Newsletter: July 4
East River Ferry • New Kid on the Block: Kansas Gallery • Dominique Strauss-Kahn • CB1's July agendas • Tribeca sales report • Compose paused • 471 Washington • What's up this week •
In the News: Pier Cracks
Plus: New Yorker writer on race and class in Tribeca; Detroit is like Tribeca in the "early days"; bad deal at 46 White; Bastille Day party back on; Jason Binn; 9/11 rally for bigots.
Seen & Heard: Compose Paused
It's being remodeled. Plus: Gallery closes up shop; Broadway has a new star; ice-cream sandwiches.
What’s Up This Week
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a July 4 barbecue, Rickie Lee Jones, 10,000 Maniacs, films about creepy kids, "Walking and Talking" with an appearance by Liev Schreiber, "Manhattan," bluegrass, Parker Posey at her finest, and more.
Your Weekly Sales Report
Seven sales were reported in the past week, from two for $750,000 (both in the same building) to $9 million for the Franklin Street building that was once to be the home of Glad Tidings Tabernacle (listed at $18 million).
In the News: Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Plus: Compose's new chef, new plans; trouble at New York by Gehry and 57 Reade; two new developments nearly sold out; meet your new neighbor across Canal Street. Update: Added info on Superdry opening in Seaport.
Photo Safari: Don’t Eat Where You Bleep
An awesome baby and a pampered bulldog are just two of the (non-fecal-matter-related) highlights of this week's Photo Safari.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. [Update: We have a winner!] / 1 comment
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
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Sounds promising. How much power does such a BID have? Could it actually do something to clear out the illicit... — Marcus / New group to explore the potential of a Tribeca Business Improvement District
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church