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
Made in Tribeca: Emilia George
Frustrated with the dearth of high-quality work clothes for pregnant women, Elle Wang started a fashion business -- all while working at the United Nations and raising two sons. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?