Local photographer raises funds for victims of domestic violence
Donna Ferrato has documented the neighborhood for years, and is now using that portfolio to help women trapped at home with their abusers.
Seen & Heard: Greenmarket updates
Plus a pet preparedness plan from Best Friends Shelter; a virtual show at Alexander and Bonin; the latest words from Robert Janz. / 3 comments
Newsletter: April 16
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Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74
The internist practiced in Tribeca starting in 1976 -- first at Independence Plaza then at 303 Greenwich -- and not only saw thousands of patients, but his patients' children as well. / 114 comments
Heard it from the rooftops? It’s the 7 O’Clock Sessions
Rudolph Vernaz-Colas has been serenading his neighbors with guitar renditions of songs that honor (Lean on Me) and celebrate (Empire State of Mind) our essential workers. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Breweries are essential!
Get fresh brew delivered downtown from Torch & Crown. Plus take a mixology course from the head bartender at the Dead Rabbit; Leo's is back in Fidi; whodunnits delivered from the Mysterious Bookshop.
Seen & Heard: Some Good News
Some local kids start their own "good news" broadcast on YouTube; plus fundraisers for Weather Up and 1803 staffs. / 1 comment
The neighborhood hunt for a prized piece of street art
The street artist Dee Dee sent fans on a wild goose chase around the neighborhood for her version of an Easter Egg, ending with victory for one Tribecan in Soho. / 1 comment
A mask factory on Warren for local delivery people
Need masks? A food stylist and photographer dusted off her sewing machine and is taking orders from local restaurants who are still making deliveries.
Local Business Update: King’s Pharmacy
The pharmacy -- our go-to source for Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies and emergency oaktag for kids' science projects -- is running out of cash, with no loan program in sight. / 19 comments
Taste of Tribeca Community Fund approaching $60k
The original goal was $15k; now organizers have purchased and delivered 1800 meals, and hope to double that in the next two weeks.
Buy meals at Zucker’s; feed the hungry
Donate to Zucker's and they will employ their staff to feed the homeless at the Bowery Mission and deliver to the covid units at city hospitals.
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No other city has a law as dumb as Local Law 11 that mandates frequent scaffolding of every building. — Thomas Hagen / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Why does it seem no other city in the world (including the aging cities of Europe) have this proliferation of... — Marcus / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Is anotheroom still moving forward @ 431 Washington? there doesn't seem to be much progress in the space and I... — SM / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Hell yeah. — malcolm / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Elizabeth -- Thanks for clicking through and reading my brief. I'm sure you mean well. But sorry, not every opinion... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Gimme a break Both sell different foods except for beverages Different customers Different tastes To each his own — MH / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
Komanoff, I am not sure that your personal opinion would have changed Tricia's thesis based upon her familiarity with the... — Elizabeth / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday