Newsletter: September 10
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Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City
Two readers called today to report that a row of at least seven cars had been vandalized in the wee hours of the morning on North End Avenue. Parkers beware. / 4 comments
Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses
The city just announced that indoor dining can resume on Sept. 30 at 25 percent. But still, restaurants need every bit of help they can get after six months of losses. / 8 comments
Election 2020: When and where to vote early
Mark your calendar: we will have a week leading up to Election Day to cast a ballot in person on Houston; or register now for an absentee ballot. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?
If you are up with the sun, you may have to pace a bit till most restaurants get moving these days. / 4 comments
Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy
Given a section of the street to use for its outside seating, the restaurant then learned they can only use that three nights a week. Why can't the city figure this out? / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: The return of the Oculus
Retailers at the Oculus are coming back, slowly; sketching the neighborhood; a ring found on Greenwich; good clean fun in the park. / 3 comments
A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets
A neighbor with roots in the restaurant biz is seeking local artists to bring some of the neighborhood's curbside restaurant structures a little more color and, he hopes, foot traffic. / 12 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Where are the Black-owned businesses of Tribeca?
"Would you consider compiling and posting a list of Black-owned businesses in lower Manhattan?" K. wrote. And I would, but so far have found no way to do it. Seeking readers' help. / 6 comments
Newsletter: September 7 – Happy Labor Day!
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Field Trip: Rockaway Beach
If you are looking to sneak in some last licks, the Rockaway peninsula beaches are accessible by car, train or NYC Ferry. BYO sand chair. / 1 comment
Where in Tribeca?
Where in Tribeca is this cast iron fleur de lis, the stylized lily that is also a symbol of French royalty? / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
That red tape includes landmarks, zoning, building code enforcement and provision of electric and gas. All of this is made... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
The history of Collect Pond clarifies why this topography exists as a flood zone. The 1865 Viele topographical map of... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
Looks good. However, who would want to pay Tribeca prices to live (or have a business) with the counterfeit bazaar... — Marcus / 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential
Please stop with the 'blame the rich' ideological nonsense. It is not private businesses responsibility to subsidize failed govt policies.... — Reality / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
That illegal immigration is the cause of neighborhood decline is not a logical conclusion. As was proved with the prior... — mulciber / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
I am a tax paying American citizen who works full time for a Fortune 100 company. I am 100% against... — D / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
Over the years Shimon has rented the upstairs floors to many different artists. I had a studio there for years.... — JS Miller / Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month