Cipriani Is Adding Another Grand Space to Its Empire
The Great Hall at 25 Broadway—the old Cunard ticket office—can hold 950 people.
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
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed