Breezy Listening
Photographer Asha Agnish shoots the audiences (ouch!) at various River to River Festival concerts: "Castle Clinton, South Street Seaport, Rockefeller Park, Wagner Park—each offers a different blend of music, food, water views, and people-watching."
Seen & Heard: Ace Is No More
The rumor was confirmed. Plus: A gallery is coming to Duane Street; Stuzzicheria progress; Billy's and MaxDelivery are hosting a social (with a cupcake deal); and Rosh Hashana at City Winery. / 2 comments
In the News: The Daily News
Plus: A couple of law-breaking nuns inspire a Julia Sugarbaker moment; the renovations of the old American Express stables; Smith & Mills and Just Scandinavian. / 1 comment
Wickiworld: Wooly Bully
As Wickham Boyle learned from her daughter, the fashion crowd's hotspot du jour is located inside the Woolworth Building.
Here Comes Birdbath
Tribeca's bakery explosion continues: We're getting a Birdbath bakery. UPDATE: This outpost of Birdbath will have more packaged-to-go food and City Bakery's famous hot chocolate. / 7 comments
Newsletter: July 20
TCQ&A: Ariel Porath • Calendar • CSA Chronicles: Tomatopalooza • Signs Among Us • Inside Bogardus Mansion • And much more
Seen & Heard: Bouley Delay
Bouley Studio isn't open yet. Plus: Sandwich deal; Best Made rucksack; appointment at Trinity Wall Street; and how to order a picnic tote for Saturday's New Amsterdam Market.
In the News: Cobblestoned
They look pretty but.... Plus: Sarah Palin pokes her beehive in our business; the WSJ checks out a photography exhibit; the LMDC thinks about loosening the purse strings.
Inside Bogardus Mansion
I went and checked out Bogardus Mansion, the event space at 75 Murray that was recently mentioned in the Daily News. Come fall, it'll also be an art gallery—and more.
Signs Among Us
"I found these signs in and around Tribeca within a few short hours," writes photographer Barry Fidnick. "Most often, the signs themselves were not remarkable, but upon a closer look, many became thought-provoking."
Seen & Heard: Pop Shop
Let There Be Neon revisits the good old days. Plus: a potentially scamming nun; Paul Dano; two more hotels on their way; Summer Streets to close Lafayette; and a harbor-cruise deal. / 1 comment
In the News: TC on GMA
Plus: A decision on the Winter Garden staircase by the end of the year?; Adeline Adeline; a former WMS teacher; a cat that swims for physical therapy; and a freelance ballerina.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow