Newsletter: May 7
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After 147 years at the Seaport, The Paris Café is closing for good
The Seaport stalwart was nearly washed away after Sandy, but came back to play its role in the historic neighborhood. The virus, however, proved to be too much to overcome. / 18 comments
Local Business Update: Gran Morsi reopening
The restaurant, which closed temporarily on March 15, will be open five days a week with a menu of classic and make-it-at-home kits.
Community Board 1 agendas for May
Community Board 1 is holding all of its meetings live on the WebEx platform. Up this month: approval for a liquor license on Vestry, discussions on social distancing, moving Charging Bull.
COVID-19: These five weeks in pictures
The neighborhood has never looked quite like this before, with visual clues of our new, interior lives. These from the viewfinder of local photographer Robert Ripps. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: First signs of summer
A boat moors off Pier 25. Plus Pine Street first graders chat with first responders; trotting down Varick Street.
In the News: J. Crew files for bankruptcy
Plus Dean & DeLuca -- already closed -- also file for bankruptcy protection; Soho House still charging fees; rekindling things with an ex in isolation.
Local photographer offers free webinar to benefit relief efforts
Kimberly Wang, a photojournalist and director, is offering her skills at visual branding to folks for free in exchange for a (voluntary) donation -- all so she can help in some way. / 15 comments
Despite signs, Warren 77 is not closing for good
A "space available" sign on the sports bar had more than a few neighbors worried, but the company says they are just waiting for things to come back -- along with rest of us. / 16 comments
Newsletter: May 4
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Seen & Heard: The flyover and a city that’s unimpressed
During the Blue Angels flyover, the NYPD boat got the biggest cheers; beware Amazon delivery scams; a tiny play for a time of no plays. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Yo! Where in Tribeca is this message to the neighborhood? HINT: it doesn't actually say "Yo"... / 7 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Great example of “who cares!?!” — Matt / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day
Hey intheknow I don’t think your comment is doing what you think it will accomplish. You’re obviously the landlord, and... — TribecaMom / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Bubby’s was terrible thirty years ago, I can’t imagine it got better with time. — R. / Seen & Heard: The BBC, the mayor and Bubby’s
Presumably the new owners bought the building subject to the existing lease and had an opportunity to review it before... — SW / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
so sorry , Chip and Tina. this all sounds too familiar good luck — madeline c lanciani / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
New location for Joe and the Juice — Barry / Pret A Manger on Church has closed
At Op Sail 1976 we were deck hands 26 and 27 on a beautiful sloop made for 12 people. We... — Elaine Smollin / An update on the 4th of July