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
Are they really not adding any street trees to the new expanded BNY sidewalk? — person / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
Bank of New York sold their retail banking business to Chase/JP Morgan many years ago, which is why that branch... — Reademan / Chase bank branch taking Gee Whiz and Joe & The Juice space
It felt awkward and a little bit rude to walk to the Bank of New York headquarters building and only... — Thomas Hagen / Chase bank branch taking Gee Whiz and Joe & The Juice space
"The idea is to not come back here for a century,” said Ian Michaels, the DDC’s director of public information,... — William / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
On windy days that whole corner swirls dirt and debris in a tornado like situation as long time residents of... — Kiyo / Matchaful opens today on Greenwich & Harrison
Thanks as always for the update. Any word on the work on Murray Street between West Broadway and Greenwich? — Don / Construction making progress on Greenwich?
Yes - BNY is renovating that entire building for a few years. The Chase at 240 Greenwich will close. — Marcus / Chase bank branch taking Gee Whiz and Joe & The Juice space