In the News: Upheaval at North End Grill
Plus: Signs pointing toward the end of Pearl Paint; disturbing photos of Chinatown; cheap cosmetics store opens in FiDi. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Craig Bero’s New Restaurant
Plus: Ferry terminal work; free Shinola cola; what 93 Reade's renovated storefront will look like; two shows at R & Company; help fund a documentary on a legendary Tribeca artist. / 2 comments
In the News: Katherine Heigl vs. Duane Reade
Plus: Manhole fire; East River Ferry fare increase; Barleycorn's raison d'être; Seaport hotel; putting the shaft to affordable housing tenants; new members for Community Board 1.
Update: Obfuscation at 11 Sixth Ave.
What the owner has neglected to mention to CB1 or neighbors: The plans include outdoor seating on the roof. And live performance on the ground floor. (NOTE: THIS POST HAS BEEN CORRECTED)
Seen & Heard: Roof-Deck Envy
Plus: Bare-breasted book club; deli reopens; China Blue film festival; bodybuilder watch. / 3 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (April 2014)
Discussed last night: Making the gay pride dances less noisy; Exceed Physical Culture's 6,000-square-foot facility; the change of ownership at Brick restaurant; Duane Park's swing dance party; Soho Rep; and sidewalk café permits. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Is This Rooftop Addition Legal?
"Could you inquire what's going on with the rooftop addition at 11 Sixth Ave.? A lot of the neighbors are unsure if it's legal or not." —Anonymous
The Coolest Spot in Tribeca This Summer
The boat docked at Pier 25 will have a raw bar operated by the guy behind Brooklyn's Diner and Marlow & Sons. / 10 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 10
New Kid on the Block: By Suzette • J&R • Pearl Paint • Big Beer Bar for South Tribeca • Bagel Shop at Brookfield Place • 30 Park Place Crane • New York Nautical • Yorganic • Potential Broadway Tower • More
What’s Really Happening at J&R
The mystery is over: J&R is closing as of tomorrow so it can "reimagine" its buildings. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Fewer vehicles = better air. I’ve been thrilled at the greater calm, too! NYC keep on finding solutions:) — Elaine Smollin / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
Looks like a much needed improvement! Cleaner, which we all desire:) More residents will see the wonderful views for generations.... — Elaine Smollin / Construction is underway at 65 Franklin
Nah, I cross Hudson & Beach almost every weekday near(ish) to rush hour. Before congestion pricing cars heading for the... — harryh / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
The Dept of Health is not some unbiased scientific organization. They would do anything they could to make their Democrat... — Reademan / In the News: More on congestion pricing x air quality
https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/data-features/neighborhood-air-quality/ — person / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
I am not enthusiastic about imposing a 21 story building on that corner. However, the existing building is an eyesore... — Gary / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
Indeed — Steven / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality