CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (January 2014)
Rats on the rampage! Plus: Sazón gets a smackdown; trash-bag art for Tribeca Park; Flywheel pisses off the neighbors; JCP wants to quadruple its space; the Matsugen replacement is still on; more. / 4 comments
Frozen River
Photographer Milo Hess has been inspired by the freezing Hudson—as you can tell from these lovely abstract images. / 1 comment
In the News: Anthony Bourdain Street-Food Hall at 3WTC?
Plus: Peck Slip addition rejected; Battery Park children's book; Dead Rabbit book deal; smokers suing over Hudson River Park ban. / 2 comments
Cipriani Is Adding Another Grand Space to Its Empire
The Great Hall at 25 Broadway—the old Cunard ticket office—can hold 950 people.
Newsletter: Jan. 9
First Impressions: China Blue • New Kid on the Block: Karen Lord Pilates Movement • Three Restaurants Closed • FiDi Recovery Fight • World Trade Center Arts • Sweetgreen Delay • Scalini Fedeli Slimed • More
In the News: Tribecan Joins “Real Housewives” Cast
Plus: A hot dog vendor in 1936; small-loft analysis at 151 Hudson; corkscrew skyscraper in the works for Fulton Street.
Seen & Heard: Probation Office Lawsuit Update
It's not great news. Plus: Remix is getting a cabaret license; Racines NY opening date; employment office moving to William Street; eyebrow salon's temporary location; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Karen Lord Pilates Movement
"I really believe in Pilates," says Karen Lord, who has opened a 3,200-square-foot studio on Duane. "It saved my life." Her commitment to bringing it to everyone includes pay-what-you-can community classes. / 5 comments
Neighbors Gearing Up to Fight Recovery Facility
The Exponents organization, which "helps people struggling with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and reentry to the community after incarceration," is planning to move to 2 Washington Street. UPDATED with a report on CB1's harsh reaction. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: New Soccer Magazine
Plus: Rendering of the Rescue Mission's expansion; fitness classes; Pier A liquor license; last call for "Where in Tribeca...?" guesses.
In the News: World Center for the Performing Arts
...as the WTC performing arts center wants to be known. Plus: Remembering the Wetlands; 100 Franklin developer pushes back the closing; old map of Lowest Manhattan.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm
So funny, I took almost identical photos at WF on Saturday! The cupboards were literally bare, and there was a... — SW / Let the hoarding begin
This whole idea was poorly conceived. Ludicrous waste of time and the mess it has created is unconscionable. Nothing wrong... — R. / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Whole Foods is poorly stocked even when the weather is good. It is hit or miss on even the most... — Elizabeth / Let the hoarding begin