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
In the News: New Bike Lanes Nixed
Plus: Calvin Klein to show in Tribeca; "Seaport City" request for proposals; middle-aged-man fight; 51 Walker analysis; Downtown Connection funded. / 4 comments
Museum of Modern Graffiti | July 2013
Here’s the interesting street art that I’ve come across in greater Tribeca since February.
Seen & Heard: Dog Run Progress
Plus: Robert Janz gallery show; FiDi sub shop opened today; free kids' tennis clinic; a new word.
Nosy Neighbor: When Will FiOS Come to Tribeca?
"Can you find out when FiOS is coming to Tribeca? And if it's by some chance already in the neighborhood, when is it coming to North Tribeca?" —K. / 13 comments
In the News: Lawsuit Over Desbrosses Building Damaged by Sandy
Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block? Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag's plans; investigating Staple Street. / 2 comments









Unfortunately this is true about virtually every public works project in the city. Take a walk around all of the... — Reademan / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
This bagel Baedeker doesn't even include the ubiquitous food carts that vend breakfast essentials, including - say it - bagels.... — Gary / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Don’t ask me how I have this connection, but I’ve spoken to the construction manager 1:1 before (he didn't know... — Upset BPC Resident / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
Thank you for the article about the move of our primary retail and repair business, Finlay and Gage, from Tribeca... — Judy Epstein Gage / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
True North Tribeca! https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtribeca — James Bogardus / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
It looks like an Ess-a-bagel is coming the Murray. The bagel wars continue!! — Reademan / Modern Bread & Bagel is open
I loved walking by on Chambers, seeing all the instruments and folks working on them. It’s a reminder of what... — freya / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood