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
Seen & Heard: A Missing Piece in Possible Ponte Development
Plus: Carl's Steaks returns; Brookfield Place corridor closed for construction; Franklin weekend closures; tipping. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Khe-Yo
Marc Forgione's executive chef, Soulayphet Schwader, is cooking "Laotian-inspired" in a room that looks more like Marc Forgione than a stereotypical Asian restaurant. Plus: In coming weeks, Khe-Yo will open a kiosk (to be called Khe-Yosk) selling Vietnamese sandwiches. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Property buyers rich enough for 1.8 floors per apartment in a 9 story building explicitly don't want a gathering spot... — Elizabeth / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
They occasionally make mistakes but, for the most part, that is not what they do. I wish ICE would establish... — lowrider / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
We had one, it was called Magoo's. — Mulciber / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Yes, we should make all cyclists or people of a specific class wear identifying badges. Throughout history this has proven... — William / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
I would like to intergrate your publication for my residents at 30 Warren. 30 Warren is a luxury condo down... — Augustine Rodriguez / Pura Vida is open in Battery Park City
Mine too! — Michael / Restaurant and supper club under construction at Buddha-Bar space
Only 53 sq feet (so like, 5 x 10 ft space?) of retail on that prime corner? What a missed... — Reader on Reade / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building