In the News: No Landmarking for Mosque Building
Plus: Deutsche Bank building drama; Blue Smoke in BPC; Dance New Amsterdam on the ropes; "The Zero Hour" gets reviewed; and a $3.4 million apartment sale in 66 Leonard.
Calendar: July 8–August 15
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Fulton Stall Market; "Single White Female"; Rochester City Ballet (free); Thrillerfest; Bear in Heaven and Zola Jesus; "Miserable Men" comedy; Dances of Vice; "Hello Lonesome"; Erik Mongrain and Dave Eggar. Plus: the full calendar through August 15.
Seen & Heard: Boot Camp Bargain
Plus: sales at Tribeca MedSpa, Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, and Torly Kid; Vestry Wines celebrates Bastille Day; Crumbs bakery in FiDi opens weekends; CsillaWear and Bacardi team up.
Tiny Streets: Part 1
Asha Agnish photographed the tiny streets in and around Tribeca—the streets only locals know. Here's part 1: Collister Street, Benson Street, St. John's Lane, and Trimble Place. / 4 comments
In the News: Carmine’s Succumbs
Plus: Nicole Miller offers a tour of Tribeca; brokers accept the garbage garage; Queen Elizabeth's visit is about as interesting as one might have expected; Fannie Mae approves three more BPC buildings; 9/11 memorial progress.
The TCQ&A: “I Love How Empty the Streets Are”
TriBeCa Therapy's Matt Lundquist shows us around his Tribeca—including which building he secretly covets, which restaurant he's still grieving the loss of, and which celebrity he spotted watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" at Peace & Love.
Keys to the City
A few questions for Julie Pitman, the artist, designer, and Tribecan who created the winged piano in Tribeca Park. (Such as: What it was like to watch someone play your piano? "A pure adrenaline rush, fabulous!" she says.) / 2 comments
Suggestion Box: Whole Foods’ Team Leader Responds
A few weeks back, I posted an item asking everyone for constructive ways on how Whole Foods Tribeca could improve. Last week, I emailed over the suggestions. The manager has responded.... / 6 comments
Newsletter: July 6
Tribeca en plein air • Calendar: Diddy, Steve Earle, Alison Moorer • Stroller Boot Camp • Public-art pianos • "This Mess" at Pelavin Gallery
Stroller Boot Camp
At Mind Over Matter's "Stroller Boot Camp," new mothers incorporate their babies into the workout. Rebecca Sadek audited a class.
In the News: Queen Elizabeth II
...is visiting lower Manhattan tomorrow. Plus: bedbugs at Seaport store; a white boom in Manhattan, especially below Canal; Locanda Verde; where the public-art pianos were painted.
Tribeca en Plein Air
Diane Hardy Waller, one of the 24 artists in the Art Students League class that recently spent two days painting in and around Duane Park, was kind enough to send over examples of the fruits of their labor. / 3 comments
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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