Progress Report: April 2013
Here’s a rundown of the restaurants, shops, and more we can expect to open in the next year or so—with many new updates on exactly when they might debut. If you want to be in the know, this is a post worth studying.
Seen & Heard: Now That’s a Penthouse
Plus: Reminiscing about the World Trade Center laser show; "The Birds" tonight; TD Bank moving in on Fulton; where LMDC has spent its money.
The East River Light Show
A first glimpse of LoMa Lights, a major light show coming to the East River Waterfront starting Memorial Day. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 18
W. Broadway Pedestrian Plaza • First Impressions: Los Americanos • 1 World Trade Center Spire • Brooklyn Flea • 9/11 Memorial Fee • American Thread Building Rotunda • More
Seen & Heard: Is J&R Downsizing?
Plus: Dance in the American Thread rotunda; participating restaurants (including two not yet open) at Taste of Tribeca; Pier 25 playground progress. / 3 comments
In the News: Brooklyn Flea Coming to the Seaport
Plus: Front Street renewals; 56 Leonard selling for $3,000 per square foot; income by subway stop; West Thames bridge; 9 White comps; new high school; Tracy Anderson; hotel gun; flower-store scam. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Los Americanos
Where Latin American food, diner culture, and thrift-shop kitsch are having a three-way. / 10 comments
In the News: Assault Suspect
Plus: FiDi construction recap; Atera owner's exercise regimen; subway accident; Rector Street bridge stairs closed; possible Watts Street real-estate deal; former Stuyvesant librarian arrested in sick plot.
Seen & Heard: Rotunda for Sale
Plus: Flor de Sol action; storefronts in the AT&T Building (not the monstrous one); new sporting goods store; walking tour of Collister Street; Seaport party.
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Tribeca Dental Studio knows what you want from a dentist’s office—state-of-the-art and stylish, with your comfort and convenience always in mind. After all, founder Nina Izhaky, DDS, is a Tribecan herself. Plus: A small decision now that can change your child's life later. / Sponsored
The Tippy Top of the 1 World Trade Center Spire
It's sitting in plain sight, visible from the Vesey Street bridge, and last night workers were testing the colored lights. A reader sent in a photo just as the show was ending. / 7 comments
In the News: 9/11 Memorial No Longer Free
Plus: Sexual assault near City Hall; Seaport Museum gets three more months. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich