Another Day, Another Independent Store Closes
Manhattan Books couldn't cope with tripled rent. The space might become a Hale & Hearty, and in the meantime, you can save on kids' books and craft supplies. / 4 comments
In the News: More Condos
Plus: Pier Dance headliner announced; new public school for south Greenwich Village; community center raises rates; remembering Rev. William Grant; artist Nate Lowman. / 2 comments
A New French Bakery Is Opening Here
The food news in southeast Tribeca keeps getting better and better.... Arcade Bakery, located in a dramatic, European-style space, will bake fresh all day long and sell pastries and lunch items. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Transportation Hub Sprouted a Second Quill
Plus: What you're doing this Thursday evening; Xoos sale (including the fixtures); Downtown Boathouse tour and volunteering; another Duane Street addition; "Ghostbusters" history lesson; 460 Washington. / 5 comments
Reade Street Prep Preschool Open House – May 15th
Children love to learn—especially young children. At Reade Street Prep, our balanced approach teaches developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Mickey Drexler’s Townhouse
Plus: Peeking inside La Garçonne and Sweet Green; scoping out 48 Warren's new windows and 84 White's entrance; crab night; street-art carpets; new restaurant on Spring. / 2 comments
In the News: Michelle Obama Lunched at Nobu Today
Plus: 9/11 Memorial fences to mostly come down soon; Soho Rep gets a rave; costume designer owes the IRS; Greenwich Street green thumbs; SoulCycle's bad karma; responders' memorial. / 6 comments
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









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