Founder Tracey Frost Rensky says the school has been forced to close, citing "a New York–style real estate battle between the landlord and the co-op board, with Citibabes the innocent party caught in the middle." / 8 comments
Plus: Chef Paul Liebrandt returns to cook in Tribeca through May; group portrait of artists who never left Tribeca or Soho; Resy to withhold popular booking times; tattoo parlor setting up at Saks Fifth Avenue. / 3 comments
Plus: Shinola is planning a "new concept" for its Tribeca store this summer; medical offices coming to W. Broadway and Worth; 12 Warren ditches landscaping for stones; more bag-snagging. / 17 comments
Plus: Cute alteration to Pier 40 sign; Church Street storefront has gone behind plywood; opening forecast for appliance showroom; unreliable ATMs. / 3 comments
Plus: City Hall Park's next sculpture show will involve kitchen utensils; Foundrae has plans for a men's clothing line; progress on Bronx and Lower East Side ferry routes. / 8 comments
Plus: Balloon Saloon's fun display; local thefts (not even SoulCycle is safe); "homework therapists" in Tribeca; restaurant bake sale for Planned Parenthood; the battle over the World Trade Center name; "brutalized elegance" on Canal Street. / 1 comment
KinderCare’s newest and largest early childhood learning center officially opens April 16. The former home of New York Sports Club now has 17 purpose-built classrooms for students up to kindergarten age.
Plus: Hawk enjoying its Easter lunch; Vitamin Shoppe confirmed its new Tribeca store; exhibit of artwork by neurosurgeon-turned-Bohemian painter; Tribeca Frowns. / 6 comments
Plus: Congestion pricing scratched for fees on taxi and livery car rides; "meat speakeasy" opening forecast; city studying the Governors Island gondola again; Water 4 Dogs to the rescue.
Plus: Car crashes into sidewalk shed; Andrew Cuomo's lust for donations; Fellow Barber opening in the Seaport; Front Street restaurant changes into a sports bar. / 4 comments
Plus: A new new name for the former Ritz-Carlton Battery Park; sculptural works coming to Foley Square; Jay Street condo conversion to launch sales soon. / 1 comment
Plus: Local businesses helping to keep sidewalks clean; winter-only vendor at the Tribeca Greenmarket; new customizable event space on Lispenard; pet adoption event on Sunday. / 6 comments
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
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
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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