In the News: David Rockwell in Q&A
Plus another Q&A with the director of Fairview; at One Broadway at the Battery, a visible addition is proposed for the landmark building. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Solidcore is open
Plus, a panel discussion on how much screen time is just enough; Elphia Beauty closed; Giorgia has new digs; 30 Warren Street shows some skin.
Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night
The state legislature will decide soon whether to allow office uses at Pier 40, so the park and fields can finally be redeveloped for the long haul. / 14 comments
Newsletter: May 27 — Happy Memorial Day!
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Where in (not quite) Tribeca?
Just your friendly neighborhood alligator (crocodile? do any New Yorkers know the difference?) making a break for it in a nearby doorway.... / 8 comments
In the News: McQueen coming to Soho
Plus Taylor's good investment on Franklin; more restaurants at 70 Pine for Crown Shy chef; Uber and Lyft causing problems in San Francisco.
Giant concert venue coming to 123 Greenwich
Live Nation and Legends Hospitality are proposing an 80,000-square-foot entertainment venue for the American Stock Exchange building, two blocks south of the World Trade Center. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Late nights start at Governors Island
Plus events this weekend on the Lilac at Pier 25; contemporary art show at the Museum of the American Indian; Frenchette snags honors for food and glasses.
Lennon’s Nutopian Embassy reborn at 1 White
The building Lennon acquired as part of a satirical scheme to avoid deportation is being reimagined as a vertical restaurant and wine bar with the same name. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Fleetweek floating campaign
Plus Amazon Go will take your cash; a newly engaged celebrity strolls along Washington Market Park; Pearl River Mart's gallery show imagines an alternative Hollywood.
Newsletter: May 23
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Community Board says no to the White Street jail proposal
Too big, too vague and too unfair: CB1 layouts out a good dozen reasons why the city's plan to decentralize and close Riker's is not fully formed enough to get its support. / 6 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026