In the News: The monument gets attention across the pond
There are several constituencies other than local residents weighing in against the essential workers monument planned for Battery Park City. / 12 comments
Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is coming along
Expected to be finished by fall, the two-way path is more than halfway across the bridge already, and cars have been rerouted. / 3 comments
Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument
Esplanade Plaza and the grass next to the Irish Hunger Memorial are now on the table as a site for Essential Worker Park. But the design elements are exactly the same. / 11 comments
Newsletter: July 8
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Community Board 1 agendas for July
CB1 meetings are now required to be in person for all voting members; the public is requested to continue to view meetings remotely via Webex. / 3 comments
The Chambers Street connection to Bernhard Goetz
The search for the Subway Vigilante in 1984 started here, at the Chambers Street stop of the 1/2/3 train. The case reverberates today. / 7 comments
First time offered for sale: One-of-a-kind townhouse in the Tribeca Summit Condominium!
An exceptional townhouse at 415 Greenwich is being offered for sale for the first time. The privacy of townhouse living, combined with the convenience of a doorman building, offers the "best of both worlds" in modern living. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar opens July 13
Plus a Jokr on Broadway; political statements at the Museum of the American Indian; outdoors on the highway. / 1 comment
Battery Park City now has a neighborhood association
After rallying and sitting-in to keep a corner of the Rockefeller lawn from demolition, residents decided to create a new advocacy group. And some residents meet today to discuss the new site. / 4 comments
Roller Rabbit has closed; The Craft Studio is coming back
The clothing and accessories store at 176 Duane has closed permanently, and its former neighbor is taking its place.
Seen & Heard: Something’s missing at The Patriot
Plus Duane Park has two concerts this month; Downtown Day Camp has reopened; and yes, women at work.
New Amsterdam Library opens tomorrow
Closed since May 2018, the library reopens with a lot of new infrastructure, tech upgrades and a modern shiny interior. / 2 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