Seen & Heard: Curbside market at the Palm
Plus AQUA studio raising funds for its staff; a close viewing of the work of artist Barbara Kasten; a permanent vacation -- with playlist -- from Grand Banks.
Local Business Update: Nancy Whiskey Pub
The bar, which has been on the corner of Lispenard and Sixth since 1967, is trying to support its staff with GoFundMe while the bar remains decorated still for St. Patty's. / 5 comments
In the News: Lucky Strike closed for good
Plus a waitress from the Square Diner is still serving; missing Marc Forgione; rentals down in BPC; 130 William still on track to open this summer.
Local photographer raises funds for victims of domestic violence
Donna Ferrato has documented the neighborhood for years, and is now using that portfolio to help women trapped at home with their abusers.
Seen & Heard: Greenmarket updates
Plus a pet preparedness plan from Best Friends Shelter; a virtual show at Alexander and Bonin; the latest words from Robert Janz. / 3 comments
Newsletter: April 16
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Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74
The internist practiced in Tribeca starting in 1976 -- first at Independence Plaza then at 303 Greenwich -- and not only saw thousands of patients, but his patients' children as well. / 114 comments
Heard it from the rooftops? It’s the 7 O’Clock Sessions
Rudolph Vernaz-Colas has been serenading his neighbors with guitar renditions of songs that honor (Lean on Me) and celebrate (Empire State of Mind) our essential workers. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Breweries are essential!
Get fresh brew delivered downtown from Torch & Crown. Plus take a mixology course from the head bartender at the Dead Rabbit; Leo's is back in Fidi; whodunnits delivered from the Mysterious Bookshop.
Seen & Heard: Some Good News
Some local kids start their own "good news" broadcast on YouTube; plus fundraisers for Weather Up and 1803 staffs. / 1 comment
The neighborhood hunt for a prized piece of street art
The street artist Dee Dee sent fans on a wild goose chase around the neighborhood for her version of an Easter Egg, ending with victory for one Tribecan in Soho. / 1 comment
A mask factory on Warren for local delivery people
Need masks? A food stylist and photographer dusted off her sewing machine and is taking orders from local restaurants who are still making deliveries.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Looks like Ferragamo also closes, but Alo opening in its place. — Matt / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
Today the Auntie Anne's truck morphed into a Cinnabon one! — N / Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French
DOB records aside, the most recent photo on Google Streetview of 139 Franklin Street without a sidewalk shed is from... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
DOB records of active sidewalk sheds (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/html/sidewalk-shed-map.html) in CB 1 shows 139 Franklin Street "active permit" dates from 2/4/2022, or... — James Bogardus / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
Thanks for confirming what I thought the likely outcome would be. It should be a simple matter to keep the... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
I think not. This was my last update. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/01/02/the-injustice-of-time-and-the-clock-tower-building/ — Tribeca Citizen / Watching time in the neighborhood
Devon and Blakely at Liberty and South End (upstairs, next to Starbucks) is also closed. — Lloyd C Bishop / Seen & Heard: Openings and closings at the malls