Newsletter: Jan. 24
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In the News: More local shutdown losses
Plus, commissioner says jail towers proposed for White Street are too big; Tribeca is #1 most expensive neighborhood in NYC; ferry workers save woman threatening to jump in the river. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Sickest snowflakes ever at pop-up on Warren
Plus, Freeman's Sporting Goods; an opening at the Steven Amedee Gallery; silent films set to live music at the Winter Garden.
BPC residents thwart (for now) chef-driven omakase restaurant
Residents scared off a white-tablecloth restaurant aiming to open at 88 Battery Place, forcing them to come back for their liquor license in February after they have listened to neighbor's concerns. / 13 comments
In the News: Belfast rejects Tribeca
Plus, snow of yesteryear proves they don't do it like they used to; new chef at Racine's, two local bank buildings go condo -- but must preserve their landmarked interior spaces. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Local businesses feeling the pain of shutdown
Plus, a chilling scene on Hubert Street spotted by a reader; new shows up at R & Company on White, and Untitled Space on Lispenard. / 2 comments
New kid around the corner: Love, Henry
Three local women have opened a finely curated collection of home goods and gifts -- and plan to offer maker classes -- in a storefront on the edge of Two Bridges. / 1 comment
No whiskey for Murray Street, thank you very much
Murray Street neighbors successfully chased off the latest iteration of Whiskey Tavern angling for the Manhattan Proper location.
Can’t get enough Warhol?
An exhibit of 150 drawings from the 1950s to the 1980s -- some never shown in the US -- opens Tuesday night at the New York Academy of Art on Franklin Street. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 21
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Seen & Heard: BMCC pool opens after 6 years
Plus: books as art (and art as books) on display at the Children's Museum of the Arts; a community meeting with the 1st Precinct; snow business for the Parks Department. / 5 comments
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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Great house, great story and great people. — G / Townhouse Peeping: 25 Harrison Street
Agreed ... in addition to it being one of the most photographed streets in the city, it is poorly drained... — WCJ / In the News: A deep dive into laying stone streets
I think it would be great to re-cobble Staple Street. It is certainly is used for films and photo shoots... — B / In the News: A deep dive into laying stone streets
… and I’ll continue to drink the water (filtered), but not the KoolAid … — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Ms. Benzinger, please take heart and continue to thrive in this depressingly changed neighborhood. Still more than a few fine... — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
In other local news, one of our high profile local restaurant groups has acquired the long vacant Tribeca Tavern space... — Reademan / Carnegie Diner & Café and Delos Greek Restaurant coming to 200 Chambers
Hi, Found this in Eater https://ny.eater.com/2025/5/21/24433838/carnegie-diner-carnegie-hall-lawsuit-nyc — DT / Carnegie Diner & Café and Delos Greek Restaurant coming to 200 Chambers