Pleased to Meet You
I've resolved to go to one event a week, and I'm not allowed to leave until I meet someone new. My first victim was Jason Perkal, who has an interesting hobby....
In the News: FiDi Biplane
Plus: The name of the Death & Co. spinoff; new CB1 member; no justice for the family of Helene Zucker Seeman; Basketball City update; Clipper City sailboat; Barnes & Noble.
First Impressions: Caravelli’s Pizzeria
The new restaurant from Ed McFarland (of Ed's Lobster Bar) has opened in the World Financial Center, serving "Comfort Italian." / 3 comments
Newsletter: July 21
TCQ&A: Dan Kohn • Collect Pond Park • City Hall Bike Path • Valentine No. 6 • Nicola Formichetti pop-up • Goldman Sachs wine store • Life in "the Gehtto" • Cool acrobat photos • More
CB1 Seaport/Civic Center Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: J&R's street-naming request; City Hall Bike Path; Save Our Seaport; Foley Square wayfinding signage; Samsara Café's liquor license application. UPDATE: Now with Foley Square signage.
Seen & Heard: Goldman Sachs Wine Store
Plus: Columbine's new new name; 88 Franklin penthouse raises its price; special CB1 Landmarks meeting about Governors Island; clay party; gluten-free beer. UPDATED 7/21 with a bit more wine-store info. / 4 comments
In the News: Panda Bears?
That's what Nicola Formichetti says. Plus: SouthWestNY finds a new home; fashion designer Sally LaPointe; kosher slaughter; WTC noise complaints; nanny turned baker; Wooly's Ice; Setai on sale again.
Collect Pond Lives Again
What might just be the crappiest park in Manhattan is finally getting a revamp. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: New Business
Guess what's coming to Church and Murray (go on, it's not a hard one). Plus: Moomah deal; La Colombe bottled coffee; 77 Reade storefronts revealed. / 7 comments
In the News: The Gehtto
More complaints about a certain skyscraper. Plus: A fake artist; Lower Manhattan's regeneration; fish tanks; Bubby's co-founder's new company; Trinity Wall Street music. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pharmacy Open
Plus: Pop-up gallery; exercise party; Jazz Wednesdays; mini golf; week-long 9/11 remembrance (including reunion for first responders); Greenmarket forecast. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
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