Open Letter: Madelyn Wils’ hard work over decades made life better for New Yorkers
The executive director of Hudson River Park Friends recalls the Tribecan's 25 years of leadership, from the opening of a playground for PS 234 to the opening of Pier 26 this year. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: The destruction of Lower Manhattan
A few pieces of Tribeca history: a Danny Lyon show of Tribeca in 1967; a news box from Washington and Reade; historic shop cats of Tribeca. / 5 comments
Community Board 1 agendas for February
Changes afoot at 42 Walker; liquor licenses for the new Mexican on Duane Park and the hotel rising at 456 Greenwich. Plus the borough based jails still on the agenda. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: When will that last section of HRP open up?
With Pier 25 always so busy and the new Pier 26 getting a lot of visitors too, it's made me notice even more the construction shed and cars parked in the undeveloped section between those two piers. / 2 comments
Newsletter: February 1
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Dedicated bike lanes coming to Brooklyn Bridge
Finally, a realistic plan that will make the bridge better, safer and more pleasant for both cyclists and pedestrians. Yay. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Indoor dining in time for Valentine’s Day
Plus Ecco! will not be reopening downtown; Margaret Chin endorses Yang; Andrew Yang endorses Gigi Li; the City Council race is finally moving. / 6 comments
Babesta will leave Brookfield Place
The native-to-Tribeca kids gear store opened a second outlet in Brookfield in 2015 and will now consolidate its operations at its Warren Street shop. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: The historic row house at 27 Harrison
The home of the city's first native-born architect -- the designer of City Hall and Hamilton's Grange -- just sold...in 11 days. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow