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
The latest openings around the neighborhood
Sailing for up to six is now allowed; Blue Smoke is back in BPC; Jack's Stir Brew now at The Roxy as well as Reade; Giorgia will be back soon by appointment. / 7 comments
Marc Forgione open for delivery and takeout
Forgione is now open on Reade Street for takeout, and will continue to grill on the "porch' out front a few days a week.
Newsletter: June 15
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Where in Tribeca?
This guy on foot and the riderless bike are in an unlikely setting. Where can you spot them? / 3 comments
Some more reopenings in the neighborhood
The Grand Banks now has alcohol and seating on Pier 25; Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble have curbside pickup; the boards are off at Target and The Odeon. / 12 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
To his wife, Didn’t know him on a personal level, but passing in the neighborhood when I wasn’t out of... — Neighbor / Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69
Ryder is the clear man for the job! Already coming out of the gate with 400 donors on day one.... — Noah / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Listing here: https://www.iprg.com/property/132-west-broadway/ — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
I’m pretty sure they’ve done that before — Rohin / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood