Newsletter: January 15
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What in Tribeca?
A giant, disco zombie was towed up the Hudson by a tug boat last night. What is it? (And that's a genuine question!) UPDATE! It's Kid Cudi. / 5 comments
The moon and clouds conspire to flood Hudson River Park
All that rain plus the position of the moon and sun sent the waves lapping over the bulkhead this morning. / 1 comment
Hector’s Jewelry robbed at gunpoint; another robbery on Church
Four men surprised the owner in the shop and demanded cash; he hit the alarm to scare them off. Three men also robbed the newsstand on Church. / 3 comments
Spotlight: Gigino Trattoria
On the restaurant's 30th anniversary, owner Bob Giraldi looks back on Gigino's Italian inspiration, its dedicated chef and staff, and the neighborhood that has grown up around it. / 8 comments
In the News: No longer no. 1
Plus a baby announcement for a top chef; David Yurman expands Tribeca HQ; a review for Frenchette at the Whitney. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Lance Lappin’s team lands at Downtown salons
Plus inside the Lively house; Brazilian design at R & Company; local vigil for war in Israel.
Newsletter: January 11
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Nosy Neighbor: Is a Starbucks coming to Independence Plaza?
L. spotted a wood container outside one of the IPN empty storefronts just south of the garage entrance on Greenwich and N. Moore.
Golf v.2 on Thomas Street is OPEN
GOLF v.2 has opened its new location in Tribeca, offering year-round training, lessons with PGA-certified pros, junior programming, and more! / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Battery founder & Signe Nielsen to give NYBG lectures
Plus Tara Kitchen takes Moroccan food to India; Whitmans Burgers has closed.
New Japanese restaurant in Hudson Square
Mishik is from chef and partner is Markee Manaloto, formerly an omakase chef at the Michelin-starred Sushi Yasuda and Kissaki. / 1 comment
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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: 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