook, a Wallpaper-like magazine for the Middle East, visited the Franklin Street loft of abstract artist Samia Halaby. / 2 comments
Plus: 15 Leonard going up fast; The Greek goes Greco-Indian; new light artwork in the Fulton subway station; Gurhan jewelry update; Le Restaurant adds a night; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Plus: Flywheel Sports taking reservations; tree-lighting ceremony at Maxwell's; Warren Street conversion; 1WTC wailing comments.
Plus: European Wax Center confirmed; 44 Laight analysis; Tribeca girl protests SeaWorld at the Thanksgiving parade.
Plus: Will the Franklin Street Italian restaurant not be called Tutto Il Giorno?; all-"star" karaoke contest at Apexart; public meeting about storm resiliency.
Plus: City Council wants speed humps outside schools; eight-story topper on art deco building; BPC resident sued over Twitter stock; union protests annoy school and residents; the Reade Chambers; FiDi hotel. / 1 comment
Plus: The Flea to break ground on its new home on Thomas Street; New York Mercantile Exchange building sold; American Cut review.
Plus: Abandoned kittens up for adoption; Washington Market Park Christmas party; rent stabilization; World Trade Center health report; the Overseas Fujianese Cultural Center of America. / 11 comments
Also on the Community Board 1 agendas for December: The old Pearl Craft Center is getting fixed up; Village pub the Malt House to open in FiDi; West Thames Pedestrian Bridge; 58-story Fulton tower; more. / 6 comments
Plus: FiDi panini shop; Saffron Thread reviewed; George Washington statue refurbishment.
Plus: Greenwich Street art gallery is expanding; IPN amusement; pop-up art show; South African dinner for charity; streetwear sample sale.
Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church