Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane
The restaurant currently operating as Serenata -- in the former Max space -- was granted a liquor license by CB1, despite the fact that it's been serving all along. But hey, it's a pandemic! / 12 comments
In the News: More than 15 minutes for Gee Whiz
CBS This Morning interviews Chris Panayiotou. Plus commentary on the plans for 250 Water; Jay McInerney's ode to the Odeon; men mugged on Walker. / 3 comments
BPC ballfield resiliency construction to start next month
The Battery Park City Authority will start construction on their plan to protect the ballfields from storm surges, and should have the work completed by summer.
In the News: Celebrating the Barclay-Vesey Building
Plus the structural engineer for the Twin Towers dies at 92; a car flips on West Street; the Manhattan DA is investigating Trump's loans at 40 Wall. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Awakenings
Marc Forgione is reopening; Tribeca's Kitchen will unveil its new interior; Matthew Benedict at Alexander and Bonin; Church Street School's fundraiser goes virtual; Crown Shy opens March 1.
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
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Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new