New Kid on the Block: Kansas Gallery
"I have a weakness for two-dimensional art, painting specifically," says Steven Stewart, founder of Kansas, the second entrant in Tribeca's up-and-coming gallery row. / 1 comment
On the Agendas
A possible Church Street speakeasy, M1-5, a Pier 11 bakery, the old American Stock Exchange, the Bogardus clocktower, Collect Pond Park, the City Hall Park's dangerous bike path, and more: What CB1 committees will be discussing in July.
Seen & Heard: 471 Washington
The striptease continues. Plus: Super Linda opening date; Tribeca Greenmarket forecast; "Love, Peace and Unicorns." / 1 comment
A Great Deal on Quality Family Entertainment
BMCC Tribeca PAC's 2011-12 Family Season is on sale now! With the 10Club Membership, you get 10 tickets for only $140—that's $14 per ticket (single tickets are normally $25). / Sponsored
In the News: J&R Can’t Take a Hint
Plus: 9/11 Memorial shortfall; inside a sale at 34 Laight; photo show at the "Lilac" ship at Pier 25; theater review; restaurant designer Larry Bogdanow; Rector Square payback; Winter Garden arts programming; Soul Daddy; smoking in BPC. / 1 comment
Field Trip: East River Ferry
As I mentioned yesterday, my friend Lisa and I took a spin on the new-ish East River Ferry. Here's what we learned, besides the fact that we're both fond of the word "thrum." / 4 comments
Newsletter: June 30
First Impressions: White & Church • New Kid on the Block: Goodie Girl Café • East River Waterfront • Nosy Neighbor: Dan Aykroyd's Blues Bar • Sarabeth's • Much more / 1 comment
In the News: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Open and mobbed. Plus: Acquittals in Deutsche Bank building fire case; how rent-stabilization changes affect Lower Manhattan; dissing Tracy Anderson; White & Church.
On the East River Waterfront
The first section to open is only two blocks long, but there's a lot to admire—including catwalks, carnivalesque art, and a rather large bone.
Seen & Heard: Brazilian Muralist
Plus: Denise Richards; July 4 barbecue; Sarah Mlynowski's new novel; Tamarind Tribeca. / 7 comments
In the News: East River Waterfront Open
Two blocks of it, anyway. Plus: Mike Piazza finally sells his apartment; more on the revamp of the WFC mall; kindergarten crunch; sketch artist draws Ray Kelly for charity.
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Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Hopefully this will have some benefit for other businesses but I do have to say it was always packed. Very... — John Gallagher / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
I, for one, and so tired of graffiti. The art deco post office on Canal gets carefully scrubbed clean, only... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Ben If the area was pedestrianized, what would happen with emergency vehicles, Access a Ride, school buses, trash pick-up? The... — Lisa / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold