Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy
The store was founded here in 1961 and became not just a neighborhood institution but a tourist destination and a 9/11 survival story. / 13 comments
Seen & Heard: Bull balancing act
News from Fidi: Dance photog Jordan Matter charges the bull; Nobu lights up Broadway; Eataly opens on Cortlandt Way; cutting it out at a construction site. / 3 comments
Newsletter: September 10
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Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City
Two readers called today to report that a row of at least seven cars had been vandalized in the wee hours of the morning on North End Avenue. Parkers beware. / 4 comments
Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses
The city just announced that indoor dining can resume on Sept. 30 at 25 percent. But still, restaurants need every bit of help they can get after six months of losses. / 8 comments
Election 2020: When and where to vote early
Mark your calendar: we will have a week leading up to Election Day to cast a ballot in person on Houston; or register now for an absentee ballot. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?
If you are up with the sun, you may have to pace a bit till most restaurants get moving these days. / 4 comments
Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy
Given a section of the street to use for its outside seating, the restaurant then learned they can only use that three nights a week. Why can't the city figure this out? / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: The return of the Oculus
Retailers at the Oculus are coming back, slowly; sketching the neighborhood; a ring found on Greenwich; good clean fun in the park. / 3 comments
A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets
A neighbor with roots in the restaurant biz is seeking local artists to bring some of the neighborhood's curbside restaurant structures a little more color and, he hopes, foot traffic. / 12 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Where are the Black-owned businesses of Tribeca?
"Would you consider compiling and posting a list of Black-owned businesses in lower Manhattan?" K. wrote. And I would, but so far have found no way to do it. Seeking readers' help. / 6 comments
Newsletter: September 7 – Happy Labor Day!
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Bouley Bakery was one of a kind! I still dream of the premade sandwiches & chocolate bread. I do remember... — Lifer / Marinara Pizza coming to Sushi of Gari building
A balm in our trying times. — malcolm / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
There is also a new bodega a block away and Mulberry Market will be opening a couple blocks away on... — Reademan / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
Jay’s is also opening on Chambers. — Reademan / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Gourmet Garage is literally across the street. — FiDiGuy / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
It's a condo. Sorry - a reflex and an error. — Tribeca Citizen / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
So it’s going to be twice the height of the building next door? How about the infrastructure below? How about... — R. / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway