Local Business Update: Boomerang Toys
Struggling to pay bills while the city is shuttered, local resident Karen Barwick came up with a plan: neighbors can now buy toys to send to city homeless shelters. / 3 comments
The Watercolors of Yasmine Karrenberg
The local resident and floral designer is painting a flower a day, a practice she started when schools closed on March 15. / 2 comments
Local Expert: Book Nook and its young readers
The literacy experts at Book Nook have some tips to make reading at home more fun for kids. NB: some of these might work for your own reading schedule as well.
Fashion Squad School owner sewing masks for hospitals
Working with a Brooklyn upholsterer called Stichroom, a local resident is fulfilling orders for masks that then are distributed to city hospitals.
Seen & Heard: A vision from the past
A video from late March of the quiet city; educational resources from the Museum of Jewish Heritage; meetups for writers. / 2 comments
Need wheels? Options in the neighborhood for getting around without the subway
Buy new, use a Citi Bike, or repair that junker in the basement -- and avoid the subway -- along with tips for staying safe. / 5 comments
The Paintings of John Lloyd
An illustrator and graphic designer by trade, Lloyd has been walking the local streets since the '80s, capturing the color and the character of the neighborhood's architecture. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Making noise in the neighborhood
Plus a storefront window is broken; Interlude is offering shipments of coffee beans and tea; some spring color in virtual reality from 81 Leonard Gallery. / 8 comments
Newsletter: April 6
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Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive
Mikey Flowers, whose history with the neighborhood and the World Trade Center goes back decades, has been supplying white roses to the site for each victim. Still is. / 10 comments
Where in Tribeca?
Not quite Tribeca, but a short jaunt... Where is this message to the neighborhood? / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: Free meals for all New Yorkers in the area
Plus Joe and the Juice is open for takeout via the app; Giorgia has discounts on gift cards; a real-time map of permitted and essential construction projects.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Uniqlo also coming soon to WTC plaza! — Skip Blumberg / Seen & Heard: ICYMI, Primary Day is Tuesday
Wonderful photos! What was condition of City Hall Park across the street? — Skip Blumberg / One last look at the Knicks parade
Oh stop it. — John B / One last look at the Knicks parade
Thank you for capturing these moments! I had an absolute blast!!! I’m the tall guy on the right throwing up... — Craig / The Knicks celebration has already started
Arlo is an amazing & talented photographer!!! These pics totally capture the joy and excitement of the day. You can... — CocoNYC8 / One last look at the Knicks parade
100% agree - especially when it's lit up at night. Truly a remarkable building. — JT / The neighborhood from the cupola of 1 Centre
Trash baskets on West Broadway between Chambers and Franklin were removed for the event and have so far not been... — Geroge Bacon / One last look at the Knicks parade