Newsletter: November 16
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Seen & Heard: Glass box for 13 Harrison roof
Plus a souvenir from another era; a sidewalk sale at Lola Tribeca today; a bus makes a wrong turn and recovers. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca?
I am hoping James can explain the meaning of these signs. In the meantime, where is this one? / 9 comments
The Times editorial board calls Seaport development “smart”
And last night's Community Board meeting on the topic went into overtime, to be continued next month.
The Odeon responds to The New Yorker
The owner of The Odeon not only takes umbrage with commentary from The New Yorker, but also notes that the writer took some liberties -- ie made stuff up -- about the curbside experience. / 73 comments
Howard Hughes’ plans for 250 Water vs. the Seaport Historic District
The project has a lot of moving parts, including brownfield cleanup, affordable housing, support for the Seaport Museum, and -- here's the kicker -- towers that exceed zoning by 350 feet. / 4 comments
The woman who painted Chambers Street
Dianne Talan has made a career in art by painting the environment around her, and that has been Tribeca for the past 42 years. For us, it's a timeline of a changing neighborhood. / 5 comments
Verrazzano Bridge toll will soon go both ways
The MTA announced that as of Dec. 1, the MTA will collect tolls in both directions on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, closing the traffic loophole that clogged Downtown. / 24 comments
Newsletter: November 12
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Where art and family collide
Bernard Lumpkin and Carmine Boccuzzi's collection of Black art spills into and over their family's life and history. And now there's a book to go with it. / 3 comments
The Hamptons Are Forever.
Three distinct properties for south fork living: a Southampton Village shingled six-bedroom with pool; a private mansion and pool set on an acre; a charming cottage on a freshwater pond. / Sponsored
Mulberry & Vine will take a big pause
After a start, then stop, then a full start, Mulberry & Vine will close until the office worker returns to downtown.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow