In the News: Au Revoir, Dominque Strauss-Kahn
Plus: Religious leaders irked at being left out of 9/11 ceremony; Five Franklin Place up for foreclosure auction; WTC construction time lapse; UBS staying put; FiDi food truck crackdown; one trashy sandwich.
New Kid on the Block: Sarabeth’s Tribeca
A first look inside the biggest (and most anticipated) restaurant to open around here in a long time: Sarabeth's Tribeca. Plus: The menus. / 14 comments
Seen & Heard: Pier 25 Restrooms
Goodbye porta-potties! Plus: "Unforgettable" TV show; doggie daycare news; Stuzzicheria's sandwich shop; earthquake.
In the News: Chambers Murals
A work of guerrilla art. Plus: More details on Jung Sik and Demi Monde; Tribeca super steals art; BPC Block Party innovations; that shiny new cross has a "bleeding" heart.
New Kid on the Block: Frontrunner Gallery
"It's a place where creative people come together, network, and learn by osmosis," says one of Frontrunner Gallery's four founders, Michael Fasciano. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Kool Bloo
Plus: Bethenny Frankel shooting here; David Yurman's "Tribeca" line; Wall Street Humidor.
In the News: Bethenny Frankel
She bought a $5 million apartment. Plus: More on Nicola's pop-up ("blood and zombies"); rock musician lives here; Gutenbrunner on his geese; Dominique Strauss-Kahn. / 1 comment
Progress Report #3: What’s Coming East of Hudson Between Chambers and Franklin
A hotel (or condos), a school expansion, and restaurants and cafés (conveyor-belt sushi, another one from the Tiny's owner, pizza, and a high-profile chef...). / 2 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 22
Progress Report #2: east of Hudson, north of Franklin • Asphalt Green's rates • Blindness exhibit • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Tribute in Light • Much more
In the News: WTC Repercussions
Plus: Performing arts center; more on Asphalt Green BPC; enthusing over Silver Lining; 9/11 memorial name-reading; infighting at 158 Chambers. / 2 comments
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Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
It’s much more than ‘nice’ to have green spaces in our 21st century urban environment! When a park is gone... — Skip Blumberg / The Candidates 2026: David Siffert