Newsletter: September 17
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Looking back to Tribeca in the 1940s
An enthusiastic New Yorker and software engineer has put all the Municipal Archives' photos from 1940 on an interactive map.
Seen & Heard: Lines out the door…
...for good and bad reasons. Century 21's liquidation sale is drawing lines down the block, as is minigolf at Pier 25. K&M moves to BK; construction halted at 86 Warren. / 12 comments
Hamptons Peeping: Two acres on the serene Coopers Neck Pond
Known as “Dogwood Pond,” this five-bedroom traditional home opens onto 220 feet of waterfront in the Southampton estate section, offering a dozen ways to enjoy the outdoors in luxury, with ocean beaches nearby. / Sponsored
What pandemic play looks like on the soccer fields
Despite a delayed school opening and what seems like quiet streets, Downtown Soccer League once again has a waitlist, with 1,600 players on 134 teams.
Seen & Heard: Lately, at the galleries
The galleries are now launching new shows and continue to have open hours, albeit limited and with limits on the number of visitors.
Analyzing rents here through the pandemic lens
Rents across Manhattan have dropped with increased vacancies, but continue to rise as they have for a couple decades in the neighborhoods hardest hit by the virus. / 3 comments
In the News: Mets honor downtown heroes
Plus the W Hotel downtown will close permanently; the Gap building at risk of foreclosure; a dinner for $20k.
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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor