Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82
Barry Goldsmith, who escaped the Nazis on foot in 1942, would go on to design IPN and have a hand in the plans for Westway. / 10 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why were Starbucks mysteriously closed yesterday?
Any idea why dozens of Starbucks across the city were mysteriously "temporarily closed" yesterday? Seems like only one of the fifty or so below 14th Street (on Lafayette Street) was open.
Finding a vaccine in the neighborhood
There are several sites in the neighborhood for getting the vaccine if you are eligible, but it will take some patience to make it happen. / 21 comments
The streets will now be even quieter…
The NYPD cracks down on music at curbside restaurants, plus winter sets in, ending one of the few bright spots during the pandemic. / 10 comments
Newsletter: January 18 | Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Where in Tribeca?
Where in Tribeca is this unlikely door? (At least there's a little cast iron to go with it.) / 2 comments
CB1 Licensing Committee approves beer and wine license for Cocoon
The members-only family learning and play space will be able to offer beer and wine to its (adult) members inside and on the sidewalk. / 9 comments
Wolfgang’s closed for violating mask orders and curbside dining protocol
As far as I know, this is the first restaurant in the neighborhood to be closed for violating the rules regulating curbside dining structures and mask orders. / 4 comments
Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks
The Landmarks Commission gives its support for the expanded Seaport Museum building on John but sends the developer back to the drawing board on 250 Water. / 8 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the driver who killed a woman on West Street?
The case against Sherman Harrison, charged with killing a woman after he hit her car at 113 mph on West Street, is pending an evaluation of his mental health. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: CBD for Dry January
Plus the Battery Park City Library is open for grab-and-go; it's the Year of the Ox; new year's activities at The China Institute.
Working the line at CityMD
The new system works well if you are local for the day; plus it's exciting to hear about folks getting their first rounds of the vaccine. / 14 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