News Roundup: Harboring Guilt
Terror trials on Governors Island? • Shopping for Haiti • Soho hotel updates • Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club • More burlesque • An all-women "Julius Caesar" • And more
A Divine Eye
There’s an interesting new show at Sasha Wolf Gallery: Russian photographer Yola Monakhov—who currently lives in New York, teaching at Columbia University and Mercer College (and contributing to The New Yorker)—used Dante’s Divine Comedy as a framework for shooting in Italy. She engaged with her subjects about the poem, “noting their interpretations of moments in […]
News Roundup: Hive Mentality
Sad news from Capsouto Frères • Helping Haiti by dining at Tribeca Grill • Tribeca Meet and Greet tomorrow • A new neighborhood landmark • And much more
February at 92YTribeca: Paul Rudd!
There's some intriguing stuff on the schedule—including an appearance by Paul Rudd and screenings of Gosford Park and The Real Cancún. / 1 comment
The TCQ&A: “I Order the Kid-Size Pastas at Max”
Carrie Loewenthal, founder of the new fashion website Little Birdie, answers questions about Tribeca—including her best celeb sighting, where she goes for cupcakes, her favorite street, and more. / 4 comments
Gluten for Punishment
Many of the annoying, chronic symptoms we feel and spend our lives tolerating may in fact be food intolerance or sensitivity, says health and wellness coach Marissa Vicario. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 18
SoulCycle debuts next to Whole Foods • Bankruptcy, lawsuit dismissal, whispers of trouble • Benefits for Haiti • Yelp on Tribeca • Events this week • More
News Roundup: Giving Cash
City Winery lines up stars for its four-night Haiti benefit • Is The Smyth hotel in trouble? • Tribeca doorman in the news • Bad news for local skateboarders • And more
Good Yelp Is Hard to Find
A couple of days ago a friend forwarded me a Yelp newsletter about Tribeca (click to enlarge). From what I can tell, it’s an edition of Yelp’s weekly New York newsletter that happens to be devoted to Tribeca. I read the first paragraph (“Right next to De Niro, but we’ll be hood forever… While Jay-Z […]
News Roundup: Cycle for Haiti
Chelsea Clinton leads a Haiti benefit at SoulCycle • Tribeca all over the news • Fun new art installation on Church • Spielberg on WTC redevelopment? • And much more
Welcome to the ‘Hood: SoulCycle
Anyone who has craved a thorough workout in just one hour will want to check out SoulCycle Tribeca, opening today in the same building as Whole Foods. “We call it a full-body, indoor-cycling workout,” says Julie Rice, who founded the company with Elizabeth Cutler in 2006. “In 45 minutes, you can get your cardio, […]
Newsletter: Jan. 15
School zoning coverage • Cool Staple Street photos • New businesses • Steals and deals at shops and restaurants • Documentary film series • More
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow