In the News: Traffic light for South End Avenue
Plus new tenants at 7 World Trade; bogus boat rides at The Battery; a hotel planned for Fulton and Broadway; Fulton Plaza Apartments sold.
Seen & Heard: Dr. Phil reviews Gigino’s while standing on the street
Plus Battery Park City hosts a free version of a hit play from The Flea at the Irish Hunger Memorial; learn mahjong at the China Institute. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Crown Shy
A downtown kid grew up to be a chef at one Michelin-starred restaurant after another until he landed here, at his new solo project in Fidi at 70 Pine. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 9
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Seen & Heard: The Odeon in the 1930s
Plus early morning birding in The Battery; the Fulton Stall summer market is open on Sundays; construction fences are coming down on Warren. / 10 comments
The Broad Exchange Building: Live in a landmark with a captivating past
Capturing the zeitgeist of the 1890s, the architecture of The Broad Exchange Building is as distinctive as it is stunning, and now merges historic design with modern living. / Sponsored
A massive and moving exhibit on Auschwitz comes to the Museum of Jewish Heritage
This remarkable exhibit aims to demonstrate that the Holocaust was not just a moment in time; it was a process that started with words and hatred. And it was born in a time like our own.
Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
They say it is the same technology as self-driving cars, only the food doesn't drive itself over to you. / 11 comments
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here is one important addition.
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Local Expert: POOCHi
Hidden in the residential buildings of Tribeca are hundreds of folks running businesses that are hidden from view but contributing to the hive of expertise we have buzzing down here. / 5 comments
In the News: BMCC is one of few early voting sites
Plus a billion-dollar conversion of One Wall; ballfield terrace overlook will be rebuilt; a tour of colonial America that you can touch. / 4 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
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
It's too bad that most of them never keep time accurately as well as not working at all! — Sonia Stock / Watching time in the neighborhood
https://www.untappedcities.com/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sun-bldg-untapped-ny-jeff-reuben-005.jpg — James Bogardus / Watching time in the neighborhood
It would be hard to tell time from the last picture, from the Sun Building, as it shows a thermometer.... — Jeremy Woodoff / Watching time in the neighborhood
What about Morgan's? That is our household's go-to for deli sandwiches. I think it's the best around. — Matt G / Friedmans new space on Greenwich will be an Italian concept