In the News: Easing the way for residential conversions
Plus leaves at 125 Newbury gallery; luxury towers coming across from Pier 40; the last dumpling shop in the East Broadway Mall. / 1 comment
Made in Tribeca: Haber School Consultant
A longtime Tribecan is putting out a shingle as a private school consultant, after 30 years on the other side. / 2 comments
Patisserie Chanson removes its outdoor deck
A raised platform is not permitted on the sidewalk. And an inspector from the Department of Health discovered other issues. / 1 comment
In the News: Art advisor is sued, closes Tribeca showroom
Plus more on the court time brokering going on at Washington Market Park; the Liquor Store as retail heaven; a reflection on architect Rafael Viñoly. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 10 years of sunshine
Plus a monumental installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park; Downtown Alliance honors safety officers; new left turn signal at West Broadway and Chambers. / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 22
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Drew Nieporent serves his last meal at 239 West Broadway
...And reflects on 38 years in Tribeca. Tonight marks the end of an era. / 10 comments
Seeking clarity on the Governors Island plans
The "Center for Climate Solutions" is a 33-acre development site; this plan so far is the "New York Climate Exchange" and is just five acres of the bigger site. / 3 comments
Rally today to make 5 WTC affordable
The LMDC recently voted to allow plans for the residential tower to go through, but with only 25 percent affordable units. / 2 comments
Radisson at 52 William to be used by the city for a migrant shelter
The city does not divulge addresses of shelters, but reading between the lines suggest they will be using the Radisson to deal with the influx of migrants. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Jazz on the plaza today
Plus two light installations and a lunchtime concert series in Fidi; a new artisan collective comes to Vestry.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
James! Thank you ! I love the photo. — Native NYer / Upon the Palace has opened
So by extension, ill will toward the future employees of Hobby Lobby? — Bobbie / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
Smartphones and doom scrolling has sucked the life out of our kids. Sometimes you need reminders like this to really... — hmmm / Capturing the lives of Tribeca youth before smartphones took hold
How many times, on a summer afternoon, did I sit on the doorsill at Dudley's Paw with Dudley beside me.... — John Willenbecher / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
Yum yum. Looking forward to going here! — SW / Upon the Palace has opened
Yes!!!! My lady and I have been BEGGING for one of these!!!! — Jack Gaff / Chambers Street Wines is opening a wine bar on… Chambers
so, no RIOTS or claims of a “rigged election”; is that the point? 🤔 — baba galacticus / It’s quiet out there