ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner
Agents picked him up at the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza; he is now in a detention center in Texas. / 22 comments
Seen & Heard: Greetings from 1993
Plus a retrospective of Downtowner Jack Whitten at MoMA; CB1 member honored for Gotham Park; Quick Eternity at the Seaport. / 3 comments
In the News: Breaking down Elizabeth Lewinsohn’s campaign budget
Plus a fashion designer sells her apartment on White; Spring Place struggles with paying rent; JFK Jr.'s apartment will be featured in film. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: River & Blues series starts this week
Plus a deep dive on the developer Vornado; celebrating 200 years of the Erie Canal; rules for better days at work. / 1 comment
Something new coming to the Caliza space
The prominent northern corner of Independence Plaza at N. Moore and Greenwich could have a new restaurant soon. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: New restaurant coming to Sushi Azabu space
Plus a new tenant for the Five & Dime space; a famous Swedish chef will cook at Spotify; Leonard Gourmet Deli is open on Broadway.
Community Board 1 agendas for July
Updates on the Battery and Seaport coastal resiliency projects; 5G towers; some restaurant action on Greenwich.
Newsletter: July 7
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Plans for next year’s July 4th celebration are underway
Celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US will include an even bigger fireworks show plus a tall ship display plus, coincidentally, the World Cup!
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Gents Barbershop
A barber with a decade of experience has taken a space at 157 Chambers, just east of Greenwich. / 3 comments
How to watch the fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge and in Jersey
The fireworks will start at the Brooklyn Bridge at 9:15 and go for 30 minutes. The show in Jersey will start at 9:25.
Art in Tribeca: Thaddeus Mosley in City Hall Park
The 98-year-old self-taught sculptor has eight monumental, remarkable and beautiful works on display -- cast in brass from his wood carvings. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Ryder is the clear man for the job! Already coming out of the gate with 400 donors on day one.... — Noah / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Listing here: https://www.iprg.com/property/132-west-broadway/ — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
I’m pretty sure they’ve done that before — Rohin / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?