In the News: Floyd Cardoz
Plus: FiDi food court; another fancy Tribeca apartment for sale; P.S. 89 kids using ballfields for recess; principal Maggie Siena.
Seen & Heard: Principal Moving
Are parents going to be miffed? Plus: Seaport restaurant relocating; pop-up-within-a-shop; "Looking at Christmas" on TV. / 2 comments
In the News: WTC Sphere
Plus: Why the South Street Seaport's Christmas tree is fake; secret BPCA board meeting; Brushstroke's happy hour; Seaport Museum to reopen in January with Occupy Wall Street pix. / 2 comments
Pier 15 Unveiled
The East River Waterfront's revamped pier is pretty fierce, with lots of ramps, stairs, and cut-outs. On a gray morning with few people, it wasn't the warmest place to be—I kept imagining I was in an Italian prison yard, aesthetically speaking, although that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Suggestion Box: Bogardus Plaza
After I disparaged the green paint on the street, the Friends of Bogardus Garden asked what I'd suggest instead. Which got me wondering: What do you think should be done with the plaza, aesthetically speaking, now that it's on its way to becoming permanent? / 12 comments
In the News: Employee of the Month
Plus: Maserati of Manhattan's sales this year; the redevelopment of 250 West; Asphalt Green BPC's possible new opening date.
Seen & Heard: Holiday Train Garden
Plus: Chinese food on Sundays; Pier 40's indoor field closed for emergency repairs; cleaning service recommendation?
New Kid on the Block: CrossFit 212
According to Jim McDade, who just opened CrossFit 212 on Franklin Street, "The fusion of weightlifting, running, and gymnastics movements produces great results."
Newsletter: Dec. 19
Inside the Woolworth Building • Kurt Gutenbrunner's new cookbook • Chipotle • Restaurant update • Bogardus Plaza • Lisa Mackey pop-up shop • Peck Slip School expansion • Real-estate report • And more
Seen & Heard: Lisa Mackey Pop-Up Shop
Plus: Another local café is expanding downtown; Christina Lehr's kids' line; Rosanjin temporarily closed; new $1 slice joint. / 3 comments
In the News: Occupy Wall Street Strikes Again
Plus: Peck Slip School expands yet again; the recipe for Kutsher's Tribeca's latkes; Starbucks vandalized. / 6 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street