Free COVID testing places in the neighborhood
The city is recommending ALL people get tested for COVID-19 and there are six sites within walking distance that are open for free tests. / 6 comments
Shigure is back open and serving sake to go
The charming sake bar on Church south of White reopened this week and is serving its usual takeout kitchen menu along with lots of sake and shochu options.
Gloria Jewel on West Broadway is closed permanently
The shop with the beachy vibe that opened here in 2013 has closed, but its sister stores just reopened out east after a temporary shutdown for the virus. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 11
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Seen & Heard: Phase 1 action in the neighborhood
With some retail allowed to open for curbside pickup as of Monday, storefronts are slowly coming back to life. / 3 comments
Support Delmonico’s Staff Fund with ‘Dine Around Downtown: Cooking At Home Edition’ Featuring Rocco DiSpirito
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Local Business Update: Mulberry & Vine
Taking a chance, the restaurant on Warren opened last month to test the waters, but with no office workers nearby, staying open cost more than keeping it closed.
Seen & Heard: Protest today at City Hall
The families of New Yorkers killed by the NYPD will rally today at City Hall. Plus two more restaurants reopen this coming week; hours at Target may shift.
In the News: Luxury sales are creeping back up
Two sales in Tribeca are negotiated sight-unseen; some accounts of looted Soho stores; the city will accelerate the sidewalk cafe permit process. / 2 comments
Are summer camps on? It seems not.
Despite the governor's suggestion that summer camps could move forward across the state, there's nothing in Phase 2 -- which itself is still weeks away -- that would allow it. / 5 comments
Maxwell’s closed, then was looted, and now might be done
As if the past three months were not enough of a blow, the owners are now wondering if there is a path forward if office buildings are closed till September. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Really? Now?
A Trump supporter flies his flag through the harbor; a mask giveaway at Downtown Community Center; Sweetgreen may open Tuesday; Paul Ruggeri closing? / 21 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Ugh...how much longer do I have to wait for Big Gay Ice Cream!!! LOVE their WV Location. — Jack Hughes / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?