Where in Tribeca…? Special Edition!
Can you tell which businesses these eyes keep watch over? All of them are outside, near the front door. (Update: Just three to go....) / 21 comments
In the News: Mighty Quinn’s Joins the Brookfield Food Court
Plus: Shooting the neighbors with Arne Svenson; World Trade Center transportation hub as event venue; sub shop chain; broker Ryan Serhant; Lispenard analysis; Seaport building sold. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Local Dance Documentary
Plus: Bell Bates school rumor; Tribeca music collective launches label; church correction; soccer-film festival; truck fire.
Newsletter: May 23
Loft Peeping: Janis Provisor & Brad Davis • Bell Bates Is Closing • Naked Day at Art Gallery • A New Church • Peace & Love • Pier 15 Bar • Gym Policy • Nosy Neighbor: 444 Greenwich • More
Loft Peeping: Janis Provisor & Brad Davis
New York Social Diary visited the eclectic Laight Street loft of artists Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, whose apartment includes works by Ed Ruscha, Alex Katz, Chuck Close, Kiki Smith, John Cage, and Evgeny Antufiev (including one, we’re left to infer, based on his penis).
Nosy Neighbor: What Goes on at 444 Greenwich?
"A 'Nosy Neighbor' question that's been on my mind for months: What goes on at 444 Greenwich?" —M. / 4 comments
In the News: Discriminatory Gym Policy Possibly Not as Discriminatory
Plus: Bibi & Tuck entrepreneurs on their Tribeca; two thefts; real-estate analysis on Broad and Beaver; new ballet school; Pier A question. / 2 comments
The Bikes Are Coming!
The Citi Bike program is finally starting on Monday. For tips on how to make the most of it, let's turn to Julie Hirschfeld of your friendly neighborhood bike shop, Adeline Adeline. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: A New Church on N. Moore
Plus: Bell Bates's rumored replacement; Duane Park shirtmaker opening date; Peace & Love auction; Seaport holiday schedule of events; FiDi creperie; Fulton Center signage; party for tweens.
Bell Bates Is Closing
The natural food grocer has been family owned and operated since 1885. UPDATE: And I hear the space will become.... / 15 comments
In the News: The Bar at Pier 15 Will Open Soon
Plus: Battery Park City a proposed "slow zone"; New York Downtown Hospital lays off its EMTs; underground supper club on Franklin Street; secret wrap restaurant.
Seen & Heard: Art Gallery to Host a Naked Day
...with laughter workshops. Plus: Artificial turf company opening in Tribeca; Washington Street pedestrian plaza; 372 Broadway correction.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
So many off-leash dogs, dogs on the lawns/turf, and even dogs in the kids playgrounds at HRP. HRP really needs... — Person / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Same as you see over at South Street Seaport next to the ships. Signs that say "Dogs must be leashed"... — Dellin Betansaze / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
These are probably the same pet owners that use Whole Foods for their dog walks. Or let their dogs into... — Elizabeth / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
That's what this looks like indeed. Either horrible incompetence or actual intentional corruption. — Marcus / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
Corner of Chambers and Reade??? Huh??? — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Why does the corner of Warren and Greenwich smell so bad?
You've already forgotten the $600 hammer from decades ago? The high cost includes all the kickbacks and graft needed to... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
It's not only that it is a very busy pedestrian thoroughfare including to the subway entrance across the driveway, the... — Skip Blumberg / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon