In the News: Black American art in a local loft and a Bronx gallery
Plus 30 Warren's scraps go to a community garden in Queens; Glowbar is stuck in the off position; luxury home sales picking up? / 1 comment
Chase and Capital One to close local branches
Both the Chase branch at Broadway and Chambers and the Capital One branch at West Broadway and Chambers will close before the end of the year. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: The return of the sports bar
Mudville has added TVs to their curbside dining scene; Brookfield plaza needs no reservations; tennis for kids and adults on the esplanade at North Cove Marina. / 2 comments
China Blue has closed permanently
After seven years on the corner of Watts and Greenwich, the owners have decided to close under the pressures of rent and lack of customers. / 9 comments
Newsletter: August 24
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Field Trip: Bike into Fire Island
It's a bit of a production requiring cars and bikes, but cycling onto Fire Island is a real adventure that lets you explore the beach towns. You can also train, ferry and walk the same route. / 16 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Where are these colorful squiggles that only have meaning for engineers? (And that better not mean more construction for this corner...) / 9 comments
Shop Chinatown merch to help some old favorites
Pearl River Mart has created a collection of (very cool) branded merch from Chinatown stalwarts to benefit the restaurants and some local non profits. / 4 comments
David Bouley is coming back to Tribeca
The chef, whose career spans four decades in Tribeca, plans to open a new iteration of Bouley at Home crossed with private dining on Harrison Street. / 8 comments
Recent openings around the neighborhood
Walker's is back after a long pause; City Vineyard has the side yard and the rooftop open; Nili Lotan and Gurhan Atelier add to the retail scene.
Our Sophie’s Cuban has closed permanently
Sophie's Cuban, which was born downtown in 1997 and despite heavy losses after 9/11 continued to expand here, has closed its Chambers Street location permanently. / 4 comments
Newsletter: August 20
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I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026