Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Orange Awnings For?
"To the right of the Conrad's main entrance, there appears to be a restaurant of some kind getting ready to open but I can't find work permits to give me a clue." —D.
Newsletter: June 14
Loft Peeping: Kelly Black • 56 Leonard • The Local-Tourist Nexus • Exploring BMCC • 176 Duane • Four World Trade Center • 99 Church • More
In the News: Is Asphalt Green Dead for the Year?
Plus: Hope for the huge vacant lot at 99 Church; Blue School revolt; 1WTC design changes; Battery Park City's past and future; dirty dog run; a mega slide for Battery Park.
Introducing Clara’s, Your New Fitnesswear Source
While looking for new workout clothes one afternoon, Pilates guru Alycea Ungaro was surprised to realize that Tribeca has far more places to exercise than places to buy fitness apparel. So she decided to do something about it. Plus: Save 15%. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Another Bubby’s
Plus: Reflecting on the World Trade Center; proposed newsstand; Shakespeare in a park; food cart makes art stop. / 2 comments
In the News: Four World Trade Center
Plus: School overcrowding; scaffolding fire; $48 million Tribeca penthouse; landmarking 86 Trinity Place; 9/11 families' new demand; "school crossing" sign; WFC food hall; Asphalt Green fallout. / 1 comment
Back to School: Exploring BMCC
I imagine most of you haven't been inside the Borough of Manhattan Community College—or if you have, you haven't gone very deep. So let's check it out, shall we? / 1 comment
Suggestion Box: The Local-Tourist Nexus
The retail developers of the World Trade Center, World Financial Center, and the South Street Seaport say they're bringing in shops and restaurants that will appeal to you and someone visiting you. Do such places exist? / 5 comments
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
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Crushing news. Madeline not only gave us all the most delicious, handmade baked goods, but in such a beautiful, charming... — Tricia Joyce / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
Let's see you champion this idea.That park is an absolute mess and I'd find it hard to believe they will... — WMS Mom / Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed
So heartbreaking to heart that she is moving out - probably has to do less with the landlords, and more... — Alyssa / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
In the 1970's we would drive from Park Slope Brooklyn to Lanciani's in the West Village for something called a... — Sardi & Kathy / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
The trees and beautiful and important to the neighborhood! — MK / A renewed effort to save Battery Park City’s trees
This makes me sad. Could we do a go fund me to help her with back rents? — martine / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14
A sad day. For thirty years her lemon tarte was the best desert I could have. Nothing at the best... — Jeff Shafer / Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14