In the News: More Mosques
Plus: Obama dips a toe into the discussion, then pulls it out; a literato at Cercle Rouge; and a local bar survives a sting operation.
In the News: Stuzzicheria Menu
Plus: Top cookies in town include three from Tribeca; a chic steel chaise (keep it in the shade maybe?); Pier 25 from up high; "Eco-Flowers for Kids" now half off.
Not Your Average Mama Drama
"Underneath the talk about breasts, sex, and seduction lies a whip-smart feminist with a Ph.D from Columbia," writes Anojja Shah about Anna Fishbeyn, whose one-woman show, "Sex in Mommyville," opens next week at the Flea. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 13
Preogress report: what's opening soonish • Frozen-yogurt truck • Suggestion box: Equinox • Tour guide Joyce Gold • Calendar • Pomme closed • Where in Tribeca
Where in Tribeca…?
I was wondering if I should pull the plug on this little game—it's hard finding the right balance between too hard and too easy—when I noticed a weathervane.... Know where it is? Please answer in the comments. [Updated with the answer] / 3 comments
Calendar: Aug. 13–Sept. 6
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Harry Nilsson documentary and tribute; 80s flicks "Popeye" and "Joystick"; SEAPaddle NYC; flowers for kids; concerts by Tracy Bonham, The Wedding Present, and others; Mayor's Cup kayak race; free family tennis clinics; Fulton Stall Market; a look at Chinese weddings; much more.
Seen & Heard: Calamity Chang
...is ready for takeoff. Plus: Civil war at Bon Chon; history tour deal; gluten-free baking mixes; a good, affordable lunch option; and a "Sporting Sail."
In the News: Bedrock Revival
Plus: Lady Gaga looks at a Tribeca rental; rezoning-out-hotels plan draws ire; nail salons serving alcohol; W New York Downtown's success; Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Downtown Hospital to open a wellness and prevention center.
Progress Report: Opening Soonish
In the next month and a half, the streets of Tribeca should look a bit different—new businesses (and new outposts of existing ones) are set to pop up all over. Let's see what's on its way.... / 5 comments
A Very Cool Joyride
Today is the inaugural Tribeca day of Joyride—a truck serving tangy frozen yogurt and Stumptown coffee. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pomme Closed
Plus: Maybe RHX is closing too? Also, two commercials are about to be shot here, and a most refreshing lemonade. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't understand. Doesn't the No. 1 bus travel on Lafayette? DOT is expanding a bike lane and reducing travel... — Lisa / Lafayette will get a new two-way bike lane through the Village and Soho
Different things can be true at the same time: If there is to be this sort of charging-space, it is... — Lisa / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
I agree. It’s likely that there is an extremely high use of delivery apps in the neighborhood but one thing... — John Gallagher / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
Will know more after CB1 meeting on Thursday. — Tribeca Citizen / Anotheroom moving south on West Broadway
Sorry, but they are digging them up. — Tribeca Citizen / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
Entitled parents = entitled children. — Cd / The young vandals of Washington Market Park
The gazebo to that slide are quite far. Do we really think small children are digging out 30 year old... — Sue C / The young vandals of Washington Market Park