Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the pedestrian ramps at Reade and Greenwich?
M. wrote to say, “Why did they get rid of the sidewalk let-down at the Reade + Greenwich intersection? Annoying for stroller people!” / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Concert on the deck of the Lilac
Plus an exhibit of award-winning photojournalism at the Seaport; Restaurant Week highlights 30 downtown eateries; one last shot of the fans of Arcade Bakery.
In the News: Pursuing ticket hawkers at The Battery
Plus Diner en Blanc gets washed out in Rockefeller Park; a new CEO is named to the Perelman Arts Center; French onion dip goes fancy; an artist's life in a Chinatown bank.
Seen & Heard: Fire (not serious) at Whole Foods
Plus celebrate National Oyster Day (really?) at a local restaurant; the architect of the World Financial Center dies at 92; another sidewalk shed goes up -- this time on Staple Street. / 4 comments
Kids These Days: Jagger Walk | Runaway New York
A local 17-year-old has launched a streetwear fashion line as a way to bring his friends together and find a more creative way to hang. / 4 comments
Newsletter: August 5
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Judge sends Two Bridges skyscrapers back to drawing board
Local elected officials won a lawsuit that presses pause -- and then triggers a public review process -- on the super supertalls proposed for Two Bridges.
Where in Tribeca?
Can you name the location of this artistic interpretation of our favorite local line? / 3 comments
In the News: Banker adds money to Chinatown jail fight
Plus another fond farewell for Arcade Bakery; an effort to preserve Little Syria; the Brady-Bundchens look in the suburbs; good voices sought for downtown choirs. / 5 comments
Teresa Tarmey has (re)opened on Duane Street, for good
Teresa Tarmey's shop on Duane Park will offer her hybrid brand of facials that London celebrities swear by, as well as her new at-home line of products.
Crowd Sourcing: Free workouts for August
A quick roundup of the classes nearby run by pros from fitness clubs around the city, so if you are in town, it's a good way to try out a new gym. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Franklin Street station is open
Plus a series of cooking classes at the Fulton Stall Market; a celebration of North Country food also at the Seaport; First Friday on Governors Island. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Very sad about the destruction of Upper Room. As the linked article notes, this sets a very bad precedent. There... — Marcus / In the News: Battery Park City courtyard is demolished
They're an entirely gluten free bakery so maybe that's a good enough USP for people to come — Max / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
"PLUS a heard a rumor that the upstairs tenants had been cleared out so" - isn't there a story here?... — Heide Fasnacht / Action at the old Tribeca Tavern
FYI JUMBO-sized rats jumping from the Meadow Lane trash piles and overflowing/unclosed trash containers on Harrison St to the underside... — Lhansell / Meadow Lane opens on Friday
Hi! Any update on when the pizza place is set to open? Tribeca needs more pizza!!! :) — K / Seen & Heard: Slice shop for Chambers
Not only is pedestrian traffic less than robust - there are several other bagel locations nearby. I wish Modern well,... — Gary / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
That's the amazing Jonas Wood house, built in 1804, and moved from 314 Washington St. First owners were buying a... — Bruce Gomes / Townhouse Peeping: 25 Harrison Street