Seen & Heard: Canal Park Playhouse
Plus: Counterfeiters on the loose; Clocktower Gallery info (sort of); Trattoria Cinque; more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: June 21
Lady Gaga in Tribeca • Suggestion Box: Whole Foods • Calendar • CsillaWear • Lai Montesca • Old real estate brochures • Much more
In the News: Water Street Revival
Plus: Two buildings up for sale, crime on the rise (and so, a task force!), the LMDC getting punished for its ineptitude, and a midlife crisis that doesn't sound so bad.
Rummaging the Past
A bunch of old real-estate brochures are now available online, and many are in Tribeca. They make for a fascinating glimpse into the way things used to be. / 1 comment
Tribeca Goes Gaga
Tribeca's hottest party burst into white-hot flame the other night when none other than Lady Gaga popped by Duane Park to hang out and sing a little Gershwin. / 11 comments
Suggestion Box: Whole Foods Tribeca
Let's try something new! What do you wish Whole Foods would do differently? When we're done I'll email our suggestions over to the manager. / 26 comments
Wickiworld: Bells Are Ringing
Ceramicist Lai Montesca has created a site-specific installation of bells and chimes at Re:Creative on Chambers. “In Buddhist thought, sounding chimes or bells summons the soul," she says. "I hope for nothing less."
Foto Friday
This week: Photos taken on Murray, Duane, West Broadway, and Chambers. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Two New Shops
Nirvana International and Mauri opening Saturday and Monday, respectively. Plus: Downtown Dance Factory's new classes; Just Scandinavian discount; new Khushi scrub; Over the Rhine and Paula Cole; and have you see this dog? / 1 comment
In the News: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Yum.... Plus: What's going on with 5 Beekman; a look at the construction on the Fulton Street Transit Center; a comedian who eats a lot of sugar; yet another farmer's market for the Seaport area.
New Pop-Up: CsillaWear
Designer Csilla Somogyi of CsillaWear is taking over 9 N. Moore for a time. Originally from Hungary—her name is pronounced chee-lah—Csilla has also lived in Africa, Mexico, and Texas, and her designs certainly have a global feel.
Where in Tribeca…?
Post your guesses in the comments. Please! UPDATE: We have a winner! The answer is posted. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. That approximate location has historically been the location of the city jail... — John Gallagher / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm
So funny, I took almost identical photos at WF on Saturday! The cupboards were literally bare, and there was a... — SW / Let the hoarding begin
This whole idea was poorly conceived. Ludicrous waste of time and the mess it has created is unconscionable. Nothing wrong... — R. / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail