What’s Up This Week
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a "genius grant" juggler, the incomparable Patti Smith, "Summer Lovers," a re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, a swing-dance party, Bastille Day fête, Sherlock Holmes, a human fountain, comedy flash mob, and more.
Valentine No. 3
There are a lot of reasons to love Tribeca, so I figured I’d occasionally point them out.
Tribeca Sales Report
Twelve new sales were reported in the past week, including three in one building.
Seen & Heard: Parental Flash Mob
With video of their surprised kids. Plus: Updates on conveyor-belt sushi and haute Korean restaurants coming soon; Whole Foods' anniversary party; RHX says it's closing; a bench. / 1 comment
In the News: 9/11 Memorial Tickets
Reserve your spot starting Monday. Plus: The revised design for 452 Greenwich; more on the closing of Moran's; Financier opens another branch; Albert Trummer and a Buddhist nun reject unrelated plea deals.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. [Updated with the answer.] / 1 comment
12 Tweets of Tribeca
Welcome to TweeBeCa, where la nounou est fastidieux. On prend un autre verre? / 6 comments
Through Milo’s Eyes, Pt. 2
Another batch of wonderful photographs from Tribeca resident Milo Hess. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: WFC Retail
Support locally owned businesses. Plus: Fatty Snack report; Duane Park dance party; new Ranger rumored to be househunting here; State Senator Daniel Squadron to pay a visit; New York Dolls; Tribeca Greenmarket report; Asphalt Green BPC.
In the News: No Lions for Library
Bureaucracy triumphs again! Plus: Hope for neglected 12 Warren; lunch at Duane Reade, Korean kiosk; Deutsche Bank fire acquittal; Moran's and Wall Street Burger Shoppe closing; WFC mall closings; corporate support for Vesey crosswalk; hotel site sold; P.S. 234 preps for 9/11. / 2 comments
Valentine No. 2
There are a lot of reasons to love Tribeca, so I figured I'd occasionally point them out. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
An eataly would be nice in the Heart of Tribeca. — Gerry Post / Big Gay Ice Cream has closed
Nala’s new location at 148 Church St is called “Nala’s Bagels & Ice Cream.” I haven’t checked out the ice... — SW / Big Gay Ice Cream has closed
First of all it is a condo not a rental building, and they aren’t asking for any tax breaks to... — Reademan / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
-- and does our Mayor know about that?? — George Bacon / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
How did the manage to totally ax 'affordable units'? — George Bacon / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
I defer to your expertise on these matters, Mr. Komanoff! I read your piece on per-minute pricing when it was... — malcolm / Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge
@malcolm -- With respect for your acumen, I'll add that any congestion pricing tweaks probably must wait till after November... — Komanoff / Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge