No More “I’m Bored!”: Keeping Kids Busy This Summer
The longest days of the year can get really, really long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep 'em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
The Spanish designer's new boutique has opened, and it's a kick.
Seen & Heard: Steven Alan Sample Sale
It's that time again. Plus: Broadway and Franklin; $1 pizza; Downtown CSA; get your portrait in a gallery show; HBO show being shot here.
In the News: More on the Bathhouse
Plus: 1WTC glass problem; Irish-American protest; loft peeping; 7 Hubert real estate; Marc Forgione trying to branch out; Imagination Playground; Bruce Weber moving his office here.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: Converting the NYPD horse stables to a WTC command center (fie!); banning most left turns off Canal Street; the Bogardus Triangle clocktower; liquor license for Jung Sik; street closures for Duane Park events; counterfeit-goods legislation. / 8 comments
Newsletter: May 12
Bell-ringing at Trinity Church • Kutsher's Tribeca menu • Test-driving Pier 25's new mini golf course • Bogardus clock • Sarabeth's delayed again • Dis Respectacles • Fatty Snack • More
Kutsher’s Tribeca: The Menu
There are enough classics—latke! egg creams! varnishkes!—to send old-school types to heaven, or wherever. But the newfangled takes are what will really catch your attention. / 14 comments
The New Mini Golf Course: A Test Drive
It's exceedingly easy. What kind of lessons are we teaching here, people? / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Dis Respectacles
Closing or moving. Plus: New restaurant coming to 54-56 Franklin; "Something Borrowed" filmed locally; "Glee" mention; Tribeca Grand bikes; anyone know a good building managing agent? UPDATE: Dean's closed, but hopefully reopening soon.
In the News: Fatty Snack
Plus: New condo buildings doing well; Battery Park City ground-rent deal; real-estate statistics; David Bouley reworking Bouley; teenager struck by 4WTC rod; more. UPDATE: FiDi's Hello Pasta closed.
Seen & Heard: Sarabeth’s Delayed
But they're so nice about it. Plus: Dylan Prime clambake special; B Flat anniversary party; Cachaçaria Boteco's new food menu; MaxDelivery now selling Ottomanelli meat (with temporary discount).
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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