What’s Up This Week
The teachers' union, the power of $15, free wine, and a big bad wolf are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
New Kid on the Block: Openspace
"Our Sufi practice draws us to work that is awe-inspiring, transporting, transformative, and even healing," says Ameena Meer, co-founder of the new gallery at 9 N. Moore.
In the News: Tribeca Hero
Plus: New Amsterdam Market indoors for a weekend; 114 Liberty apartment; $750 worth of Monistat stolen from Duane Reade.
Seeking Photos of 1WTC
I'm gathering photos of One World Trade. I know that some of you have views of it from your apartments or offices! Especially those of you who live or work—or live/work—in the taller buildings around here. / 1 comment
BPC North: Goldman Sachs’s Retail and Restaurant Plans
A scout reports that the Verdesian building in Battery Park City held an event on Thursday in which details were revealed about Goldman Sachs's retail plans for its building and for the Conrad Hotel (née Embassy Suites). / 4 comments
In the News: Giant Bedbug
Plus: The couple behind Liberty Church; Wichcraft updates its menu; knife fight on Front Street.
Photo Safari: A Cinderella Story
This batch: photos taken on Duane and Reade, as well as at the Visionaire and the World Financial Center.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this building is? Prove it where it counts—in the comments. UPDATE: We have a winner! / 1 comment
Newsletter: Jan. 21
Tribeca pronunciation guide • TCQ&A: Alycea Ungaro • New-build hotel • New drugstore • Twelve tweets • East River Park • Palm Tribeca deal (and contest) • Bogardus Mansion • Much more
What’s Up This Weekend
Adam Sandler, Chinatown parade prep, and a tough-ass Bill Cosby are just a few of the highlights on this weekend’s agenda.
In the News: Bogardus Mansion
Plus: Katrina Vonnegut at RH Gallery; Tribeca Townhomes penthouse; huge new Asian restaurant planned for Canal Street; Millennium High School; No. 22 Renwick; Adeline Adeline; BPCer doing good in India; RBC's coffee maven; hating on fireplaces; affordable housing; James McCune Smith; Kardashians. / 2 comments
Try-Beck-Uh
I bet you're pronouncing at least one Tribeca business's name incorrectly. (I was.) / 14 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
REALLY shows the difference between when this was an neighborhood of families headed by teachers, artists, manufacturers, and other normal... — Elizabeth / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
Nice to know it won't be a commercial ghost town soon but...anyone else miss Sergio? Or the lovely family that... — Elizabeth / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
I think the picture is showing the northeast corner of Sixth and Walker (or the southwest corner of the building).... — Robert Ripps / Blank Street Coffee is coming to Sixth and Walker
There is staff there now. Parents do NOT like being told what to do. — Tribeca Citizen / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
You do know this project predates this administration, correct? — malcolm / Deliverista Hub at City Hall will open soon
When we neighbors organized to create this lovely )then private) park back in 1983 we had on site paid staff... — Jean Grillo / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
Is the Parks Dept or the Friends allowed to impose fines for this, for damaging public property or something? And... — SW / The young vandals of Washington Market Park