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
BNY is doing a full facade replacement on that building, which will have multi-year scaffolding, sidewalk closures and partial street... — Tribeca / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
We carried it out the other night. Very impressed with the freshness and flavors. The Trifle picture is a bit... — dan / First Impressions: THISBOWL
Let's see the 14th St. repair that took 10 years. Delayed by bad selection of contractors with poor paving materials.... — Allen / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
Are they really not adding any street trees to the new expanded BNY sidewalk? — person / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
A huge thank you to the Tribeca Citizen for this wonderful piece about my dad, Neal Brown, and Northern Lights... — Kris Brown / Books of Tribeca: Northern Lights and Rocket Flights: My Years at Poker Flat Research Range
Bank of New York sold their retail banking business to Chase/JP Morgan many years ago, which is why that branch... — Reademan / Chase bank branch taking Gee Whiz and Joe & The Juice space
It felt awkward and a little bit rude to walk to the Bank of New York headquarters building and only... — Thomas Hagen / Chase bank branch taking Gee Whiz and Joe & The Juice space