The architect whose conversions sparked the loft movement
Joseph Pell Lombardi embraced preservation as a young architect in the 1960s, and as a result, shaped Tribeca and Fidi as we know it today. / 6 comments
V Cafe has closed permanently
The restaurant opened in 2003 on Greenwich and Harrison, and has been a neighborhood favorite for these two decades. / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor Update: 101 Franklin / 250 Church has sold
The former office building that runs a full block from Leonard to Franklin will be converted to residential. The same firm has bought 222 Broadway. / 6 comments
Where to watch the July 4th fireworks
Macy's pyrotechnics will launch from the Hudson at 9:25p. The highway and Hudson River Park will close at 3p, with viewing areas open in the Village and Hell's Kitchen. / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: WundaBar Pilates
The founder patented her own machine that is a more compact and multi-purpose reformer. This is her 12th studio.
Newsletter: Happy 4th!
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Seen & Heard: Los Lobos at Rockefeller Park
Plus the Daily Grocer will close for summer; Pier 42 opens today with a new playground; Costa Rican artist at Warren Street gallery.
New Kid on the Block: Action Black
The membership-model fitness chain out of Colombia with about 11 locations there opened officially on June 22 on two floors on Franklin.
Seen & Heard: July 4th celebration at Castle Clinton
Plus CAVA will open in Hudson Square; BPC dedicated the Rockefeller park house; a free contemporary dance musical from Church Street faculty.
Olive’s coming to Greenwich and Hubert
It looks like the owners of the Soho staple have taken the old Sweetgreen space, adding to their Brookfield location. / 2 comments
Sarabeth’s will close tonight
Sarabeth's, the 43-year-old local chain that has had an outpost here for 13 years, is serving for just a few more hours. / 14 comments
In the News: More for the Tribeca Design District
Plus Flushing's Golden Mall is coming to Fidi; more on the new home for Colony; Downtown destinations for design lovers.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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: 100 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: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Can we please stop calling them “vendors”!! A vendor runs a business that sells merchandise to other businesses. E.g. a... — S. / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
There are still many free attractions on Governors Island. Well worth the trip over. — JS Miller / Seen & Heard: Ess-a-Bagel getting ready on Murray