Duane Street Hotel will be operated by Sonder
The hotel closed, the building was sold and now the new buyers have leased to the short-term rental company.
Newsletter: May 20
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Local libraries will open by mid-July, including Murray Street
The New Amsterdam branch library, which closed in May 2018 for renovations, will be back open for in-person services along with the rest of the system.
Seen & Heard: Dueling Immersive Van Goghs
Plus Marc Forgione is moving forward with Forge for February; herb experts to bring cocktail bar to Front Street; walking heads on Church. / 1 comment
The Tin Building food market is on its way
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's giant food hall is on its way at the restored Tin Building, with 53,000 square feet of food stalls and six bars. / 10 comments
Ribbon Cutting for Bogardus set for May 27
Plus starting this week there's a lunchtime music series on Thursdays, and the non-profit's spring appeal is going on now. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: More outdoor seating for Tribeca’s Kitchen
Plus the new protected bike lanes emerge on Varick; aka Tribeca no longer listed, but not gone yet; Wall Street Hotel scheduled for this fall. / 10 comments
Duane Street Hotel has closed
The hotel opened here in 2007 and added to the local restaurant scene with Graffiti Earth / 11 comments
The Candidates 2021: The list to date for the June 22 primary
Random selection was used to decide who goes to the top of the ballot; plus early voting starts for the primary on June 12, but make sure you check your site. / 3 comments
Newsletter: May 17
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Where in Tribeca?
It's an urban version of a relic preserved in amber. Where is it? / 2 comments
Reade Street Pub has closed
Last night was the last call for Reade Street Pub -- the Tribeca staple that has been an operating saloon at that location since the 1800s. / 17 comments











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