Newsletter: January 14
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Vigil tomorrow at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Students and teachers from PS/IS 276 will hold a vigil tomorrow to support the museum after a Confederate flag was tied to its doors. Plus police have some information on the suspects. / 1 comment
Made in Tribeca: Rose Box
A Tribecan and her business partner apply their fashion sense to custom designed preserved roses, creating an online business that now has a storefront on Franklin Street. / 1 comment
Brookfield Place is open for your winter’s day out
With so many shops, flavors, and experiences to enjoy, you can really make a day of it at Brookfield Place. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Kitchen gets a reno
Plus a peek inside Hope; Playgarden Prep launches online preschool. / 1 comment
Confederate Flag tied to Museum of Jewish Heritage
A startling reminder that antisemitism and white supremacy is alive and well, even here. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Mea Culpa?
The New Yorker's inaugural 2021 cover features the the Thomas Street side of the Odeon's outdoor setup in an evocative painting by Jorge Colombo. / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at 27 Park Place / 111 Church / 24 Murray?
Gutted by a five-alarm fire in September 2017 and condemned, there is finally some renovation work now underway. / 7 comments
Field Trip: Bike (or run!) to Canada
The Empire State Trail starts in Battery Park City and ends in Buffalo with 75 percent of it off road. The website also is a great planning tool for day trips.
More timely commentary on Franklin. This time: # ! …
The windows of a taxpayer on Franklin continue to share commentary on the latest shenanigans in Washington. / 1 comment
Tribeca Citizen Exclusive Offer: STEM Program for Kids
The coding, robotics and entrepreneurship program that opened last year in Tribeca has gone fully virtual, and kids are now connecting from around the world through its classes. / Sponsored
What Tribecans cared about in 2020
A list of the 25 posts that received the most traffic over a year like no other, including the deaths of three prominent members of the community.
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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