New Franklin Street Store
A Tribecan is opening a boutique in the old Bu & the Duck space—the question is, which of her three lines will be sold there?
Newsletter: July 30
Karl Taro Greenfeld and His New Novel, "Triburbia" • Spontaneous Discovery in the Battery • Asphalt Green petition • Photo Safari • More
In the News: Warren Street Feature
Plus: More on Fulton Street's cute new café; Battery Park City singer on TV contest.
Seen & Heard: Sign the Asphalt Green Petition
Plus: Free semi-private training demo; new café on Fulton; Greenmarket update (including a neat new take-a-bag program); Ice Cream Sunday. / 8 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have an answer!) / 5 comments
Looking for a Little Spontaneous Discovery?
There's something fun and musical and interactive in Battery Park. And that's all I'm going to say for now. / 2 comments
In the News: Battery Maritime Building
Plus: Running into a celebrity; bees rescued near the Brooklyn Bridge; taxi vs. traffic light; Katy Perry sells at a loss.
Coffee With “Triburbia” Author Karl Taro Greenfeld
In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham's work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood's shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. / 2 comments
Triburbia: The Novel
Tribeca writer Karl Taro Greenfeld's first novel, "Triburbia," comes out on Tuesday. As a teaser to the interview with him that I'll post later today, here's a provocative little excerpt. Plus: I have three signed copes to give away. (Update: The books have been won. Go buy a copy.) / 9 comments
Newsletter: July 26
Buildings Being Converted to Condos • Warren Lofts • New Sitcom About Tribeca Dads • The Drama League • Valentine No. 22 • H&H Bagels • Cristina Dos Santos • More
Seen & Heard: Cristina Dos Santos’s New Location
Plus: A local girl goes viral on YouTube; Asphalt Green Battery Park City; update on the new restaurant at W. Broadway and White; Westville Hudson; who's inside the storefront at 142 Duane. / 1 comment
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