Nosy Neighbor: Gizmo Update
Thanks to some helpful sleuths, I believe we can declare this Nosy Neighbor case closed.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Don't bother calling the number—it leads to Tribeca Barber Shop over on Beach.) Update: We have a winner! / 7 comments
Pop-Up: Patrik Ervell
The latest BOFFO Building Fashion pop-up opened yesterday, and it's just as much a trip as the first two. Artist Graham Hudson created a construction zone of a store for designer Patrik Ervell; imagine if Patron of the New had opened six months early.
Seen & Heard: Beach Street Construction
Brace yourselves. Plus: François Payard Bakery delay; funky sexy beats at MaryAnn's; architect Kevin Roche. / 2 comments
In the News: Shorties Deli Cafe
Plus: The Woolworth Building's "no tourists" sign; the original Zuccotti Park protest; OBAO now open in FiDi; swapping lofts; a $7.50 cookie; film director Andrew Niccol; outdoor furniture indoors.
The Return of Bowne & Co.
I had never been inside Bowne & Co. Stationers, but not for any good reason (excluding that it was closed for the past nine months). So when reader Pauline pointed out that the shop had reopened, I got on over there.
Newsletter: Oct. 20
Stoplight victory • Zutto rebooted • Whole Foods Tribeca's new Wellness Club • School zoning • Nosy Neighbor: Rooftop gizmos • John E. Zuccotti • Bon Chicken • Park51• Much more
Seen & Heard: Occupy Wall Street Reaches Out to Residents
Plus: Chamber-music salon at Le Pain Quotidien; Liberty Street conversion comes back to life; new FiDi community group. / 2 comments
In the News: Soho House for Muslims?
Possible Park51 permutations. Plus: Batman to shoot at OWS?; Earl's Court opening date; Cuomo and his strong-arm move of the St. Nicholas church; New York Cares; a sale at 9 Murray. / 1 comment
Stoplight Victory
The DOT has agreed to install a traffic signal at Greenwich and Duane! And nobody had to die first! / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Bon Chicken
The coop has been flown. Plus: New gallery; when kids are trick-or-treating; zombie novel book club. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Relative to other parts of the city FiDi has comparatively little green space, let alone trees on the streets. Further,... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
A lot of NIMBYism in these comments. Financial district is basically the birthplace of the skyscraper, has always been crowded,... — Cd / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
One solution to the lack of common areas and too much traffic: close streets to cars/trucks permanently, and convert them... — Ben / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Typo: before 2010 (not 2020) — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Before 2020, the area was still mostly office (personally I would not describe as moribund) and actually less traffic. There... — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I pass by 100 Gold a couple of time a week. At street level it seems dank and squat, and... — Gary / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Lovely and well deserved -- keep up the good work, Adger! — John Willenbecher / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday