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
He sounds like such a mensch, and the mother must be fantastic. Unfortunatetly, we don’t get people like this in... — Andy / Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month
It does have to be made a priority but it seems the simple way to handle it is to just... — Mary the Librarian / Illegal vending on Canal Street: “It’s a constant churn.”
In the 1960's and 70's, when I was young and took the subway with my dad, I saw the remnants... — Gary / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Oh man, I love North Bar just the way it is. Here's hoping that the new concept doesn't stray too... — harryh / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late?... — Nel / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Good point. — Tribeca Citizen / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
NYCTA rule of conduct 1060.g(f) sets a $25 fine for carrying open liquid in the system. So the MTA selling... — N / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway