Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 12. Are you ready? She might mean it when she says that all she wants is breakfast in bed, but why take the risk? / Sponsored
In the News: Final Piece of 1WTC’s Spire to Go Up Tomorrow
Plus: Great old liquor store doomed?; Japanese speakeasy coming to Tribeca; fire at Tribeca Blu hotel; Axl Rose looking for apartment; Bikini Bar revised dates; 95 Franklin analysis. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Landmark Finally Getting Unveiled
Plus: Desayuno and almuerzo at Los Americanos; sandwich shop reopens; Citigroup plaza changes?; film shoot; Blumberg's moved; 17 Harrison; Loopy Doopy reopens; Gateway Plaza bike-rack protest; Tribeca Park sculpture; Franklin Place sales office; Walker break-ins. / 3 comments
Franklin Place Just Got a Little Less Exclusive
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Liquor license for Denny's; P.S. 150's proposed move; Hamptons export Tutto Il Giorno; Upper East Side export Gina La Fornarina; 60 Collister rooftop pergolas; Downtown Connection; sexy shoeshines.
In the News: 9/11 Wreckage Wasn’t Landing Gear
Plus: New sailing program; Franklin Place sales office; Benares lunch review; book publisher.
Seen & Heard: 1WTC Spire Postponed
Plus: Dylan Prime auction; Bikini Bar's summer plans (juice bar!); another thought about the Citi Bike racks; five-and-dime at Cosmopolitan Café; Loopy Doopy pushed back; coming up at Soho Photo. / 7 comments
Lena Dunham’s Hairstylist Is Opening a Salon Here
Renowned hairstylist Rheanne White—who lives in Tribeca—has chosen a spot close to home for her first salon. It'll be at 14 Jay, and it'll have 10 chairs.
The Voyeur Next Door
Tribeca photographer Arne Svenson has been capturing his Tribeca neighbors in what used to be called private moments. / 32 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 29
New Kid on the Block: Mulberry & Vine • Woolworth Building Lobby • Proposed P.S. 150 Move • Walker Street Break-Ins • 9/11 Landing Gear • Trinity Church • John Allan's Tribeca • J&R • More
Seen & Heard: J&R Is Shrinking
Plus: Floral designer closes up his shop; John Allan's finally reopens; Everyman Espresso is taking over Bikini Bar; "Girls" filming in the neighborhood; Chambers degradation; 56 Leonard. / 2 comments
In the News: 9/11 Landing Gear Discovered Behind Park51
Plus: The final part of 1 World Trade Center's spire; Woolworth Building images and history; Matt Bernson expansion plans.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days (ending 4/27/13)—the sales may have taken place earlier.










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I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
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Just posted today: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/opinion/when-will-taxpayers-revolt-over-the-obscene-tragedy-of-nyc-schools/ — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
No, not the case here re: principals, although I assumed the same. Principal Macri was completely shut out of the... — ms104 parent / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My point is twofold. NYC should be downsizing the budget, not exploding it, to adjust to the lower enrollment. The... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
This is absolutely stunning! — Cari / 50 Hudson is finally revealed