Newsletter: January 3, 2022
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The New Kids of 2021
By my count we had 100 storefronts close since late fall 2019, but there were 31 new kids in Tribeca proper that brought some life back to the streetscape. / 5 comments
Where in Tribeca: New Year’s Edition
From the eagle eye of SS comes this message for a new year. Where is it?
Seen & Heard: New music from local kids
A pop band that was born in BPCA tours the US. Plus more music lists and an event guide from BPCA. / 1 comment
Listen Up: The Year in Music 2021
A best-of selection of tunes from Public Service Broadcasting, Kanye, Squid, Deafheaven and my favorite title among them: Walking at a Downtown Pace. / 4 comments
In the News: Soho/Noho rezoning passes the City Council
The new development rules will allow for 27-story buildings on parts of Broadway and Canal and -- if all goes as suggested -- produce 900 affordable apartments. / 11 comments
Field Trip: Jasper Johns at the Whitney
Don't let the next month go by without a stroll up to the Whitney for the retrospective that spans 65 years.
Newsletter: December 30
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Seen & Heard: Donate, Reuse, Repair
Ways to donate household goods. Plus Fearless Girl gets a new lease; Xi'an Famous Foods reopens in Fidi; Tribeca in gingerbread.
In the News: Local penthouses make records
Plus Blackstone acquires 8 Spruce; Silverstein acquires 116 John; Hotel Indigo is nearing completion; Yuh-Line Niou will challenge Kavanagh.
Seen & Heard: New trees for WMP
Plus Soho Photo Gallery turns 50; Fraunces Tavern opens a piano bar; a view into the city's underside. / 2 comments
In the News: Our high positivity rate
Plus the final word on the Elizabeth Street garden; Game of Thrones real estate; more on the Tribeca Gallery District. / 7 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late?... — Nel / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Good point. — Tribeca Citizen / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
NYCTA rule of conduct 1060.g(f) sets a $25 fine for carrying open liquid in the system. So the MTA selling... — N / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Traffic accidents, especially those involving fatalities are horrible, but you've got to scratch your head when there's an accident involving... — P / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
I see your point about plastic, but might it have something to do with the fact that bottles are resealable?... — malcolm / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
In my family’s experience it is the 20-30 Citibikers and racing guys (not delivery workers) who endanger pedestrians- they go... — MST / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Stayed tuned, — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new