New Kid on the Block: Kiddie Academy
The national preschool network has opened its fourth New York City franchise here, with 11 classrooms and room for 142 kids.
Seen & Heard: State Insurance Fund building gets uglier by the day
Plus Pearl River Mart hosts a show of Asian New Yorker cartoonists at its gallery; Nili Lotan's showroom space on Duane is for sale; our neighbor gets a crossword clue. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: James Cohan gallery
Another émigré from Chelsea: longtime gallerists Jim and Jane Cohan have landed in a sweet spot at 48 Walker, after 17 years on West 26th Street.
Newsletter: Oct. 24
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Seen & Heard: Joyce Carol Oates at the Mysterious Bookshop
Plus For Five coffee brewing at Brookfield; Local gal Taylor Swift plays at NPR's Tiny Desk; 31 Lispenard criticized for not fitting in. / 5 comments
In the News: ICYMI, Battery Park City is pesticide free
Plus this year's hottest Halloween candy; a hunt for the perfect $900,000 apartment in Fidi; the floating billboard of yesteryear; we are not getting more resilient.
The Newly Priced Pool Townhome Collection at 11 Beach | 4BRs from $7,950,000 in Tribeca
Each spectacular triplex residence has been designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, offering a private entrance, cultivated living spaces and a spa level with steam room, sauna, and stainless steel and glass pool. / Sponsored
Repairs coming soon to Washington Market Park playground
The piles in the northernmost play area look like they have been attacked by beavers, but the Parks Department says they are getting ready to replace them soon... / 8 comments
New Kid on the Block: Glowbar
A third generation beauty and skin care expert opens her first salon on Reade Street and aims for the quick and simple approach to facials.
The word on the street: Shop Local
The Tribeca Alliance, a coalition of neighborhood shopkeepers, will host its regular meet and greet this month at 180 The Store. All are invited to stop by. / 1 comment
Construction update: The remnants of streetcars on Vestry
Yes, Virgina, there was a trolley line on Vestry Street -- and Hudson and Desbrosses and Greenwich. So when the city goes digging, they are bound to find a yoke or two! / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Nothing’s scarier…
Plus a Conran descendant continues the legacy on White Street; Hudson River Park hosts its gala at the renovated Battery Maritime Building; Pink at Brookfield; last chance for Smorgasburg.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow