Plus: The homeless man helped by Tribecans; construction starts on Pier 40 pilings; two bodies found in the water nearby; recent thefts; a pan for Tetsu's sushi; restaurant owners propose a service surcharge. / 3 comments
Plus: Cuomo proposes a plastic-bag ban a year later; neat old photo of Magoos bar; Governors Island to stay open late on Fridays; bus overhaul; Brookfield Place drill this afternoon. / 3 comments
Tribeca couple Laura Maness and Steven Brisson are opening Love Bug Café & Play this summer. But first, they're launching the brand by sponsoring the Family Zone at Taste of Tribeca on May 19. / 3 comments
Plus: Aggressive fencing on Church and Leonard; Clocktower Building revealed a bit more; another development site on Canal; Gilligan's reopens for the season. / 4 comments
Proprietor Aisa Shelley, who owns Mr. Fong's and Oliver Coffee over in Two Bridges, envisions Primo's as "a deluge of terrazzo tile and glazed brick walls with plush velvet seating and a grand marble fireplace."
Plus: Un-collage faces by Robert Janz; Taste of Tribeca's new banner artwork; shoots for "C" and "Untitled Project L.S.P."; where to get a tofu scramble? / 2 comments
Plus: A visit to Langdon Florist's new shop; survey about wayfinding signage; Proper Food and mystery restaurant opening on Wall Street; the history of 1 Maiden Lane. / 4 comments
Plus: Helicopters flying under the Brooklyn Bridge; new opening forecast for Maharishi's shop on Lispenard; the underside of the FDR Drive is being painted lavender; Franklin Street paint job; Spring Street Park; new Seaport shops and gallery. / 2 comments
Plus: More details on this week's military maneuvers; Grand Banks merchandise; New York Academy of Art's Open Studios event is tonight; more Peanuts murals; helicopter tourism's unknown economic benefits.
The plan is for Pier 17 to open quietly in late May: The restaurants and shops won't be ready, but you'll be able to walk the perimeter, meander through the "village," and explore the roof. Here's what to expect.... / 7 comments
Plus: The many lawsuits swirling around chef Jose Garces and his Amada restaurant; Frenchette's natural wine list; the head of the Landmarks Preservation Commission is resigning. / 1 comment
Plus: Comedy night at 1803; progress at building at Canal and Greene; Murray storefront still available; paintings at A+E Studios. / 3 comments
Not surprised to see anyone opposed to Momdani called out as a "racist" by elite Tribecans with luxury beliefs. — lowrider / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
No, but all indications are that you either think class and race or the same thing or don't know what... — Talg / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
I, for one, am excited to see a mayor-elect who clearly loves the city, recognizes what makes it work, and... — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
I started exploring Tribeca in the late 1970's and began working here full time in 1980. I remember the old... — Gary / Books of Tribeca: New Art, Old Buildings: Stories from Hal Bromm’s Tribeca
Not a race. Just a bunch of folks who are way too entitled — Don / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Happy to be moving out of our Tribeca loft after 46 years. This neighborhood has become toxic after starting out... — Don / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
You think rich people are a race don’t you? — Cd / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca