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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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
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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