Catching Up With: Adger Cowans
The fine art photographer, now in a big show at the Whitney, recalls working as a Black man in a white industry and living among his fellow artists in 1970s Tribeca. / 3 comments
Newsletter: February 15
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BNY Mellon seeks to eliminate the public lobby space at 240 Greenwich
The bank plans to create an enhanced public plaza at Murray and West as well as improved streetscapes along Greenwich and Murray. But it is also proposing to eliminate the POPs inside its lobby. / 14 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Where in Tribeca is this cast iron vine? It's a classic. / 3 comments
Affordable housing announced for 5 World Trade Center
Silverstein and Brookfield will develop a 900-foot-tall building with 1300+ residential units for the south side of Liberty Park; 25 percent will be affordable. / 4 comments
In the News: Stone Street for sale
Three buildings with three restaurants are up for grabs; the designer Lee Broom hoists a 1980s cocktail bar over the neighborhood; new tenants for Governors Island.
Tour the neighborhood from the comfort of your couch
A comedian, actor and NYC tour guide takes to YouTube during the quarantine, shooting our own Tribeca and hitting a lot of the historic highlights. / 11 comments
New Kids on the Block: Cocoon
Two local couples have founded a members-only social club for kids and parents, filling the former Best Market space with very little to create just that: space.. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Libeskind in conversation with Goldberger
Plus private performances for the Lunar New Year; where's Snoo?; and the Wall Street Journal crossword conquered.
Newsletter: February 11
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Seen & Heard: Celebrating Black leaders in art and history
Local art collector Bernard Lumpkin is featured in a new HBO doc; Bubby's owner displays portraits of Black leaders; the Downtown Alliance features Lower Manhattan Black landmarks. / 1 comment
Advanced Learning in the Early Years
At BASIS Independent Schools, top-ranked curriculum and expert educators empower students to become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers from day one. / Sponsored
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Cushman & Wakefield is the broker marketing 130 Duane Street for sale. Asking Price: upon request "[...] Ownership recently signed... — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the Sonder / Duane Street Hotel?
People continue to be far more worried about politics than safety, especially in this neighborhood. No one will say a... — Sanity Check / Woman assaulted on West Broadway in broad daylight
I can confirm based on discussions with staff at Independence Plaza that this is indeed and unfortunately ICE. — Sam / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
Don't waste your time. Getting punched in the face (no weapon and no hospitalization) is Assault in the 3rd Degree... — Thomas Hagen / Woman assaulted on West Broadway in broad daylight
Eulalie is the kind of place every neighborhood hopes for and few ever get: a restaurant of genuine excellence, warmth,... — Stacey / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
More importantly, what's going on with Modern Bagels? Every time I walk by the corner, I feel awful for them.... — ReaderOnDuane / Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the Sonder / Duane Street Hotel?
No rule change, just an entitlement change. — JC / Seen & Heard: The lawn is open in Washington Market Park