Now open: the new arts center on Governors Island
Governors Island and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council have opened a new gallery space on the island, and it has to have the most gorgeous views of any gallery in the city -- not to mention good art.
Seen & Heard: Anish Kapoor sculpture finally coming to 56 Leonard
Plus local editor chats with Michael Chabon; Macao building is for sale; '70s politics seen in art; a knighted Canadian fashion designer takes a space on Leonard and Church.
Portrait of the Artist: Brian Burns
The latest in photographer Claudine Williams's series of Q&As with local people in the arts: the screenwriter and television producer Brian Burns. / 1 comment
Maison Kayser on Harrison is closed
The French bakery on the corner of Greenwich and Harrison is closing, while the chain's 16 other city outlets seem to be holding on. / 50 comments
Robert Janz and the art of disappearing
There's no coincidence: Janz is using his water drawings as a metaphor for aging. It's both brilliant and poignant. Anyone over 50, read with caution. / 10 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 30 | Happy 5780
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Where in Tribeca?
The years have not been kind to this little cherub (or is it a sun goddess?) but she's still hanging on. Where is she? / 5 comments
New Kids on the Block: Canal Street Oysters
The ninth project for the brothers Martignetti, who for years had Brinkley's in Soho, Canal Street Oysters breathes life once again into the historic Rawitzer building on Canal. / 4 comments
Introducing 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
Battery Park City will compost dog waste at its dog runs
The Battery Park City Authority will start collecting and composting the dog poop produced in the area's three dog runs, at a rate of 75 pounds per day. / 2 comments
Neighbors frustrated over latest film shoot offense
A shoot for the TV show "FBI" defies the community board and takes over half the alternate street parking in the neighborhood. / 1 comment
In the News: Tribeca Pointe resident arrested for sexual assault of neighbors
Plus a shout out to the new West Thames bridge; another gallery immigrant coming from Chelsea; a retail vacancy report from the comptroller's office blames city regs.
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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