Six trees coming down in Rockefeller Park — maybe today
To make way for its "Essential Workers Park" the state will fell six glorious mature trees on the park's lawn to be replaced by hardscape and a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice. / 35 comments
Newsletter: June 28
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Where in Tribeca?
There's nothing that charming about this lamp but there is aplenty at its location. Where is it? / 2 comments
State breaks ground on huge monument for Rockefeller Park lawn
In a misguided attempt to honor essential workers of the pandemic, the state plans to tear up green open space on the water and replace it with hardscape, flagpoles and fire. / 71 comments
Seen & Heard: Pride photo-ops
Plus a wedding ring found on Worth Street; a folk music festival on Governors; and rainbow cocktails around downtown.
In the News: No more cocktails to go
A nursery school teacher retires after 35 years in BPC; Bronx cheers for Soho rezoning plan; Citi could go hybrid long term.
The lights and magic of 1 Centre – and Happy Pride
The lights at 1 Centre were draining the building's budget; an energy efficient replacement brought us the light show that is now on Chambers. / 5 comments
Fireboat McKean arrives at Pier 25 for a summer vacation
Once destined for the scrap heap, the former city fireboat got a wet welcome from its brethren as it pulled up to its new Tribeca home. / 6 comments
Y7 Studio has closed permanently, joining four others
The yoga studio is the fifth in the neighborhood to close since the pandemic, along with six other exercise studios. / 2 comments
Newsletter: June 24
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City Council District 1 initial results for round 1 are in
Lower East Side resident Christopher Marte leads with 40 percent of the first choice votes. He needs to get to 50 to be declared winner. / 16 comments
Brooklyn Bridge bike path construction starts this week
The two-way bike lane will take up the innermost west-bound lane of the roadway and should be finished by this fall. / 4 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?