Portrait of the Artist: Ford Crull
The artist Ford Crull has been working and living and painting -- large abstracts that riff on classic iconography -- in his Tribeca studio since the mid-80s. / 8 comments
Newsletter: December 20
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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.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
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