In the News: New 3WTC Design
Plus: Pick-A-Bagel temporarily closed; 88 Leonard sold; Brooklyn Bridge jackhammering; pizza truck; new steakhouse from the Five Guys guys; should Cedar Street be reversed? UPDATE: Added info on $22.5M townhouse. / 2 comments
From Arad to Tribeca
Lior Schapiro talks about how life here is different than in Israel, where he grew up: "I did my military service in Gaza. Central Park at night is nothing." It’s the fifth Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.
Newsletter: June 23
TCQ&A: Patrick Parrish • Shibumi Spa • Help plan a restaurant • BPC lions • 37 Warren • Hudson River Park • "Unique Sweets" • Nutmegger • Much more
In the News: Lions Dead?
Plus: 9/11 health-benefits boundary extended; 396 Broadway going condo; why FiDi dining is so weak; 135 William on sale; Seaport Museum officials wimp out; 70 Pine landmarked; school composting. UPDATE: Added report about big Broadway building going condo.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Townhomes
Plus: Greenmarket report; Nili Lotan sale; free boot camp; Jimmy Scott and Justin Vivian Bond; New Amsterdam Market calendar; course listings; Bowflex giveaway.
Roadtesting Shibumi Spa
On a reader's recommendation—and at the invitation of director Soli Davis—I went for a facial-and-reflexology session at Shibumi Spa on Leonard Street. UPDATE: Massages are also on sale through June—90 minutes for the price of 60 ($115).
In the News: Hudson River Park
Changes are afoot. Plus: Holding hands to commemorate 9/11 and writing songs about Battery Park City. When did this become the dorkiest part of Manhattan? Udpate: Added item about the BPC ice rink. / 1 comment
Help Plan a Restaurant
A prominent Tribecan has rented the Bangal Curry space on W. Broadway—but now he isn't sure what to do with it. Any suggestions? / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: “Unique Sweets”
Starring Tribeca's Paulette Goto. Plus: Dudley's Paw Dog Walkers' new name; Tribeca talks and tour at 92YTribeca; lunch challenge (five weekday lunches for $50); Walker's expansion. / 3 comments
In the News: Staircase Victory Lap
Plus: Thalassa's "meze lounge"; hostel with a catch; the Wooly; a Duane Reade that looks "like a high-end department store" coming to FiDi. Update: Added info about "Project Runway" taping. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 37 Warren
Plus: Free paint (for a good cause); "Men in Black III"; Maxwell's menu; time-lapse WTC photography; Sarabeth's Tribeca; Raccoon Lodge; lemonade.
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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