From Bombay to Tribeca
Mehtaphor chef Jehangir Mehta talks about how life here is different than in India, where he grew up: “There’s a lot more choice here since the wealth is spread over more people. Bombay might only have one Broadway show to New York’s twenty.” It’s the latest Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series. / 1 comment
In the News: Twin Towers
Plus: Thanksgiving at Bubby's; are skateboarders harming the East River Waterfront park?; 53 N. Moore; no gym for Millennium High School.
Seen & Heard: Sample Sale
Children's fashion. Plus: Eddie's Pizza leaving for the winter; Downtown Dance Factory expands; Tribeca Greenmarket report; boot camp for new dads.
Based in Tribeca: Well+Good
The wellness site lets Tribeca Citizen readers take a peek around its office, a one-bedroom apartment on Greenwich Street. / 8 comments
Nosy Neighbor: When Is T.J. Maxx Opening?
"Do you know anything more about the TJ Maxx that is supposed to open on Wall Street? I passed by and saw signs but no indication when it is opening." —Laura / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Stella Is Moving
Plus: Tribeca Tap House opening; more on the Blues Bar; Agatha Ruiz de la Prada's renovation. / 7 comments
New Kid on the Block: Cheryl McGinnis Gallery
"I want art to be in neighborhoods as opposed to a destination," says Cheryl McGinnis, explaining why she has opened a gallery in northwest Tribeca. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 7
New Kid on the Block: Tre Sorelle • Nam • School rezoning meeting • TCQ&A: Yasmine Karrenberg • Strip poker in public • Nosy Neighbor: Second-floor mystery • Much more
In the News: Batman
Plus: Barclay Tower's architect; suspicious fire at the South Street Seaport.
Coming Up: Strip Poker in a Storefront Window
Not to mention Joyce Carol Oates, free pizza, Donna Ferrato, a Cabinet of Wonders, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Richard Thompson, and Marcia Ball.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Eight sales were reported in the past week, from $876,000 to $5.75 million (not including the entire building at 177 Franklin).
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Affordable housing at its best! — R. / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Welcome to the block Shahla from one female founder to another. Duane street has been good to us for 30... — Alycea Ungaro / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Tribeca Paint! — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
Gothamist (which quotes this very Tribeca Citizen post as counterpoint) claims that there is a "slump" for the Canal Street... — Marcus / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever
Good point. With such a massive flow of counterfeit junk, by now the authorities should have been able to trace... — Marcus / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever
Balancing Rights and Safety: The current approach seeks to balance an individual's right to drink with the public's right to... — David Lewin / An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner