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
Seen & Heard: Duane Park holiday cheer
Plus a walkway opens around a Chelsea pier; tracking the Fidi population; a one-woman show about Dr. Ruth.










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