What Tribecans cared about in 2020
A list of the 25 posts that received the most traffic over a year like no other, including the deaths of three prominent members of the community.
Newsletter: January 11
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In the News: A sign for Gee Whiz
A memorial to Peter Panayiotou was welded into the metal cuff of the sidewalk on the corner in front of Gee Whiz -- a sign that gave his son Chris the strength to reopen. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Perhaps a good word to live by as we enter this new year in particular. Where is it? / 4 comments
Lyons Den yoga gets a leg up from Barstool Sports
The yoga practice that started here in 2013 with one employee had grown to 50 when the pandemic struck, and like all studios, is still not permitted to open its doors for classes. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Hunkering down for winter
Walker's and L'Angolo join Marc Forgione in closing for the winter months; Zutto builds booths on Hudson. / 8 comments
New Kid on the Block: Frenchette Bakery
The bakery, which officially opened mid-October, has added Saturday hours and pizzas to the menu, along with a couple dozen other staples and treats. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: It’s the Epiphany
A king cake at Maman; art at night at the Seaport; restored windows at 100 Hudson; the storm takes its toll at Edwards and Max.
New Doctors in the House: Step Up Footcare, Foot Doctor of New York and Empower Your Smile
The neighborhood has three new practices: two podiatrists and a dentist have set up shop recently.
Landmarks hosts hearing on towers for 250 Water and the expansion of the Seaport Museum
There is a groundswell of support building for two 470-foot towers in the historic district, the development artfully paired with the restoration of the Seaport Museum. / 5 comments
Newsletter: January 7
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Community Board 1 agendas for January
More on the tower development for 250 Water; the borough based jail for Chinatown; and a liquor license for Cocoon. / 4 comments
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Hear, hear! I used to deliver groceries to IPN in the 70's from the West Village. Best tips of the... — LongTime, FirstTime / Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
How dare you call IPN an eyesore. The residents of IPN inhabited this neighborhood when nobody else wanted to live... — jezz / Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
Not easily... — Tribeca Citizen / Finding a vaccine in the neighborhood
I also believe Westway would have been taken over with development - much as West Street is now. Can you... — G / Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
@Scott -- since you asked. Westway was basically a taxpayer-financed swindle disguised as a park that would have *worsened* traffic... — Komanoff / Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
It's a shame he succeeded with Independence Plaza and failed with the Westway. The end result is two eyesores that... — Scott / Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
Any chance you make the links load in a new tab? — Chris / Finding a vaccine in the neighborhood