What’s Up This Weekend
Gangster children, Jackie O, and the Year of the Rabbit are just a few of the highlights on this weekend’s agenda.
In the News: 88 Leonard on the Block
Plus: The Harrison's Jimmy Bradley; Verizon building sold; Sweet Lily honored; Tribeca is restaurant central.
Seen & Heard: PB & Caviar Sale
And the store is reopening on the Lower East Side. Plus: Deals for Kidville and spa treatments; landscape-painting show; kissing for discounts.
January Refresher
Openings! Birth-control jokes! Snow! More snow! In case you missed it, here’s what happened in and around Tribeca last month.
On the Agendas…
This month's CB1 committees are discussing all sorts of interesting matters: BPC ice rink, Ed's Lobster Bar, Harry's Italian, public art, Blue School, Hazelden.... Update: BPC ballfields meeting (re: ice rink) has been postponed till Feb. 10. / 3 comments
In the News: Borscht Belt Deli
Plus: Fascinating story in BPC (disorderly conduct or payback?); therapy for grieving pet owners; Southbridge Towers vs. Downtown Hospital; Chambers Street trees. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Crewcuts Tribeca
"We're here to be good neighbors," said J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler at the preview of the new Crewcuts Tribeca store, which opens this morning.
Special Newsletter: Sales, Deals & Discounts
Because everybody loves a bargain: a special newsletter of sales, deals, and discounts in greater Tribeca. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Super Cookies
Plus: Sarah Jessica Parker watch in effect; Crewcuts discount; gym and Soho restaurant deal; sell your jewelry and art. / 2 comments
1WTC Rising (Part 2)
One World Trade doesn't just loom over Tribeca—it can also be seen from points east, south, and west. / 1 comment
1WTC Rising
With One World Trade Center going up quickly—one floor every week!—I thought it was time to take note of where you can now spot the tower-to-be.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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Just what Tribeca needs, another "concept"... — Robert Ripps / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
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Is it true that District 2's downtown schools are under-scribed? I heard kids from Brooklyn are applying for out-of-district admission.... — Manhattanmommie / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
So, so tired of these monsters invading the city and making it less and less welcoming and humane with every... — jmm / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun