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
Tribeca Synagogue is putting its outdoor space to good use
Once deemed wasted space, the plaza under the curve of the synagogue on White Street may in fact help boost enrollment at three local preschools.
In the News: Shelly Silver will go to jail
The former speaker of the state assembly who represented downtown and who was convicted twice on corruption charges, was sentenced to 78 months in prison in July. / 3 comments
Owners of Tenoverten acknowledge ‘toxic’ workplace
After a former employee calls them out for hiding behind the Black Lives Matter slogan, the owners pledge to change the environment at their salons and enforce a social contract with customers. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Maman coming back
The cafe will open outside on Sept. 8; Bubby's draws a crowd; art on the fence at WMP; some activity at PS 89. / 7 comments
In the News: Tribeca is for lovers
The Times readers dis our cobblestones, our buildings and our strollers -- but also offer a useful clarification on the origins of the triangle. / 6 comments










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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
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