Seen & Heard: Peck Slip School Construction
Plus: Halloween candy drive at Torly Kid; Tribeca Meet & Greet at Manhattan Books; ballot proposal recommendations; new vegetable.
100 Franklin and the FiDi Probation Office
Also on this month’s Community Board 1 agendas: Sazón wants to loosen up its liquor license; the hotel at 5 Beekman; beer and wine at Baked; fitness on Broadway; Planet Fitness on Canal; Park Place pub; lefty hangout.
In the News: Your Future Cupolas Await
Plus: Planting for extreme weather; Broadway building nearly sold (and condo plans up in the air); graphic designer Richard Hollis exhibit.
Is Tribeca Getting a Mexican Restaurant?
All signs point toward a former "Top Chef" contestant opening a branch of his popular "tequileria" down here. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Jenga Fever on Warren
Plus: Lyons Den Power Yoga opening date; legislation to deal with counterfeit goods; fake Banksy? / 4 comments
Loft Peeping: Julie & Eric Ronning
Tribeca's own Ghislaine Viñas is back with a project in Interior Design magazine. It has her signature wit and whimsy, but the palette tends toward black-and-white. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Ghostbusters Sign
Plus: Another CB1 meeting about 100 Franklin; more construction on Leonard?; jewelry store closing; Woolworth Building penthouses approved; 66 Leonard restaurant update.
In the News: De Blasio Transition Event
Plus: Broadway buildings to get converted; more on St. Nicholas Church; Battery Park City's post-Sandy review; NYC Police Museum's temporary home; Verizon's flood wall; FiDi man attacked by guy with big stick.
First Impressions: Tablao
The new Spanish restaurant Tablao is among the most designed establishments in the area—from the wall of mirrors to the colored LEDs to the trompe l'oeil bedazzled lizard wallpaper. / 9 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
It is complex. I recommend reading this to get a sense of the jurisdictions of each agency: https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/10/24/illegal-vending-on-canal-street-its-a-constant-churn/ — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Duh, yes. Confusing myself! — Tribeca Citizen / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
Used to work there back in the day (early 90s). Was a crazy busy place - had the best equipment.... — Mo / Flashback: The days of Tent & Trails
There is a chain of command. The cops can’t crack down on this unless they have the support of City... — Reademan / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Agreed. — J / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I agree that the city doesn't much care. And the cops are definitely benefitting from that. — J / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
The Pier 26 playground(a block away) just opened up earlier this year. Why are we building and expanding infrastructure if... — Matthew / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun