Seen & Heard: Turks & Frogs Has Closed
And the restaurant replacing it has a new name. Plus: The Goldman Sachs ferries; confirmation on Nili Lotan's expansion; Tribeca Trust talk tomorrow; a flower.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days (ending 02/23/13)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
In the News: More on Today’s Garage Fire
Plus: Woolworth Building centennial exhibit; WTC workers busted for selling weed; Emma Stone; FiDi diner and Duane Reade reopen; 119 Chambers; another take on 98 Saffron Fresh Indian. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Garage Fire
Plus: Nili Lotan branching out?; pop-up gallery; Maslow 6 Wine Bar menu; Hubert building façade work; New York Academy of Art exhibit. / 1 comment
The Proposed Hudson River Park Tax: A Response
A. J. Pietrantone, executive director of Friends of Hudson River Park, responds to yesterday's Open Letter post in opposition to the Neighborhood Improvement District and the corresponding tax. / 36 comments
In the News: Manhattan Star Map
Plus: New sections of the East River Waterfront coming online; Seaport embracing the NYC Half Marathon; Community Board 1 wants a piece of the Sandy aid pie; Sabor de Mexico review.
Big News About the Brookfield Place Food Court
Six leases have been announced: a cupcake bakery, an Asian sandwich shop, a burger joint, a grilled-cheese shop, a taqueria, a pizzeria, and a health-food restaurant. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Franklin Station Café Is Back
Sort of. Plus: Kale salad recipe; Jerry's Café has reopened; what's up at the old Carl's Steaks space?; dinner at Saleya; Scotch tasting; late nights at Tribeca Canvas; Pen Parentis lineup; Amish Market changes; Collect Pond Park. / 8 comments
Custom Shirtmaker Opening on Duane Park
What with J. Crew's Ludlow Shop next door, the Hudson edge of Duane Park is about to become menswear central (relatively speaking). / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
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