Bikini Bar Tragedy
Co-owner Stuart Smith died after falling from the roof of 148 Duane on early Sunday morning. / 7 comments
9/11 Memorial Tickets
I just reserved passes for the 9/11 Memorial, which opens to the public on September 12. The process is easy, although there are a few things to bear in mind. Update: No restrooms on site; no bags over a certain size. / 1 comment
Eight New Enthusiasms
When I talk about enthusiasms, I mean things that have caught my attention—or in this post's case, my appetite—in a big way. / 9 comments
Newsletter: July 11
Milo Hess photographs • Tribeca Valentines • 9/11 Memorial tickets • What's up this week • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Library lions • Real-estate sales report • Much more
In the News: 50 West Skyscraper
Plus: Building about to collapse?; 9/11 anxiety hotline; Safe Horizon philanthropist; FiDi stats; clay art; W Downtown steal.
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
No outrage or protest. No TV interview from parents or community? How can you allow this to happen after Judege... — New York Native / An update on two Downtown shelters
I sent an email to the owner early last week -- no answer yet. — Tribeca Citizen / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Re: a "commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur" I am shocked that the facility... — Lisa / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
"My dog doesn't sh*t on the turf"...said every dog owner who's dog sh*t on the turf. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Lone voice here. Not advocating for breaking the law and agree dog owners need/must pick up their poop etc. But... — Will / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Well said all of the above comments. Another Room is part of the community, a well loved low key bar,... — Will / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Fair. Good point. There are zero places for dogs who need to stretch their legs to do so grass, and... — Humble Neighbor / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?