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
Newsletter: July 5
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Where in (not really) Tribeca?
Time to stretch your legs a bit. Where is this red square? / 2 comments
1 White Street opening soon
The former Nutopian Embassy at 1 White is now fully converted into a (beautiful) vertical restaurant and is just waiting on the last of its permits. / 1 comment
In the News: Chambers Street coop buried under debt
Shareholders at the landmarked firehouse sue one of their own; Nathan Lane is selling his N. Moore triplex; more coverage of the Rockefeller Park monument plan. / 2 comments
The state will find a new location for the monument to essential workers
The chairman of the Battery Park City Authority told residents in person that he and the governor agree with neighbors: the lawn is not the spot. There's still a rally planned for Monday. / 19 comments
Anish Kapoor sculpture on hold till travel resumes
The Anish Kapoor bean is stalled out due to travel restrictions -- another victim of the pandemic pause. Construction will resume when UK residents are allowed back in. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: More charming drawings of local restaurants
John Donohue adds more Tribeca restaurants to his repertoire, along with Paris and London; Blues Festival will start next week at Wagner; action at North End Grill? / 1 comment
Work on monument is paused through July 6
The construction plans for the Rockefeller Park lawn is halted -- for now. / 10 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I think you would feel differently if your private moments with your children were being surveilled and photographed. People shouldn't... — Fiona / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
Truly sad. Got our son's first "Tribeca Cool Kids" clothes there 15 years ago (on sale!) and they couldn't have... — Downtown Dad Again / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
The graffiti in question looks very similar to the same outside of Target (on the never-ending construction barriers) which questioned... — Downtown Dad Again / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Our apartment was inside the "frozen zone" and when we were finally able to return to it in mid-October, I... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / A documentary honors the work of the Sanitation Department after 9/11
I was shocked when I was walking around Tribeca. I've been living away, so coming back now and seeing so... — Van / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow