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
Newsletter: September 3
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City Hall Park is back online (well, almost)
Closed since Occupy City Hall took over the east plaza in early June, City Hall Park is finally open again, and it's about time. / 22 comments
Seen & Heard: Mr. Chow is back
Plus Sushi of Gari is now offering delivery; Citi Bike is offering free rides to first-timers; and the Downtown Alliance is offering a free seminar on the Black community in the 1650s. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
A nightmare for Chinatown neighbors (and perhaps Tribeca too, if these ever open). These foolish and too small mini-jails were... — Marcus / Halting overnight work on the supertall jail on White Street
We can consistently be for: - stricter traffic enforcement against cars - stricter traffic enforcement against bicycles It's not either/or.... — Marcus / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Yes, please. Wasn't this in the works? — Marcus / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Whom should we be contacting then? Who has the power of these matters? Our congress and senate reps, or some... — Marcus / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
We want Venetian gondolas — Marcus / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
Some really beautifully captured moments here. What a wonderful gift to share with the neighborhood. More people need to see... — Chris / Art in Tribeca: The photographs of Sardi Klein
Long overdue. Looking forward to seeing this eyesore become a distant memory. — Emily Armstrong / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren