A quick primer on indoor dining
The state's rules are specific and rigid, limiting restaurants not just in capacity but also in hours. Be prepared to be flexible.
60 Reasons to be excited about the future
While so much is still up in the air, it does seem like we are moving in the right direction -- and there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the future. / 5 comments
Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair
The shoe shine and repair shop has been on West Broadway since 1949, with Segundo Fernandez installed as the owner for the past 15 years. / 20 comments
Explore the Last Remaining Residences at the Iconic Woolworth Tower
This unique collection of 32 coveted condominiums offers cinematic views and loft-like living spaces. Two- to Five-Bedroom homes available. / Sponsored
Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost
The pandemic stole so many lives, including those who invested so much in this neighborhood. And it has destroyed no less than 60 businesses. / 14 comments
Newsletter: February 18
Subscribe to the twice-weekly Tribeca Citizen newsletter by entering your email address where it says "Subscribe" in the right column, or at the bottom of the page under "Connect." You can unsubscribe at any time.
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











Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
The only way forward is to organize a petition and protest ( think France) to force the elected officials especially... — R. / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
This is an awful way to treat a NYC restaurant icon. Tenant abuse in the extreme. — Jon Brecht / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Yet another Italian restaurant? — Manny / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
LOL! Popup Bagels, Apollo Bagels, Zucker's Bagels, Modern Bread and Bagel... Did I miss any? Certainly not starved for options... — O / Chip City has closed permanently
plainly put the situation is abysmal and shows no signs of improving — invader zim / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses