Newsletter: Dec. 23 | Happy Hanukkah!
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Where in Tribeca?
'Tis the season...to raise a glass at one of the neighborhood's many watering holes. (And that's this month's WiT theme.) Where's this one? / 2 comments
131 Duane Street adding a sixth floor
The building is adding a sixth floor and has permits to rehab the entire building, but what is to come at the former restaurant, which has now been empty four years? / 2 comments
Tenement Peeping: Jane Freeman’s walkup on Harrison
Originally a seaman's boarding house, the apartment still has some of those original touches, such as built-in wardrobes and glass-paned pocket doors, minus the steel bedsteads. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Jean Holabird at the Western Union building
Plus Museum of Ice Cream reopens in Soho; Battery Park City will recycle trees through Jan. 24; the Woolrich store in Soho has installed a room where it snows all the time. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Maker&Son
The grandson of (Sir) Terence Conran has opened the first US showroom for his new venture with his father on White Street. And he gets to live in it.
Newsletter: Dec. 19
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In the News: Demo complete for another boutique hotel
Plus the feds may split the fare on the Verrazano to help downtown traffic; a Tribeca loft with a lot of pop; the economics of pop-up stores.
Seen & Heard: Tree decorating bandit reveals him/herself
Plus Tribeca MedSpa adds a Flatiron location; retail or restaurant coming to 111 Murray; the DOT seems to be using holiday-themed boots. / 2 comments
Harry’s Italian is going Greek at former North End Grill
The owners of Harry's Italian -- who are in fact Greek -- have scored the lease at the former North End Grill and will open Anassa, an "authentic" Greek restaurant, in June. / 4 comments
In the News: Greenwich Hotel gets gold status
Plus Stellar Works now open at David Weeks Studio; what Citibank eats in a year; the progeny of a tofu master comes home to roost.
Celebrate Christmas with Lower Manhattan Community Church
Bring your friends and family to join us for one or both of our special Christmas services. All are welcome regardless of religious background. / Sponsored
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses