In the News: Tribeca as a staycation
A look at summer in Tribeca, Battery Park City and the Seaport from an outsider's view.
Newsletter: July 26
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Where in Tribeca?
Sure, there's a fire hydrant on every block but none are quite this shiny. Where is it? / 4 comments
Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69
He had a successful acting career and was an avid paddler in the Hudson, but was known most of all as a wonderful man. / 25 comments
In the News: Edibles supper club coming to Spring Studios?
Plus Sheldon Silver is released to home confinement; car-free streets bring more foot traffic; sharia-compliant financing at 45 Park Place. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Bluestone Lane
The Australian chain has made the enclosed sidewalk café and restaurant a bright and airy spot for breakfast all day and hearty lunches. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Brooklyn Bridge goes modern
LEDs for the old timer. Plus Mo' Better Blues on Governors; maternity wear pop-up from Emilia George; a new building for Hudson Square; Tamid opens in Westchester.
Newsletter: July 22
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Sneak Peek: Buddha-Bar
After five years of planning, the former Megu space on Thomas is once again a luxe, expansive restaurant, the 13th outpost of the Buddha-Bar global empire. / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Concert tonight at Pier 26
Plus more blues at Wagner this Thursday; the sound bath is rescheduled for this weekend; the Lilac opens for visitors on Saturday.
Nosy Neighbor: Why are there police cars and officers stationed at Target
B. wrote: "During the height of the lockdown I assumed they were there to help enforce crowd control and/or mask mandates but this seems more than that." / 19 comments
Andrew Melnick, a Tabak broker who had deep roots in Tribeca, dies at 65
He worked here for three decades, but also helped found the Downtown Soccer League and found homes for hundreds of Tribecans over the years. / 18 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow