In the News: School Zoning Impasse
Plus: The blah new design for Five Franklin Place; lowest-price Tribeca loft sale since late 2008; negotiations between Occupy Wall Street and residents not going well at all; Jill Abramson. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Things on 65 Reade?
"On top of 65 Reade there are two new gizmos on the roof. They don't appear to be cell towers since they are angled downward. They aren't satellite dishes either. I was wondering if you had seen these here or anywhere and what they're possibly used for." —A. UPDATE: Two intriguing possibilities. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Espasso Sergio Rodrigues
Plus: Sarabeth's Tribeca; a surge in traffic; Halloween volunteers; Halloween plans. / 6 comments
In the News: John E. Zuccotti
Plus: Park51 rent dispute; Brookfield to become full owner of WFC; East River Ferry is popular; Naked Pizza.
The New Whole Foods Wellness Club
If you're looking for help and support on your "personal health journey"—or if you just want a discount on healthy foods—you'll be interested in Whole Foods Tribeca's new Wellness Club.
Newsletter: Oct. 17
New Kid on the Block: JEM Café • Looking up at Tribeca • Coming up • Dana Faith jewelry event • François Payard Bakery • Occupy Wall Street • Much more
In the News: Greek Orthodox Go-Ahead
Plus: The menu at Aamanns/Copenhagen; Hugh Jackman on his Laughing Man coffee venture; inside a Skyloft; Greenhouse expansion rejected.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Six sales were reported in the past week, including at Skylofts and 33 Vestry.
In the News: Occupy Wall Street
Protesters actually went to Wall Street. Plus: Penny Chaipis; a new optometrist in the World Financial Center; loft sale at 430 Greenwich; Triburbia.
Seen & Heard: Year-Round Greenmarket
Plus: Warren Street sukkah; Dana Faith jewelry event; digital agency Firstborn moves to Tribeca; and two new books.









This makes me miss Tribeca's original and best source of soft pretzels on Greenwich Street: Pennsylvania Pretzel Co! It's been... — Elizabeth / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
If anyone from Toby's reads this: love your new cafe but please bring the price of a tea down! $5... — Elizabeth / New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
I've been twice now and I'm in love. Coffee is faultless. I had the eggs and labneh dish you pictured... — Bree / New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
Amy G, i agree with you!! Where is Chris Marte? Why isn't this blasted on every news station? This Mayor... — downtown neighbor / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
The derogatory phrase used, probably inappropriately, to describe your sentiment is "pearl-clutching". Those who esteem the sort of "shock above... — mulciber / New tenant for Taylor’s building
While I agree there may be better places, it does seem the judge's order blocking the shelter in August 2025... — Amy G. / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School
Wow, straight to the blatant racism. Well done. — Cd / The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School