Suggestion Box: Equinox
Let's get constructive again! Last time, we offered advice to Whole Foods on how it could improve the customer experience. I thought we might try Equinox next. I'll go first.... UPDATE: Now we know that Equinox is listening—and the Tribeca location is due to be renovated—what are you waiting for? / 16 comments
Seen & Heard: Fast Cars
One York lands a fabulous car dealership. Plus: a market on Chambers; the Dash Gallery could use some help; are you the "next Dorothy"?
In the News: White Horse Tavern
Theater Bar ramps up the buzz. Plus: Governor Paterson suggests a compromise to Park51; inside an $11.5 million apartment; One Rector Park price cuts; the Turks & Frogs guys do some moonlighting.
The Stories of Battery Park City
"A doorman once asked me if the district had once been an Indian graveyard," says Joyce Gold, who'll be leading a historical tour of Battery Park City in the fall.
Newsletter: Aug. 10
TCQ&A: Writer Glenn Plaskin • Tribeca Parenting • New York miscellany • Puffy's Tavern • HBO pilot • Calendar • Capsouto Park • More
In the News: So Mehta
Graffiti gets a new name. Plus: Con Ed won't block Park51; pop-up park in FiDi; Millennium High School overcrowding; Drawing Center bails on downtown; Trump Soho bar.
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Parenting
When Realbirth closed, Tribeca Pediatrics' Dr. Michel Cohen saw an opportunity, hiring as many as 12 of Realbirth's teachers to cover the same sort of topics—preparation for childbirth, baby-care basics, breastfeeding—that Realbirth did. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Susan Sarandon
...might soon be hanging around the Balloon Saloon? Plus: Deals on Zaitzeff, Khushi, Whole Foods gelato, and merch at Kula Yoga Project; an uplifting photo exhibit; and Theater Bar update.
New York Miscellany
Here's a bunch of interesting stuff I've come across online that's more about New York City than it is about Tribeca per se.
Seen & Heard: Is Puffy’s Moving?
Hope not! Plus: Chanterelle space having work done; Tribeca Meet & Greet at Dash Gallery; "Mad Men" party; Chambers Street work to begin tomorrow; and how to help underprivileged kids get ready for school. / 2 comments
In the News: Graffiti Restaurant
...is coming to Duane. Plus: Another objection to Park51; Ninja gets ripped; Ward III summer cocktail; this week's Geekdown; death of a bikini bar.
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on West Broadway, 3rd Place, Broadway, and Church. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Kessler supported the Soho/Noho upzoning that was a boon to real estate devolopers and damaging to the people who actually... — Pam / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
What a great day! I was also so impressed by how quickly the Sanitation Dept got the neighborhood cleaned up.... — Linda Secondari / The Knicks ticker-tape parade shuts down the neighborhood
Hi Pam I’m so enjoying all the photos you shot of the celebration! You really captured the “ local” vibe... — Sardi / The Knicks celebration has already started
NYC needs to address Citibikers who routinely go through red lights, go wrong way, look at their phones. A daily... — lisa / ICYMI, the speed limit is now 20 mph
Nice photos! — ALLAN TANNENBAUM / The Knicks ticker-tape parade shuts down the neighborhood
Within 1-2 miles of home, I mostly walk or bike in good weather. I take the subway for longer trips... — Jeannine Kiely / The Candidates 2026: Jeannine Kiely for Assembly District 66
Pretty sure this is the case, and it's why Cuomo loved to use it as his pet area for random... — malcolm / What a difference a tree makes