Are we facing a new wave of car traffic?
Traffic is already heating up -- and we are only in phase 1. What happens to the air and the streets downtown when commuters steer clear of mass transit? / 5 comments
In the News: Downtown Shake Shack did *not* poison NYPD
Plus the Gotham Gazette hosts a debate for the downtown assembly seat; renderings released for 2 Hudson Square on Canal and Varick. / 1 comment
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Phase 2 outdoor dining starts Monday, and drinking on the streets is legal!
The mayor's emergency executive order suspends the city's Administrative Code that prohibits drinking in the streets. But how will that help our local restaurants? / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Congrats to the class of 2020
Photo op in Washington Market with more to come in Duane Park; Gotan, Tiny's and PJ Clarke's are back open again; Shopboy, the tailor on Walker, is taking appointments. / 3 comments
Newsletter: June 18
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The expanding street art scene in Soho
Protestors and artists -- and artist protestors -- have added some amazing new art to the plywood around Soho, making an invigorating art walk around the neighborhood. / 7 comments
Summer Camp Reimagined: There’s lots for kids to do — here and at home
Kids still gotta be kids! So whether virtual or in small groups, local experts are providing fun for kids of all ages, wherever they are, for the long summer months ahead. / Sponsored
Thinking of riding the subway? Here’s what it looks like underground
Even with Phase 1 adding thousands of workers to the commute, the trains are still relatively empty at non-rush hours.
Seen & Heard: The return of the galleries?
Retailers at Brookfield are opening for "curbside" pickup; a curbside celebration for first responders; one gallery starts "real art in real space in real time." / 2 comments
Local parks are opening facilities bit by bit
Hudson River Park reopened dog runs, tennis courts and water fountains for Phase 1. Battery Park City opened bathrooms today. Fields are still TBD. / 3 comments
Are Tribecans moving to the suburbs?
The lights are off, apartments are empty and second homes are now full time getaways while life is mostly online. So will people come back in September? / 18 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come