The year (so far) in pictures
A picture is worth a thousand words, sure, but these can also be summed up in a few choice ones that reflect 2020 to date. / 1 comment
What neighborhood schools will look like this fall
Local schools are all going at least half remote -- and BMCC is fully remote -- meaning our streets will be a lot quieter this fall. / 3 comments
Newsletter: September 14
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Field Trip: The Seaport
This is not exactly a new discovery for TC readers, but if you haven't wandered over since early March, there's lots to see and a bit to do, especially while the weather's good.
Where in Tribeca?
Where is this (tails up - yipes) embedded nickel with its drawing of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The art of quarantine
Claudine Williams shoots a quarantine still life; Ford Crull takes his brush to the Dark Horse; Tribeca Language has reopened; Downtown Alliance offers help for storefronts.
Open Letter: 9/11, the virus, my dad and his legacy
Andreas Koutsoudakis Jr. reflects on his father's experience at Gee Whiz after 9/11 and his now, picking up the pieces at Tribeca's Kitchen after heartbreaking tragedy. / 17 comments
Lights will shine and the memorial museum will open
After much debate, the Tribute in Light will shine today. The memorial museum will open to the public on Saturday, and a filmmaker transposes images of today's streets with scenes from 2001.
Playgarden Prep offers all ways for kids to learn and play
Our Tribeca location offers play hours on our 4,000 square foot indoor playground for social time and our signature Montessori-based preschool and Learning Pods for growth and development. / Sponsored
Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy
The store was founded here in 1961 and became not just a neighborhood institution but a tourist destination and a 9/11 survival story. / 13 comments
Seen & Heard: Bull balancing act
News from Fidi: Dance photog Jordan Matter charges the bull; Nobu lights up Broadway; Eataly opens on Cortlandt Way; cutting it out at a construction site. / 3 comments
Newsletter: September 10
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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