Seen & Heard: Update on the Hudson River Park Esplanade
Plus: Independence Plaza's gym fee; Tribeca Pediatrics goes west; swing dance party; Marla Mase live; family entertainment; OLighting; another Broadway vacancy. / 1 comment
In the News: The City Realizes That Downtown Needs Schools
Plus: Another Broadway conversion; Miramar restaurant; 22 River Terrace for sale; Mike D's new place.
Seen & Heard: Butterfly Signage
Plus: Cafe 92YTribeca's last day; shopping to help Battery Park; Dahlia's Mexican restaurant; "Unforgettable" TV show; park concert canceled; Pier 25 ship festival.
Loft Peeping: Michael Stipe & Thomas Dozol
Apartamento magazine featured Michael Stipe's and Thomas Dozol's apartment, currently on the market for $9,975,000. "It is, hands-down, the best terrace I have ever seen," said Stipe.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (June 2013)
With more info (but not much) on what's replacing Dean's; a new 24-hour deli, the Italian spot coming to Franklin, upcoming Pier 26 events (including OneRepublic and Passion Pit concerts), helping ACE help people, and sidewalk cafés.
Newsletter: June 13
Flywheel Sports • I Wish... • Furniture Making Way for Kids • 24 Hubert Wines • Pier 26 Dog Run • Tribeca Dads • Another Deli Dead • Much More
In the News: An East Side Battery Park City?
Plus: Vintage Tribeca; motorbike stolen from man riding it; another great old building is doomed; Locanda Verde's pastry chef is leaving; Hermès coming to Brookfield Place.
Seen & Heard: New Opening Date for the Pier 26 Dog Run
Plus: Matt Bernson sample sale; booking at Le Restaurant; found cat; West Village blog. / 1 comment
Open Letter: I Wish…
Remember last week's "I Wish..." post? Troy Torrison fired off an email that put it to shame. He has interesting ideas on everything from urban planning and education to shopping and nightlife. / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: Free Piano
...for the right organization. Plus: More anti-burglar tips from the NYPD; expanded hours for the Lilac; celebration of street art and break dancing; John Legend; Lovely bridal update. / 2 comments





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