Welcome back, kids! Check out these great classes in the neighborhood
Summer's almost over, and it's time to take advantage of the amazing after-school classes offered right here, steps from your door. There's something for every kid's interest and skill set. / Sponsored
In the News: Fire at site of Google’s upcoming offices
Plus: construction company responsible for one death in Soho is shut down; classic Soho storefront bakery closes; Fidi's impressive mid-year lease numbers; progress on 185 Broadway. / 6 comments
In the News: More details on 5 World Trade Center RFP
Plus Heath Ledger's Soho penthouse is for sale; a new restaurant and brewery coming to Fidi; Tribeca TV festival announcements / 2 comments
New Kids on the Block: 87 on Walker
A new restaurant on the hip side of the district was launched by two native Tribecans, with the wine list and the decor designed with local talent as well. / 16 comments
Vivvi Presents: Slime Making! and a Workshop on School Admissions
Vivvi is open for business! To celebrate and to learn more about us, come by for a slime-making class for kids or a workshop on independent school admissions for parents. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Fred Bivetto photos at Western Union building
Plus HRP Mamas will host its early education fair in September; a new pop-up bar at Pier 17; a backpack donation drive at everafter.
PS 89 yard gets rehab, loses trees, but will get them back
The Battery Park City Authority is making some updates to the yard at PS 89 and have removed all the trees, but they will restore them to bring shade back to the playground. / 3 comments
Squirrels on the attack in Rockefeller Park
There have been several reports of squirrels biting humans -- for no apparent reason -- and the Battery Park City Authority is warning people to beware while they work on the problem. / 14 comments
Newsletter: August 12
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Where in Tribeca?
This little pacman ghost is hovering above your head, watching. Comment if you know where he hangs out. / 11 comments
Looking Back: Harrison Street at night, in the ’40s
From the collection of A. Mogyorosy, who has lived here since 1977, some evocative photos of Harrison Street and the Washington Market taken in the '40s up to the '80s. / 5 comments
In the News: The North Face opens new store in Soho
Plus a local art therapist explains the finer points of coloring books; an update on Google's plans for Houston; a new CEO for the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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-- and does our Mayor know about that?? — George Bacon / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
How did the manage to totally ax 'affordable units'? — George Bacon / A glimpse at 250 Church aka 101 Franklin
I defer to your expertise on these matters, Mr. Komanoff! I read your piece on per-minute pricing when it was... — malcolm / Congestion Pricing survives the latest challenge
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