Seen & Heard: Eataly is open and serving to-go
But Frenchette, Maxwell's and Houseman have closed -- temporarily -- and are appealing to fans to help support their staffs during the crisis. / 4 comments
Help from the experts to keep your kids busy
Neighborhood businesses that provide classes for kids are finding ways to share their expertise, their products and their lessons while kids are stuck at home or even out of the city.
Free breakfast and lunch available at local schools for students
School cafeteria staff is preparing and packing meals to-go for any kids who show up at local public schools. There have not been many takers. / 1 comment
You can still shop local! Stores make adjustments and cross fingers
Get toys delivered! Send flowers to your housebound friends! Finally have time to read? Order online and have your book waiting for you at the teller. There are still ways to shop local. / 1 comment
COVID-19 Update: New hours for Whole Foods
The store will be open from 8a to 9. with the hours of 7 to 8a reserved only for people ages 60+. There are also new rules for prepared foods and a raise for employees. / 5 comments
COVID-19 Update: The Westfield mall has closed temporarily
The Westfield mall has shut down its operations, and only a few tenants still have hours posted: Shake Shack, PNC Bank and WeWork. / 1 comment
The Wagging Tail will close for good after 23 years in Tribeca
The business weathered 9/11 and Sandy, but owner Keith Durst can't see an end to the coronavirus and its devastation of the service industry. / 6 comments
Newsletter: March 19
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Seen & Heard: Raising funds for Marc Forgione staff
Plus a few lists of binge-worthy TV shows for these times; and ICYMI, yesterday was St. Patrick's Day. / 1 comment
Update from the malls: Open, but quiet
The malls are open, but about half the stores are shuttered. Le District is open from 9a to 10p, but only from the Liberty Street side. / 3 comments
In the News: One case of COVID-19 at 1st Precinct
Of the 180 officers at the precinct, 31 are out sick, and half of those have complained of flu-like symptoms. / 6 comments
Local businesses are getting creative — from a distance
Live streaming dance classes; frozen dinner delivery on Duane; cookie dough by the dozen; virtual facials -- and more great ideas to come from local biz.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor