The Paintings of Bruce Paly
"I love the quiet beauty of Tribeca's urban landscape," said Bruce Paly. "It was one of the reasons I moved here years ago. Like many artists, I labor to find such grace in the ordinary." Check out his lovely, evocative paintings of Tribeca. / 17 comments
In the News: $45 Million Mansion Sold
Plus: A new bar under the FDR Drive; East River Waterfront beach funded; checking in on Bridge Café and Paris Café; men without shirts.
Progress Report | August 2013
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown. Note: This is a repost of the original; comments on that post can be found by reading the introduction to this one. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Reno on the Bubby’s Smell
She's not a fan. Plus: Sinead O'Connor in concert; womenswear sample sale today; Community Board 1's Landmarks Committee. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 1
New Kid on the Block: Khe-Yo • Nosy Neighbor: FiOS • Paul Liebrandt Left Corton • Ponte Lawsuit • Bike Lanes Nixed • Museum of Modern Graffiti • More
In the News: New Bike Lanes Nixed
Plus: Calvin Klein to show in Tribeca; "Seaport City" request for proposals; middle-aged-man fight; 51 Walker analysis; Downtown Connection funded. / 4 comments
Museum of Modern Graffiti | July 2013
Here’s the interesting street art that I’ve come across in greater Tribeca since February.
Seen & Heard: Dog Run Progress
Plus: Robert Janz gallery show; FiDi sub shop opened today; free kids' tennis clinic; a new word.
Nosy Neighbor: When Will FiOS Come to Tribeca?
"Can you find out when FiOS is coming to Tribeca? And if it's by some chance already in the neighborhood, when is it coming to North Tribeca?" —K. / 13 comments
In the News: Lawsuit Over Desbrosses Building Damaged by Sandy
Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block? Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag's plans; investigating Staple Street. / 2 comments
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
"Even cast-iron architecture might have been considered avant garde when it first appeared." No. Just no. Cast iron was intentionally... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
No slight was intended against Tribeca Paint. It's just nice to have a choice of stores, like we used to.... — Gary / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
The facade resembles two buildings on Church Street - one on the corner of Warren, the other at Chambers Street.... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
The best part about those 9 ft windows is the inability to see 14 White while looking out through them.... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Sad to see BabyCottons go. Bought many quality gifts there for family and friends. Items were always beautiful and well... — Tribeca Mom / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Regarding Bubby's, it could be the Devil Wears Prada effect. People re-watching or first seeing the movie in advance of... — Chester / Seen & Heard: An all-time record at Bubby’s?
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White