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
Pupculture reopening for business five days a week
The groomer and doggie day care service on Hudson and Laight is back open for business after clients called to say their dogs were missing their social life. Sounds familiar. / 10 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
Redesigning Canal Street? First they need to address the illegal vendors on all the surrounding streets as well. It’s just... — R. / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
If you like vintage NYC street photography, don't miss this show. Powerful images many with a sense of humor that... — KS / Art in Tribeca: The photographs of Sardi Klein
It must be admitted, they're terrific at knocking down beautiful old buildings in our neighborhood. Replacing them...not so much. — Will M / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
Would appreciate info from City about chronic super speeders and repeat unlawful drivers - like the woman who was super... — parent / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
I'm all for it. — Marcus / The neighborhood’s camera infrastructure
Interesting question - considering what happened at the Tents & Trails building on Park Place. The current cross-bracing is complex,... — Gary / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
The crossing on the west side of the intersection of Canal and 6th Av is very long. There is a... — Heide Fasnacht / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest