In the News: More rats!
This time in a new luxury building. Plus One White Street gets a nice shoutout; a new omakase in Chinatown; a career shoplifter busted at our Target. / 4 comments
Howard Hughes Seaport building is green-lit
But neighbors at the Seaport Coalition have filed a zoning challenge at the Department of Buildings to stop the construction of the tower at 250 Water. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: New nail salon on Chambers
Plus a rat count on Jay; Mary Obering at Bortolami; no kids allowed (without an adult) at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. / 1 comment
Newsletter: January 6
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In the News: Marte on the Brian Lehrer Show
The newly elected councilman takes questions from listeners about East River Park, Soho/Noho rezoning and the borough-based jail. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: + POOL finds a spot in the East River
The floating public pool is taking shape. Plus the BPC adult chorus is seeking new voices; Chase closes its local branch for covid; Mulberry & Vine breaks till next week.
New Kid on the Block: 787 Coffee
The Puerto Rican coffee chain 787 has opened its eighth outlet in the city on Worth Street, brewing beans grown and roasted exclusively on their own farm. / 4 comments
J. Crew on Duane Park is closing
The retailer has held that space since 2010, first as a Crewcuts and then as The Ludlow Shop. Their last day will be Jan. 23. / 6 comments
Community Board 1 agendas for January
The year starts off light for CB1, though the brownfield cleanup at 250 Water is -- as always -- on the agenda. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: No pants on Hudson
Bella Hadid poses on Hudson. Plus the Connection buses return today; Homemade by Miriam is renovating; Balloon Saloon is taking a vacation. / 1 comment
What Tribecans cared about in 2021
A list of the 25 posts that received the most traffic over the past year, and sadly -- once again -- a lot of the news was not great. / 1 comment
Newsletter: January 3, 2022
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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
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor