First Impressions: Simit + Smith
The new Turkish chain specializes in a bagel-like bread called the simit. Yes, you can get cream cheese. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 5
Progress Report: August 2013 • Pier 26 Concerts Nixed • The Paintings of Bruce Paly • Eau de Bubby's • $45 Million Mansion Sold • More
In the News: Hailing the Dead Rabbit
Plus: Rebuilding the underbelly of the Cyclone; renderings of Major League Soccer stadium on Pier 40; converting commercial space into residential.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days—including a purchase by a Fox News personality. / 2 comments
Pier 26 Concerts: The Fat Lady Is Singing
Score one for the neighbors deeply aggravated by the noise from this summer's debut series of concerts: "We will not schedule this concert series on Pier 26 again next summer," says Hudson River Park's Madelyn Wils. / 24 comments
Seen & Heard: Hudson River Park Opening
Plus: Chambers bistro definitely a go; paying for the West Street median upkeep; picking up household donations. / 3 comments
The Paintings of Bruce Paly
"I love the quiet beauty of Tribeca's urban landscape," said Bruce Paly. "It was one of the reasons I moved here years ago. Like many artists, I labor to find such grace in the ordinary." Check out his lovely, evocative paintings of Tribeca. / 17 comments
In the News: $45 Million Mansion Sold
Plus: A new bar under the FDR Drive; East River Waterfront beach funded; checking in on Bridge Café and Paris Café; men without shirts.
Progress Report | August 2013
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown. Note: This is a repost of the original; comments on that post can be found by reading the introduction to this one. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Reno on the Bubby’s Smell
She's not a fan. Plus: Sinead O'Connor in concert; womenswear sample sale today; Community Board 1's Landmarks Committee. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 1
New Kid on the Block: Khe-Yo • Nosy Neighbor: FiOS • Paul Liebrandt Left Corton • Ponte Lawsuit • Bike Lanes Nixed • Museum of Modern Graffiti • More
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Hell yeah. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Elizabeth -- Thanks for clicking through and reading my brief. I'm sure you mean well. But sorry, not every opinion... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Gimme a break Both sell different foods except for beverages Different customers Different tastes To each his own — MH / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
Komanoff, I am not sure that your personal opinion would have changed Tricia's thesis based upon her familiarity with the... — Elizabeth / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
@Tricia Joyce: You spoke a bit too soon. I too testified, somewhat after you and many others. I spoke in... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Tammy was a wonder. A mind that could quickly grasp the implications of any idea or proposal, and an approach... — Jeff / Community Board 1 leadership turns over after six years
In 1994? — Lulu / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway