Inside Damon Dash’s Vintage Shop
I'm guessing that many Tribecans are fascinated by what goes on inside Damon Dash's headquarters at 172 Duane. Now there's a vintage shop, Local 172 Trading Post. I stopped by this afternoon—the opening party is today—to check it out.
In the News: Ice Rink
...or no ice rink? Plus: Tracy Anderson; robots; population boom; young naked photographer; a sculpture; Leelee Sobieski. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Party at Da Mikele!
Plus: Spa deals; what Damon Dash will be selling at his Local 172 Trading Post; great lineup at City Winery for Japan relief.
Photo Safari: Who Turned Out the Lights?
This week: Photos taken on Dover, Church, Broadway, Front, W. Broadway, and Varick. / 1 comment
Everyone Wants Safer Streets, Right?
A new initiative to get deliverypeople to ride their bikes safely is kicking off here in Tribeca. I spoke with the founder, Nancy Gruskin, whose husband was fatally injured in an accident with a cyclist riding the wrong direction. / 7 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. Update: We have a winner! / 13 comments
Seen & Heard: 50 Franklin
Where is it, exactly? Plus: Deals on bikini wax and a burger (now I know what I'm doing this weekend); Pen Parentis news.
In the News: Potbelly
Plus: Pier A agita; Fulton Street Transit Center on schedule; lobster cart menu and opening date; Battery Park's turkey-shaped farm; e.e. cummings's desk. / 1 comment
Tribeca Film Festival Update
Details on the community events, including the films to be screened the annual Drive-In at the WFC plaza (with a talent show), the soccer-themed day, the family festival, and more. Plus: Muppets.
New Kid on the Block: Fine Jewelry School
Reade Street has a fancy new tenant—make that two fancy new tenants: Kristin Hanson recently moved her Fine Jewelry School there, and her jewelry gallery is on its way. / 1 comment









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