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.
First Impressions: China Blue
Having done my best to erase my actual first impressions of China Blue, the new Shanghainese restaurant in the Capsouto Frères space, I headed back for dinner this past Saturday night. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Sweetgreen Delayed Again
Plus: Has Sazón been staying open till 4am?; martial arts studio on Broadway; Tribeca Trust screening; cellphone store moved; 361 Broadway construction.
In the News: Fighting Over Nasal Strips
Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on "Departures" magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
There is staff there now. Parents do NOT like being told what to do. — Tribeca Citizen / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
You do know this project predates this administration, correct? — malcolm / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon
When we neighbors organized to create this lovely )then private) park back in 1983 we had on site paid staff... — Jean Grillo / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
Is the Parks Dept or the Friends allowed to impose fines for this, for damaging public property or something? And... — SW / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
Amen! When you ride around in an SUV all day and play act at filling potholes, why worry about sidewalks... — Downtown Dad Reborn / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon
It makes absolutely zero sense to put what will become a heavily trafficked bicycle facility on a sidewalk, a place... — person / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon
From all the things that City Hall could worry they went for this? so now we are going to have... — Richard / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon