NKOTB: Tribeca Paint
"My dream has always been to open a hardware store in my own neighborhood,” says Andy Scheman, whose Tribeca Paint—Hardware & Home opens tomorrow in the West Broadway space that used to be Tribbles.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
The CB1 Tribeca committee discusses one-way tolls on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, liquor-license applications for Duane Street and the Pig-N-Whistle space, a newsstand at W. Broadway and N. Moore, drunk Pace students, and more.
In the News: Marc Forgione vs. NYT
Plus: P.S. 234 kindergarten update, the garbage garage in Hudson Square, the White House pastry chef (a Tribeca alum), Tamarind Tribeca, and inside the One York apartment of the Ricky's founder
Teardrop Park South Unveiled
Battery Park City's half-acre Teardrop Park South finally opened today, and as you can see from the photos, it's quite pretty (despite the rain).
Seen & Heard: MTA Union Protests
...and Duane Street residents are ticked off. Plus: Teardrop Park South opens tomorrow, Takahachi Bakery delayed, rare Federico Fellini movie, spa deals, Mondo Cane exhibit, and a Hula Hoop contest—for adults, too! / 1 comment
In the News: Art Truck
Plus: Danny Meyer rumor gets a Shake Shack demurral • Man accused of burgling Amanda Peet acquitted • Crossing guards coming to three West Street intersections • Meeting for P.S. 234 waitlistees / 1 comment
Cristina Dos Santos on Your Bed
With her new line of sheets, Cristina Dos Santos is officially one step closer to becoming Martha Stewart than the rest of us are.
Seen & Heard: Sasha Wolf Gallery
Sasha Wolf Gallery is moving to Chelsea. Plus: A rumor that the Spotted Pig/Breslin folks are also coming to BPC, a chat with the woman who runs the Fulton Stall Market, Tribeca Dental Studio deal, and Park Place finally gets paved.
Taste of Tribeca: The Menu
What some of the participating restaurants will be serving at the event. Remember, each ticket gets you six tastes, so start making your lists.... Plus: Recapping the chefs' tips.
Recent Comments: Telling It Like It Is!
People have often asked me whether this site gets many comments, and I say no, but that I don't take it personally because I'm not much of a commenter on other sites, so why should I expect others to be different? But lately there's been a surge in comments....
Seen & Heard: More on Danny Meyer
Someone who would know confirms that he's negotiating in BPC • Archipelago moves out • Bubby's in Williams-Sonoma • Saluggi's launches brunch • Veuve Clicquot base-wine tasting at New York Vintners / 1 comment
Foto Friday
Yeah, so it's not Friday—call 311 and file a complaint. This week: Photos taken on Frankfort, West Broadway, Reade, and Lispenard.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza