Newsletter: September 9
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The reports of Nancy Whiskey’s demise are greatly exaggerated
The bar is weathering the sale of the building, a rent increase and an uncertain future, but there are no plans to close. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: It’s Fashion Week…
...so it's lights up on Staple Street. Plus "Fast Fine" dining comes to Hudson Square; a report from the Best Deal in Town department. / 4 comments
An update on plans for the Boltex building and Belle Reve
The buildings at the corner of Walker and Church are in play, with plans for a residential development that will encompass the whole corner. / 6 comments
A new friends group is greening Peck Slip plaza
Incorporated in 2022, the non-profit is greening the quarter acre at the Seaport and holding their first event next weekend. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Puffy’s in pen & ink
All the Restaurants adds another sketch; Holywater adds weekend brunch; a Tribecan launches her latest book for middle schoolers.
Upon the Palace will open this fall
The former Salaam Bombay space will be a Chinese restaurant operated by a group that has two others in Chelsea and Midtown. / 11 comments
An update on the Matera buildings
The Matera family acquired a dozen properties in the neighborhood starting in the 1970s; they are all in play now. / 17 comments
Newsletter: September 5
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Charging hub to open in early 2025 at City Hall
The City Hall Park "Deliverista Hub" will be a staffed outdoor kiosk that will incorporate e-bike battery charging, bike repair and a rest station for delivery workers. / 21 comments
Seen & Heard: Casa opening soon
Plus Downtown Soccer League kicks off this weekend; a Loft Peeper on the market; Chabad's block party this weekend. / 1 comment
City will spray for mosquitoes tomorrow night
Much of downtown will be sprayed starting at 10:30p until 6a the next morning.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
James! Thank you ! I love the photo. — Native NYer / Upon the Palace has opened
So by extension, ill will toward the future employees of Hobby Lobby? — Bobbie / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
Smartphones and doom scrolling has sucked the life out of our kids. Sometimes you need reminders like this to really... — hmmm / Capturing the lives of Tribeca youth before smartphones took hold
How many times, on a summer afternoon, did I sit on the doorsill at Dudley's Paw with Dudley beside me.... — John Willenbecher / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
Yum yum. Looking forward to going here! — SW / Upon the Palace has opened
Yes!!!! My lady and I have been BEGGING for one of these!!!! — Jack Gaff / Chambers Street Wines is opening a wine bar on… Chambers
so, no RIOTS or claims of a “rigged election”; is that the point? 🤔 — baba galacticus / It’s quiet out there