In the News: Lispenard Conversion
Plus: Gregorys Coffee to open three FiDi cafés; Ghanian bodybuilder opens Southbridge gym; World Trade Center mall.
New Kid on the Block: Flywheel Sports
Tribeca's indoor-cycling world just got much more competitive. Flywheel Sports's fourth New York City studio, at Greenwich and Hubert, is in now preview mode, with public signups available for Monday. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Josephine Closed by the Department of Health
Plus: Tablao's flamenco nights; Espasso branches out; shopping event to benefit Girl Rising; Terra and Maxwell's do holiday decor right. / 4 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 5
Loft Peeping: Samia Halaby • First Impressions: The Lotus Room at Tamarind Tribeca • 56 Leonard • Peck Slip Park • Italian Sandwiches • Jewelry Sale • More
Seen & Heard: Jewelry Sale
Plus: François Payard's new cookbook; last Wednesday Greenmarket till spring; phone store in the Woolworth Building; Pen Parentis's coming attractions.
In the News: Really Good Italian Sandwiches
Plus: When buildings howl; governors Island ferry might no longer be free; American Thread apartment with Keith Haring mural; a new reason to distrust the New York Post. / 4 comments
Loft Peeping: Samia Halaby
Brownbook, a Wallpaper-like magazine for the Middle East, visited the Franklin Street loft of abstract artist Samia Halaby. / 2 comments
Fountain Pen Hospital’s Holiday Pen Expo
Every year the Fountain Pen Hospital treats us to a Holiday Pen Expo (Dec. 5-7), where dozens of pen manufacturers show off their newest offerings. Mention Tribeca Citizen to receive a free gift! / Sponsored
In the News: Global Marketplace for the South Street Seaport
Only the best in souvenir keychains! Plus: Jack's Stir-Brew reopening; Pier A dispute resolved; Hudson flood.
First Impressions: The Lotus Room at Tamarind Tribeca
The fancy Indian restaurant Tamarind Tribeca has turned a private dining room into a lunch and tea spot serving dosas, wraps, vegetable burgers, and more. Here's a report.
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Is Shaping Up
Plus: 15 Leonard going up fast; The Greek goes Greco-Indian; new light artwork in the Fulton subway station; Gurhan jewelry update; Le Restaurant adds a night; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Dance with Miss Rachel’s 2014 Classes Are Now Enrolling
Find out why Dance with Miss Rachel's first season in Tribeca sold out—and enroll before it's too late. Who else has professional instructors and live piano accompaniment? / Sponsored









Only 53 sq feet (so like, 5 x 10 ft space?) of retail on that prime corner? What a missed... — Reader on Reade / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
What a shame I loved that Pharmacy Art Deco looking building. — sonia stock / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
YES!!! — Bere / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
What was that great pizza place that was next door? it was open for a few years. — Luigi / Restaurant and supper club under construction at Buddha-Bar space
Actually, bikers can cross the intersection when pedestrians get the "walk" sign. — Tribeca Citizen / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Agree entirely. — Tribeca Citizen / Halting overnight work on the supertall jail on White Street
Great photos Linda and Arlo — Sardi Klein / Washington Market Park hosts the first of the Halloween festivities