The punk history of 84 Thomas
A music obsessive was determined to find the Tribeca connection to the punk rock band the Plasmatics. And he found it. / 12 comments
Newsletter: February 11
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Nosy Neighbor: How many people drive into downtown?
Have any statistics or numbers on how many drive? Of course the number exists, but would be more persuasive if you were specific. / 7 comments
Highcourt is no longer on the table for Broadway
Another victim of the pandemic, the social club that would have transformed the entire building at 385 Broadway is out of business. / 8 comments
49-51 Chambers will be a permanent home for the “digital arts”
An immersive exhibit of the work of Gustav Klimt will open the space starting this summer at the Hall des Lumières. / 3 comments
Designer furnishings showroom coming to Jay Street
The company is a curated collection from brands across the globe plus a series of their own designs -- all for the home.
Seen & Heard: Nova Octo on Duane – for now
The evening wear rental shop moved from Laight to Duane. Plus another closed storefront on Broadway; a new show at Brookfield; and a lost tiger. / 5 comments
The fireplace at Tiny’s is still causing trouble
The Fire Department responded to complaints of smoke from the chimney most recently on Feb. 3, and neighbors report it's a common occurance. / 5 comments
In the News: NFTs as social tender
Plus the Mudd Club connection at PPOW gallery; baseball coming back to Staten Island?; 67 Vestry making progress on the roof. / 1 comment
Made in Tribeca: Maestrale Napoli
Well, actually made in Italy. But inspired by winters in Tribeca, where the winds whip down the canyons of Lower Manhattan. Leather gloves for men that can swipe!
Speakeasy coming to Union Bar + Kitchen space
The front of the space will sell favorite items from the bar in the back, and vice versa. / 2 comments
Newsletter: February 7
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow