New Kid on the Block: Mel Furukawa
Floral designer Mel Furukawa has lived and worked on Duane Street since 1975, but he has only just recently opened a tiny shop on the same block. / 10 comments
In the News: Too Much Drywall
Plus: Tribeca on the New Yorker's cover; PATH train to Newark airport?; Verizon building condos; Lower Manhattan tech initiative; cyclists assaulted; no longer "Ground Zero"; time-lapse video of 1 World Trade Center's rise; 100 Hudson. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: Dance with Miss Rachel
Beloved kids' dance teacher Rachel Cantor is back in Tribeca with her own studio, Dance with Miss Rachel. "It has been amazing to watch kids' eyes light up when they walk in and see it," she says.
Seen & Heard: The Reade Chambers
Plus: 52 Thomas resident explains her point of view; status update on the Pret coming to Broadway; 56 Leonard; Chipotle beans; Khe-Yosk sandwiches; art exhibit.
Downtown’s Only Anti-Gravity Treadmill Is at ARC Athletics
The world's best athletes and sports teams consider the Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill essential for athletic conditioning and rehabilitation—and there's one at ARC Athletics on Staple Street. / Sponsored
Newsletter: Sept. 12
The Biggest Newsletter Ever? • Bike Lanes Approved • Diner Skirmish • Rooftop Restaurant • Caviarteria • World Trade Center Update • Garbage Garage • New Fitness Studio • Crafters' Club • Muckrakers' Den • Khe-Yosk • More
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (September 2013)
Including plans for a caviar bar in the old Silver Lining space, an unnamed fitness studio on Warren, free tickets to the Flea, alcohol downgrade at Kori Tribeca, and a new newsstand. / 2 comments
In the News: Khe-Yo’s Sandwich Kiosk
Plus: Parm opening in Brookfield Place; election results; residents slam Seaport City concept; 334 Canal condos; feds seize FiDi condos from Russians; inside the 9/11 Museum; 1 World Trade Center's disappointing spire. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Big Rooftop Addition on Greenwich
Plus: Exhibit of 9/11 tiles; Silver Lining's swan song; By Joy Gryson party; Shinola events for kids; Alfanoose's new location; Raymond Pettibon's dog.
When Will the World Trade Center Be Finished?
What better day to look at the progress of the World Trade Center? With info on which buildings are expected to open when and which shops have been lined up for the mall, and recent photos inside 1 World Trade Center. / 2 comments
The Bike Lanes Got Approved
Here's a rundown of what to expect (up Church and Sixth, and down Varick and W. Broadway), along with two "improvements" the Department of Transportation decided to do while it was in the area. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Yes, re Gee Whiz space. Before I saw the big sign in the Joe’s window, I saw building permits that... — N / Chase bank branch taking Joe & The Juice space
This has nothing to do with the future expectation around interest rates. And yes it would mean the branch at... — WCJ / Chase bank branch taking Joe & The Juice space
Regarding the blank books: Many years ago, cousins of ours made and marketed hardcover bound books with blank sheets in... — Gary / Seen & Heard: Bogardus kiosk closed for August
Does this mean the branch down the road at Greenwich and Murray is closing? — SP / Chase bank branch taking Joe & The Juice space
Joe and the Juice has taken over the large space on Church that was vacated by Pret. The manager at... — J / Chase bank branch taking Joe & The Juice space
Bank branch counts tend to wax and wane with housing transaction activity and mortgage volume. Maybe they are anticipating an... — James Bogardus / Chase bank branch taking Joe & The Juice space
Yes is Harrison — Annie / Matchaful opens today on Greenwich & Harrison