Sylvia Weinstock, whose cakes became the stars of many celebrity weddings, has died at 91
The self-taught baker reinvented herself at age 50, becoming the world's most celebrated wedding cake designer. She was also a true Tribeca pioneer. / 8 comments
What’s doing for the holidays
There are tree lighting parties around the neighborhood, along with celebrations for Hanukkah and a few visits from the big man.
Seen & Heard: Let the day drinking begin
The ballfields viewing platform has reopened. Plus 15 Broad will fulfill holiday wishes; Chinatown will get $20 million for a street revamp; Seasonal Whispers is back open. / 3 comments
Art in Tribeca: Frank Stella at 7 World Trade Center
The American legend created the sculpture in 2017 as a three-dimensional version of his 1962 homage to Jasper Johns. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The rink is open
Plus a matching donation challenge for the Seaport Coalition; a documentary promo at Wagner; a local fitness instructor starts her own gig.
Some upcoming openings of both new and old friends
Greenwich St. Jewelers comes to Reade; Body Roll Studio moves to Beach; Naya opens in Hudson Eats; Antique Garage is back open; VietPho coming to Reade.
Robert Janz, who painted the streets and sidewalks of the neighborhood, has died
For decades, Janz's work explored the fleeting, the impermanent, and in his last decade, he found obvious and brilliant parallels between art and life. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: Erika Bloom Pilates coming to Tribeca
Plus Hionas Gallery reopens with a group show; a new subterranean bar at the Walker Hotel; Bubby's art on the Upper East Side.
Newsletter: November 22
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PS 150 has vaccines for kids 5 to 11 for one day only
The city is popping up vaccine sites at schools all over the city, and ours is at PS 150 tomorrow -- Monday, Nov. 22 -- for one day only. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Guess I can't just quit. Here's a great one: I hope you're very unhappy without me. Where is it? / 4 comments
In the News: A suit after the parties at 1 Harrison
Plus more regulations for outdoor dining structures; secret spots in Fidi; the feds take a lease on Chambers. / 3 comments
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