Plus: Quest for a coin-counting machine; construction activity at stalled hotel site; the holdouts at 67 Vestry; future tenant on Church. / 17 comments
The hotel under conversion at Broadway and Walker finally has a name—Walker Hotel Tribeca—and eyebrow-raising plans, including a 4 a.m. liquor license, roof deck and, in the below-ground levels, DJs and amplified live music. / 4 comments
For the person who has everything: booze, sweets, flowers, spa treatments, fitness classes, new experiences, and branded merchandise. / 1 comment
Plus: A thorough look at the landgrab happening in FiDi; an incubator for start-ups at WeWork's new Tribeca space. / 3 comments
Plus: Gigantic video ads on buses; remodeled Soho Square appears to be on the verge of reopening; John Varvatos shoot; the soft glow of electric sex; Best of New Tribeca survey. / 2 comments
What's your favorite new restaurant? Your favorite new shop? What do you wish hadn't closed? Take the fourth-annual "Best of New Tribeca" poll. / 4 comments
Plus: How the designer of Macy's holiday windows spends her Sundays in Tribeca; city approves privatization of public arcades; Regal Cinemas now selling Cheetos popcorn; more thefts. / 4 comments
Plus: Salad Box opened today; more wayfinding signage; Google Home Mini pop-up; the James hotel has been sold. / 4 comments
"I am ecstatic that we will now be able to continue all of our acclaimed programs and services in the community where we were founded 27 years ago!" said co-founder Lisa Ecklund-Flores. / 3 comments
Plus: Dormant cherry picker on Franklin; Fernandez Shoes Shine's new sign; that dangerous intersection in northwest Tribeca; Canal Park Inn vacate order; condo sales office on Washington. / 7 comments
"Is it a light for Citi Bike? If it hasn't happened already, expect the Duane Street landmark folks to chime in." —H.
Plus: Hoodies for the Homeless pop-up; California Closets closed for renovation; Le Pain Quotidien coffee cart at City Hall Park; 11 Beach's Varick side; more "Billions" and "Bull" shoots.
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