Seen & Heard: What’s Coming to 176 Duane?
Seriously, do you know? Plus: Steven Alan's sample sale; free haircuts; R. Kelly is coming (to the neighborhood); author Alan Furst; Salvatore Barber Shop; a new book about Tribeca Treats.
In the News: 56 Leonard
Plus: Merchant's Hospitality's plans for Pier 15 (and a bit of a rant); principal speaks out; art exhibit; Trinity Church and Occupy Wall Street.
Loft Peeping: Kelly Black
Design Hunting magazine showcased the Battery Park apartment of Kelly Black and her family, who combined three units to make a 4,700-square-foot home complete with a climbing wall and treehouse.
Newsletter: June 11
Loft Peeping: Søren Rose Kjær • Nosy Neighbor: Electronic Mice • Welcome to Tweebeca • Real Estate Report • Asphalt Green Update • More
In the News: World Financial Center Food Hall
Plus: Basketball City; Port Authority makes a move on the 9/11 Memorial; cancer added to 9/11 act; Reade Street topper nixed; attempted thievery.
Seen & Heard: Asphalt Green Delayed Yet Again
Plus: Possible new wine bar; late-night food trucks; Warren storefront; New Amsterdam Market vendors. / 5 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don't mind random pictures with snarky captions.
In the News: Ketchup Critique
Plus: Steve Russo of the TriBattery Pops; testing Tracy Anderson; AP chief buys in Tribeca; moving election day; P.S. 234. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Lowrider
Plus: A rapper on Bubby's; CB1 FiDi Committee recap; LentSpace open for lunch; Just Shea.










So sad to hear! L&O was the best ... so professional, so kind, so talented. Will miss them a lot.... — Sam D. / L&O Frame will close in July
No one is speaking about the impacts and dangerous conditions for people living in 310 Greenwich street . The businesses... — Native / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Thank you Thank you Darla — Native / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
The construction of this new tower will be destructive to the entire neighborhood in so many ways. It will certainly... — Darla / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Larry & Gabbie are the best. Sad to see them go but happy for them in retirement — Johnny Mac / L&O Frame will close in July
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I have no personal experience with any of these programs, but this post and the comments do not address some... — SW / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs