Seen & Heard: The Trash-Bag Teddy Bear Has Arrived
Plus: Welcome back, Chambers Street; Tribeca artists open their studios; something called "Holiday" shooting here; another Shinola store; fruit CSA; Exceed Physical Culture signage. / 14 comments
Demolition on Church Street?
If a new owner can get air rights, the old building is coming down—and making way for one twice as high. / 3 comments
Newsletter: May 5
Brookfield Place: The Big List • Cristina Dos Santos • A New Hotel in Tribeca • Downtown Boathouse • Nili Lotan Pop-Up • Northwest Tribeca Construction • Bridget Moynahan • Barleycorn • More
Seen & Heard: Brookfield Place Food Court Delayed
Plus: Actress buys on Beach Street; Tribeca connection to the Kentucky Derby; new map of Tribeca landmarks; emergency response exercise; fashion couple coming to 250 West; Kansas exhibit.
In the News: Canal Street to Be a “Slow Zone”
Plus: Woman gives birth in back of taxi; "Black Eye" art show; mosaic artist Hildreth Meière; admiring the Odeon. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Construction Starting in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Joy Gryson and I are throwing a party; Sweet Green dropped its plywood; Añejo opening forecast; another Kaffe 1668; Five Boro Bike Tour; a sailboat is here. / 1 comment
A New Hotel in Tribeca
Also on May’s Community Board 1 agendas: Another hearing on the Barleycorn bar on Park Place and Murray; Gay Pride dance noise; Church Publick sidewalk seating; more. / 2 comments
Cristina Dos Santos Is Closing Her Shop
She's moving her interior-design practice to the Meatpacking District. Until the end of May, you'll find "amazing sales and a fond farewell."
In the News: Downtown Boathouse Delayed
Plus: Skateboard-wielding candy thieves; Brushstroke starts serving lunch; the Tribeca Film Festival; trees at Pier 26. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan’s Summer Pop-Up
Plus: Wonder Woman photo exhibit; townhouse for sale; helping Tribeca Park; celebrating with farm animals at Duane Park.
Brookfield Place: The Big List
A rundown of all the restaurants and shops that have been announced for Brookfield Place (and a few that are rumored). / 8 comments









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