In the News: Possible 2012 Olympic Contender
Plus: fancy food at P.S. 150; man gets stuck in trash compactor; arguing over the 9/11 Memorial; theater at the Smyth; Gateway Plaza pool.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 6 comments
Field Trip: The Howard/Crosby Microneighborhood
When did the area around Howard and Crosby become one of the coolest parts of downtown? (Probably after Opening Ceremony moved there, but that's the only time it's mentioned in this post.) Let's explore NoCa! / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Quest Questions
Plus: Reconsidering the Matsugen space news; Saluggi's Sandwich Shop update; Seaport Museum plan for ditching some ships; Fulton Street Transit Center's new name; Downtown Florist moves; 1st Precinct meeting.
In the News: Stagnant Wading Pool
Plus: Ad bigwig buys here; homeless shelter starts expansion; nightclubs funneling names to the police; historic ships; bike-share concerns.
New Kid on the Block: Duxiana
"We're known for quality," says Paige Davidson of Duxiana, the Swedish company that just opened in the former Just Scandinavian space. "We've been family-owned and operated for three generations."
Intel on the Next Big Building Coming to Northwest Tribeca
...Including the number of stories, the number of units, the architect, and the developer. / 8 comments
Newsletter: June 28
$24.5 Million Townhouse • Nosy Neighbor: Franklin Renovation • Loft Peeping: Tribeca Family • South Street Seaport Museum • 4 World Trade Center • Carl's Steaks • More
In the News: 4WTC Accident
Plus: New leadership at CB1; popsicles and tamales; burger kiosk; Beach and Varick, then and now; cheating student's excuse; nightclub shuttered.
Seen & Heard: Something Is Coming to the Matsugen Space
But what? Plus: Midcentury sale in an old Tribeca building; 137 Franklin cladding; 1 N. Moore plywood goes up; Benares restaurant; Superstar Gym update; Emergency Medical Care. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Up With the Building Under Renovation on Franklin?
"Between Hudson and Greenwich, on the south side of street, between Thalassa and defunct fire station. Is it going to be condos or rentals?" —A.










The Pier 26 playground(a block away) just opened up earlier this year. Why are we building and expanding infrastructure if... — Matthew / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Chambers is one of my local faves as well! Congrats to them! — Tribeca Local / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I just read the linked article from Hyperallergic (good name, as the article gave me a brain rash). I couldn't... — Marcus / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Thanks for the photo showing the "Corn Exchange" bank name. I grew up with the name "Chemical Bank, which is... — Gary / Deco building on Broadway and Chambers has sold
Seems to me what needs to be done includes: - regular (i.e. daily) seizure of the counterfeit merchandise - regular... — Marcus / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Aren't the goods counterfeit, not stolen? As far as I know, purchase of counterfeit goods is not illegal in the... — Marcus / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
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