What’s Up This Week
Puppets, write-your-own obits, a Cuban chanteuse, and Joyce Carol Oates are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
Seen & Heard: Pizza Joint Closing?
Plus: Salaam Bombay deal; upcoming shopping mixer; cool art via Let There Be Neon; wine dinner; yarn art. / 2 comments
In the News: New Ferries
Plus: Tom Duane on why we need a bus garage; Trinity wooing Pearson to Hudson Square; Save the Staircase; House of Relief hospital; Skylofts on sale; Taco Tuesday; real estate marketing; Michael Stipe.
Seen & Heard: Strawberry Closing
Plus: Deal at Cowgirl Sea-Horse (again); Project No. 8's online sample sale; dates for the Tribeca Film Festival's free movies at the World Financial Center plaza; clay imprints of baby hands.
Photo Safari: Brooklyn Burns
This week: photos taken on Church, Broadway, River Terrace, Greenwich, Franklin Place (or maybe it was Cortlandt Alley?), and Beekman.
In the News: Tiny’s
Plus: Update on racist Stuyvesant students; 1 Rector Park; free beer; gay conference; too many events in BPC?; guide to pre-K registration.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) / 3 comments
What’s New in Battery Park
The funky stuff sprouting at Battery Park includes the pinwheel-shaped Dutch Pavilion (opening in two months), a cool relief map of 1660 New Amsterdam, and a sexy bench. Too bad two trees had to be cut down, though, to make room for the carousel. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: WFC Restaurants
Updates on Caravelli's Pizzeria and Ed's Lobster Bar cart. Plus: Deals for spa treatments, margaritas, and Tex-Mex food; two enthusiasms (one a lunch spot and the other a cookie).
Greenwich South: An Update
Trinity Wall Street's new community center, two restaurants coming to south of the World Trade Center, and the building that's being demolished as part of the development of the old American Stock Exchange Building. / 1 comment
In the News: Stuyvesant Stupidity
Make that alleged Stuyvesant stupidity. Plus: BPC security outrage; smoking outdoors in BPC; helping Finn Square; the Hideaway; big families.
12 Tweets of Tribeca
Welcome to Tweebeca, where the elements will have their way with you and you better not be eating cookies. / 1 comment
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Lol I actually see people using that vending machine all the time! — Tribeca Local / Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan creates Duane Park T-shirt
Totally agree, those hours are ridiculous... it's NYC, not suburban Iowa — Tribeca Local / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Could you maybe check in on TSB opening plans? Have so been looking forward to it! — GD / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Talg, Why can't you take your dog to the nearby dog park? — Elizabeth / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
This business has been a cornerstone of Tribeca, and has never been a problem. They shouldn’t see their hours change... — Reademan / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Not taking that bait. I hope you find healing, Talg. — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Hey TALG……anger issues?? And no……my kid does not s**t on the lawn that kids play on. Enjoy your day. — Francesco / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?