New Kid on the Block: Maison Canal
The cannabis shop comes from the first license holder on Staten Island, who opened there in 2024.
Sneak Peek: Matchaful
Incubated at Smorgasburg in 2017, the local chain now has seven other locations. Its first was on Canal.
Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
The Parks Department and the Washington Street Historical Society have largely redesigned Elizabeth Berger Park to honor the history of the Syrian settlement in Fidi. / 2 comments
Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
291 Broadway has had a vacate order since April 27, when a 30-foot piece of decorative stone façade fell to Reade Street from the 15th floor. / 4 comments
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Seen & Heard: Lunchtime Jazz at Bogardus
Plus Submerge Science Festival heads uptown; semiquincentennial at Fraunces Tavern; Anikoon at Jakupsil gallery.
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Mr Chow is indeed closing
After two decades and persistent rumors, the restaurant is closing. Taking its place: Olio e Più, which has three other locations in the city. / 20 comments
Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
More than 40 local restaurants will be serving their specialties. Early bird tickets are on sale now through May 15. Plus a photo recap from last year. / 3 comments
Grand Canal basketball court should be back by end of summer
The court closed three and a half years ago for a MTA construction project. But neighbors are petitioning to put a dog run at that spot instead. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Hulu series filming around the neighborhood
Plus summer lunchtime music series; DSL registration is open; PAC NYC will host its annual family day. / 1 comment
The debacle that is the fence at The Battery
The federal park police closed off the entire waterfront as part of the Statue security operation. It took the intervention of a congressman to open it up.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building