Our Sophie’s Cuban has closed permanently
Sophie's Cuban, which was born downtown in 1997 and despite heavy losses after 9/11 continued to expand here, has closed its Chambers Street location permanently. / 4 comments
Newsletter: August 20
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Broadway bike lanes going green as promised
The city is installing a dedicated bike path down Broadway from City Hall to the Battery as part of an expansion of bike lanes across town. / 14 comments
Catching Up With: Erik Torkells
The TC founder sends an update from the sunny coast of Cali, including his latest venture from the foothills and what he misses most about Tribeca. / 13 comments
Jenni Kayne open on Harrison with new furniture line
The shop on Harrison is back open and redesigned, featuring an expansion of Kayne's new(ish) furniture line.
Bâtard has reopened, adding to an outdoor restaurant row on W. Broadway
The Michelin-starred restaurant reopened on the sidewalk this weekend, and is serving a diverse and elegant menu, casual style, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Scanlan Theodore has emptied its shop and closed permanently
The Australian native opened the Tribeca outpost in 2018 and is keeping its other two stores in the city closed for now.
Seen & Heard: Ok Uniform still open for business
Plus the Manhattan borough president offers grants for community groups; Adele Rahte shows at the Western Union building. / 7 comments
In the News: Local teachers fight school opening
Sixty teachers of PS/IS 276 have added their voices to the growing chorus of teachers and administrators who think opening schools in September will not be safe. / 1 comment
Newsletter: August 17
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Field Trip: Beacon, NY
You can see and do a lot in Beacon in one day, even without wheels: kayak, hike, beach it, see some art and eat pretty well. / 3 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