Newsletter: Jan. 29
Shopdogs of Tribeca • New home décor shop • Inside Happy Science • New restaurant updates • Terror trials • School zoning • Brutal winds • And more!
This Weekend’s Movies
If only there were a way to merge "Edge of Darkness" and "When in Rome": Some S.O.B. snatched Mel Gibson's coin from the Trevi Fountain, and nothing's gonna stop him from getting it back....
Roundup: #2 Is #1
School zoning resolved • Terror trial: Bloomberg comes to his senses • Free crepes • African Burial Ground • Lauren Conrad, OMG • Wine events galore • And more
Here Comes Tamarind Tribeca
The plywood has come off of what used to be the Socrates diner space at Hudson and Franklin, across from Nobu, and while the windows are still papered up, I did catch a glimpse of the inside when a worker opened a door—and it looks like it’s going to be very pretty inside. I called […]
Inside Happy Science
In June, I wrote a bit about Happy Science, intrigued enough by the Franklin Street storefront to poke around the group's website. A couple of months ago, Happy Science's PR rep invited me to act like a real journalist and take a meeting with Happy Science USA CEO Yuki Oikawa.
Upcoming at Poets House
Poets House has released its winter/spring 2010 schedule, and while I like poetry—seriously, I even subscribe to Poetry magazine!—I don’t know enough about it (which is to say I have a hard time remembering poets’ names) to feel comfortable singling any event out. Worth noting, however: Ecopoetic Futures, a series of events that examine poetry and […] / 1 comment
Roundup: You Who?
Party for Haiti at Tribeca Cinemas on Friday • The Who tribute rehearsal • Opera at Duane Park • The latest on the terror trial • St. Vincent's Non-Hospital • Harvey Keitel sued over renovations
La Lumia’s Sale to Benefit Haiti
La Lumia, the clothing store that was on Church, next to Kori, from 1985 until last February, has recently reopened at 27 Park Place. But while the store is having a big sale to benefit Haiti earthquake relief tomorrow and Friday, owner and designer Jackie Sencion says it's not a housewarming party. / 1 comment
Shopdogs of Tribeca
Sometimes that doggie in the window isn't for sale.... Asha Agnish photographed the dogs—and one cat—who spend their days "working" at Tribeca businesses. / 9 comments
Roundup: Silver Meddle
No more "acute care" at St. Vincent? • Governors Island/terror trial in the NYT • Julie Menin explores a woman's prerogative • Sheldon Silver likes 3R • Ugly Betty = ugly parking • TriBeCafe update
Welcome to the ‘Hood: Cristina Dos Santos
Who says you can’t go home again? Cristina Dos Santos has opened a home décor shop at 39 N. Moore, where she lived during the first half of the last decade (she has since moved to the Financial District). “I lived right above here!” she says, laughing and pointing at the ceiling. / 6 comments
News Roundup: Ill Wind
Winds bring down pieces of Beekman Tower • Tribeca for Change rallying for healthcare reform • Tribeca Cinemas' doc series starts tonight • "Lear" extended • 92YTribeca adds to its February schedule—including a screening of "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"
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The delivery companies, including Amazon, have gotten away with some serious malfeasance in their treatment of workers over the years,... — John Gallagher / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
This is only the beginning of the ridiculous streetscape "improvements" that this administration is pushing. The area adjoining the Brooklyn... — Downtown Dad Reborn / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
Fake logos? Does this mean that folks wearing the NYPD and FDNY baseball caps don't work for the city??? Protect... — Gary / Seen & Heard: Stealing the TC logo
Ask the neighbors of the East Village street the delivery people have hijacked and turned it into a barracks, a... — MBCG / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
I agree with "G" -- ICE is the first thing I thought of. — Martine / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
So, we are letting these kamakazi e-cyclists get free electricity? What’s next? Free charging for electric cars and, hey, why... — John S / Deliverista hub on Broadway is under construction
Deep thanks to Nicole for continuing the legacy and mission of our legendary chef David Bouley. I was lucky enough... — Gilberto. / Foundation established for David Bouley