In the News: A Smyth Tavern in Chicago wants to be the only one
Plus Samia Halaby's studio in Tribeca; ex-Disney chairman buys in Tribeca; Athena Calderone's luxe spread.
The Tribeca That Was, and the Tribeca That Is
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Seen & Heard: $1.50 Fresh Pizza
Plus a feeding frenzy for everything JFK Jr.; 2026 Immigrant Achievement Awards; BPC construction update meeting tonight.
Big Gay Ice Cream has closed
Coffee Project New York is still open at 450 Washington and the landlord is looking for a new tenant to share the space. / 3 comments
Newsletter: March 12
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Bidding for a piece of Tribeca restaurant history
The restaurant is auctioning off its chandeliers along with every kind of kitchen pan, pot and tool you can think of. The auction ends today. / 2 comments
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Nosy Neighbor: Why did the manhole covers blow?
These sort of events are caused by melting snow mixing with road salt and seeping into the underground electric equipment.
Seen & Heard: Little League opening day scheduled
Plus Christmas in March; half marathon this weekend on Brooklyn Bridge; Downtown Alliance honors its officers.
An update on the Battery Park City ballfields
The turf expansion and replacement is about a month behind schedule thanks to the two winter snow storms.
Seen & Heard: Coming soon to the Seaport
The Seaport is seeing some big changes in the next months, what with the closure of the Tin Building and a couple more openings.
Newsletter: March 9
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