Newsletter: Nov. 19
New Kid on the Block: Scissor • Upcoming Pop-Up: ZONA • 50 Varick Brouhaha • 1WTC Spire Route • Mail Boxes Etc. Is Closing • R Train • More
In the News: 1970s Graffiti Unearthed by Sandy
Plus: Barbarini Alimentari at least six months from opening; Soho Rep review; 249 Church; Pick-A-Bagel open; Zone A building updates.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 11/17/12)—the sales may have taken place earlier.
Seen & Heard: Asphalt Green Delayed
Not a huge surprise, but still. Plus: Shinola opening pushed back; Thanksgiving shopping at New Amsterdam Market tomorrow; "Triburbia" author at Pen Parentis; sneak peek of Moomah's magazine; a homeless man named Mike. / 3 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 2 comments
In the News: Seaport Openings
Salty Paw and Cowgirl Sea-Horse are back, more or less. Plus: Club Monaco lookbook; Lower Manhattan's slow recovery; Balloon Saloon; Zone A update.
Seen & Heard: Staple Street Scaffolding
Get used to it. Plus: Wooly party; Sandy town hall and workshops for non-profits; new business on Jay; Preservation Hall Jazz Band; record and CD sale; dance. / 2 comments
Pop-Up: ZONA
Great news for New Yorkers of a certain age—and a certain taste level—who fondly remember ZONA, the home boutique that was in Soho from 1980 to 2000. / 3 comments
Mail Boxes Etc. Is Closing
TD Bank is said to have snapped up the space. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Shoe Sale
Plus: The Palm Tribeca is back; American Flatbread update; Tribeca Canvas is hiring; Washington Market Park Christmas party; Vogue shoot. / 1 comment
In the News: The R Train Is Months Away
Plus: More on Anthony Narh's death; De Niro vs. Jay-Z; helping the Seaport; Zone A update; vegetarian Italian.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
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
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?