New Kid on the Block: Birch Coffee
This is the 13th location for the local chain, founded in 2009 with $10k cashed in from a bar mitzvah bond. / 1 comment
Taste is in three weeks!
The 29th annual festival of local culinary talent is scheduled -- rain or shine -- for May 20 on Duane Park. / 5 comments
In the News: Cats rescued from Ann Street
Plus photographer Melanie Dunea on Anthony Bourdain; progress on 111 Wall; a farewell visit at Marc Forgione before the move.
Seen & Heard: Music in the playground
Plus a beading events for moms and kids; a clothing collection for families in need; a makeover for a Tribeca original; an encore from Philippe Petit? / 1 comment
The aftermath of the Ann Street collapse
Street closures and vacate orders may continue until June. Plus existing construction and sidewalk bridges have made the entire neighborhood almost unnavigable.
Seen & Heard: Candidate challenging Chris Marte
Plus a baby expo at Cocoon; Repertory Season is underway at the Actors Studio; a new exhibit at the Fire Museum. / 1 comment
Newsletter: April 27
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Century 21 opening “mid spring” — aka soon
The store is back from the dead, bringing retail back to four floors of its original location on Cortlandt Street. / 18 comments
How many kids are in our local schools?
School enrollment is still down as much as 28 percent at local schools, while the borough's population has fully rebounded. / 15 comments
Advocating for your child w/ Dr. Kelly Fradin and Vivvi
Join Vivvi and Dr. Kelly Fradin for a book signing & panel about “Advanced Parenting: Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges.” / Sponsored
City chooses consortium to develop Governors Island climate research center
SUNY Stony Brook is the lead organization for the $700 million "New York Climate Exchange" that will develop a small part of the southeast corner of the island. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: It’s My Park Day at WMP
Plus a piano bar springs up at Hudson Eats; a light show will take over Belvedere Plaza; Joe Ray at Bortolami.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I totally agree and I wish I did. I do not understand why they are not routinely ticketed and forced... — Tribeca Citizen / Community Board 1 agendas for January
The Roxy is a great place for jazz and atmosphere. Brunch has always been available on weekends, though. But this... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: New training center coming to Warren & Church
Hope the tin building continues! It is a pleasure to go there! — IDAMIS REGAN / Trouble at the Tin Building?
Re: microhubs / curb enthusiasm -- is this related to the Fresh Direct trucks that have built their businesses around... — CW / Community Board 1 agendas for January
When your mayor's office's front yard is this poorly maintained it says a lot. My child and I do not... — Kerry / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the gas lamps at City Hall Park?
what happened to the squirrels that lived in the Park? — Perry Rothenberg / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the gas lamps at City Hall Park?
The area around the fountain is quite dark at night. It needs additional lighting. Fitting the gas lamps with led... — Ken / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the gas lamps at City Hall Park?