Visiting the 9/11 Memorial
I went to the newly opened National September 11 Memorial yesterday afternoon. Here's some nuts-and-bolts info about what to expect. / 6 comments
In the News: $24 Billion
That's what the WTC will cost. Plus: Financing the 9/11 memorial and museum; firefighter reunion at Tribeca dive; review of Pane Panelle.
Seen & Heard: Jung Sik
Now taking reservations. Plus: More on 396 Broadway; Damon Dash's thrift shop; 9/11 Memorial subway signs. / 1 comment
Inside “Tribute in Light”
Last night, photographer Krystl Hall was on hand as the Tribute in Light's powerful "space cannons" were turned on. Plus: Email me your photo of the lights! / 1 comment
Newsletter: Sept. 12
Chipotle • Nicola's pop-up • New building at 403 Greenwich • Terror threat • Valentine No. 18 • Damon Dash • Kool Bloo • Much more
In the News: 9/11 Anniversary
Plus: Inside Jung Sik; $27.5 million penthouse; hand-holding recap; "Contagion" writer.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Eight sales were reported in the past week, in buildings on Hudson, Jay, West, Washington, Greenwich, and Broadway.
CB1 Landmarks Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
Learn all about the new building destined for Greenwich, an improvement to the East River Waterfront, whether 87 Chambers will be a hotel or residential, hot tubs, and cell-phone antennas. Plus: Bad blood over 396 Broadway and tough decisions at 46 Warren.
In the News: Terror Threat
Plus: Damon Dash restraining order; new preschool; Lady Gaga dress-up contest; 1WTC grows; Brushstroke; ball fields delayed; restaurateurs on the radio; gallery review.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
The truck is parked by a fire hydrant.... — Lia / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
There’s a big sign for Alo in Ferragamo space. Don’t know if this is old news but Madewell Men’s is... — HudsonRiver / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
Looks like Ferragamo also closes, but Alo opening in its place. — Matt / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
Today the Auntie Anne's truck morphed into a Cinnabon one! — N / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
DOB records aside, the most recent photo on Google Streetview of 139 Franklin Street without a sidewalk shed is from... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
DOB records of active sidewalk sheds (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/html/sidewalk-shed-map.html) in CB 1 shows 139 Franklin Street "active permit" dates from 2/4/2022, or... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
Thanks for confirming what I thought the likely outcome would be. It should be a simple matter to keep the... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood