Community Board 1 agendas for May
It feels like spring. An OG might be expanding, seems like some Tribeca classics are being reactivated; and congestion pricing is on the agenda. / 8 comments
Tribeca Citizen Offer: Exclusive Tech Club for Kids
The coding, robotics and entrepreneurship program that opened last year in Tribeca has gone fully virtual, and kids are now connecting from around the world through its classes. / Sponsored
Bâtard will open on May 5 after a long sleep
The Nieporents' first Tribeca restaurant -- opened 36 years ago -- will be back this week; Tribeca Grill opened last week and is adding a more robust sidewalk scene. / 2 comments
CB1 meetings will continue remote at least for a month, and maybe longer
The staff will return to the office at least four days a week as of today, along with other city agencies, but meetings will be remote for now and maybe hybrid forever?? / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 3
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Where in Tribeca?
This is just one special part of these details in copper. Where is it? / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Vaccine clinic at Citi Bank
Plus It's My Park Day is May 8 at both Duane Park and Washington Market Park; Hudson Square BID reopens its parks with more seating; Downtown Soccer League registration starts tomorrow. / 1 comment
The Candidates 2021: Susan Lee for CD1
The Tribeca resident, born in Hong Kong and raised on the Lower East Side, discusses school choice, crime and small business challenges, among other issues. / 11 comments
Field Trip (Reprise): Domino Park
The small but clever waterfront park in Williamsburg now has several restaurants on its perimeter, and makes for a great day or night trip. / 1 comment
A retrospective of American crafts at R & Company
The show features 50 historical artists and 50 contemporary ones, all of whom have contributed to the American craft movement of the past 50 years.
Restrictions finally falling away
The mayor promises that the "city will reopen full strength" by July 1; in the meantime, bars will be back and curfews will be gone by mid-May. Plus local rates are way low. / 4 comments
There are all sorts of ways to celebrate mom in the neighborhood
And there's no better way to honor a downtown mom than by shopping -- and eating! and drinking! -- local for Mother's Day. / Sponsored
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
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