Laughing Man to expand into next-door space
Laughing Man, the diminutive coffee shop on the south side of Duane Street at Greenwich that opened in 2011, is expanding into the space next door. / 2 comments
In the News: New gallery on Franklin
Plus a high-tech plan for protecting downtown from flooding: sandbags; a negative review for Au Cheval; evaluating affordability in Battery Park City; Airbnb gets into the hotel business. / 2 comments
Downtown Day Camp: 2-8 Week Sessions | June 27 – August 23
Manhattan Youth's day camp offers athletics, aquatics, arts and sciences for the complete camp experience in 2- to 8-week sessions from June 27th to August 23rd. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Before it was the Odeon….
Plus Solidcore coming to Soho; the light comes out on Chambers; flying cement on Park Place; some life-sized hot wheels at Brookfield. / 4 comments
New Jean-Georges restaurant opens at Pier 17
Vongerichten has opened a new seafood restaurant – his first – called The Fulton, located at Pier 17. The chef now has 36 restaurants across the globe.
Introducing The Perfect Pairing | 30 Warren x Terroir Tribeca
A partnership with Terroir Tribeca offers residents of 30 Warren exclusive services, including private tastings, pairing advice and insight for building a wine collection. / Sponsored
In the News: The Oculus has a leak
Plus a quick interview with Larry Silverstein on attracting commercial tenants to Fidi; the ugly LED billboard floats on; new feathered tenants for Water Street. / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: Nova Fitness
A new fitness studio on Leonard uses electrical muscle stimulation and suits fitted with electrodes to enhance personal training workouts and a range of classes
Newsletter: May 20
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Where in Tribeca?
This woodland creature and his pals are also joined by a few lizards adorning this downtown gem. / 7 comments
More bad news: Torly Kid will close mid-summer
Carol Adams said she’s watched business decline significantly over the past three years, and has decided to close her boutique after 15 years in business on Hudson and Duane. / 9 comments
Baked Tribeca is closing
This is real blow to the neighborhood, and to anyone with a well-informed sweet tooth. / 13 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