CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: A kosher conveyor-belt sushi restaurant; shortening the Hudson Street construction (and whether the work zone should be moved to N. Moore); reversing part of Beach Street; alternate-side parking. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 13
What's replacing Chanterelle • Progress Report: Opening Laterish • Yorganic • Blizzard photos • Sarabeth's forecast • Elliman Rentals • 250 West plans • Jazz bar update • State of the site
What’s Up This Weekend
Swinging London, alt-country, a MacArthur Genius, "Newsies," and Chinese puzzles are just a few of the highlights on this weekend’s agenda.
Seen & Heard: Sarabeth’s Forecast
Plus: The old Bouley Market rented?; mah jongg marathon; Japanese story for kids; ballet school deal; Art in General open call.
In the News: Plans for 250 West
Plus: The woman behind Weather Up; dining and dashing at Mehtaphor; more on Nouriel Roubini; Equinox's cheap new brand; Skyscraper Museum; Park51 exhibit.
Replacing Chanterelle…
A chef who did a stint at Bouley before returning home to open an acclaimed restaurant now appears to be coming back to Tribeca. / 2 comments
Pretty Little Blizzard
I spent yesterday griping about another snowstorm, but what a lovely one it turned out to be! Everything is frosted just so. / 5 comments
State of the Site
Maybe it's because of the new year, but I've been thinking about the future—of this site and of my life. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Jazz Bar Update
Plus: Lance Lappin salon deal; meeting for parents and the teachers' union; Moomah; a thought about restaurants and OpenTable.
In the News: Millenium Hilton
Plus: Jehangir Mehta's kitchen; "tattoo artist to the stars" in trouble; big lease at 100 Church; when apartments for sale or rent have explicit art.
New Kid on the Block: Elliman Rentals
Prudential Douglas Elliman has devoted its Leonard Street storefront (part of its Hudson Street office) to a new division all about rentals. / 1 comment
In the News: School Crowding
Plus: Canal Street reconstruction; review of "Pants on Fire's Metamorphoses" at the Flea; a mini-memoir of working at Yaffa.
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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: 101 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: 101 Franklin / 250 Church