Here we go again.
Our covid rates here in Tribeca and Battery Park City are among the highest in the city, topping out at 9 percent. We also have three new testing sites since the last go-round. / 18 comments
Where in (not quite) Tribeca?
Not only where is it (not quite in) Tribeca, but what is it? / 3 comments
For the fruitcake lovers: I know you’re out there
As a holiday dedication to the founder of this site, a list of local panettone, fruitcake and one stollen. Comment if you know of others. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A new children’s store is open on Greenwich
Plus a new name for Reade Street Pub?; a bad scene on Staple Street; a new bar for the Seaport. / 6 comments
The new Battery Playscape is open
There's a stage for puppet shows, a carpeted bowl for rolling and running, lots of ways to get up high, built-in houses for pretend play -- and more. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Sushi coming to Greenwich & Murray
Plus a new pediatric dentist added to a practice on Park Place; Healthynest is open on Warren; The Coder School will open in February. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Pushing for the Rotary Park
Two designers are still working on a park for the Holland Tunnel clover leaf; a new shop dog; Soho Rep is TimeOut #1; Downtown Alliance launches compost program. / 1 comment
Newsletter: December 16
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Construction is starting soon on the White Street jail
The city has hired a contractor to dismantle the two jails on White, with work to start in March. / 21 comments
Seen & Heard: ‘Tis the season
Some signs of the season including Santa at Washington Market Park, elves in Hudson Square and some crafty neighbors.
The Firmdale hotel on Warren is moving along
The construction schedule has them adding about a floor a week to what will be an 11-story hotel to match its Soho sibling, the Crosby. / 5 comments
Celebrate Christmas with Lower Manhattan Community Church
You are invited to spend Christmas with Lower Manhattan Community Church on Friday, December 24, in Tribeca. All are welcome, so bring friends and family. / Sponsored
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I really don’t understand the hate for new stores like this, calling their offerings not useful. Do people not buy... — person / New Kid in Battery Park City: Fiolino
No chance of this happening under Mamdani. In fact, he recently rescinded all criminal enforcement of bike violations: https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mayor-mamdani-announces-end-to-criminal-enforcement-for-minor-tr His... — James S / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Thanks for featuring this, could be a real pain if I hadn’t been warned. Good job, Carl — Carl friedberg / No weekend service on the 1, 2, 3
This isn't going to stop until police start ticketing bikers for riding on sidewalks, ignoring traffic lights and going the... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Hi Joe, it was Prescotts. I was the Saturday nightBartender.! What a great time we had what a great jukebox!!... — Im eileen the bartender from Prescott’s! / When Tribeca Was Small (Part Two)
I am a white male, 50-something and I don’t agree with the demonization of immigrants by Trump and his followers.... — Just The Facts ... / A protest is scheduled at the Independence Plaza garage
The 311 website now directs you to call 911 to report street vendors selling counterfeit goods. — B / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal