Tribeca Then and Now: The Unidentifiables
A big thank-you again to Jane Freeman for sharing her trove of photos from the '80s and '90s, and thanks to everyone (especially James and Robert Ripps) who helped place the ones that I couldn't. As one last stab, here are the 14 remaining unidentifiables. / 8 comments
In the news: Clubhouse for C-suite women opens here
Plus rejected plans for 29-31 Leonard; brownfield cleanup at Howard Hughes Seaport site; wedding planners settle in at WTC.
Scene & Heard: First Annual Tribeca Party
Plus GameStop is on its way out; 6 Cortlandt Alley has its first sale at auction; Lubov gallery has opening this weekend.
Seen & Heard: $13 million sale on Warren
Plus: Pace University wants a subway stop named after itself; Max finally gets some outdoor space; a new preschool on Varick and Canal. / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Will the World Trade Center Streets Ever Reopen to Cars?
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 17
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In the News: Farmer’s Market takes shelter at Oculus
Plus the design process for Brooklyn Bridge Esplanade, fewer ties on Wall Street (and Greenwich Street).
Seen & Heard: Seafood coming to Blaue Gans space
Plus: state funds for Hudson River Park, New York Law School bfast series, a show at Ortuzar Projects. / 7 comments
And Here’s to Many More
A thank you to Erik Torkells for creating the Tribeca Citizen for all us readers, and an introduction to me, Pam Frederick, who is taking it on. / 133 comments
Tribeca Treats’ Devil’s Food Cake and Chocolate Frosting
Rachel Thebault shares her recipe for this rich chocolate cake from her cookbook, "Sweet Chic."
A New Day for Tribeca Citizen
I'm thrilled to announce that Tribeca Citizen will continue in the capable hands of Pam Frederick, whom many of you already know.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come