Cortlandt Alley painting mystery (sort of) solved
Diana Wege's Earth Requiem series takes a classic -- Hudson River School painter Frederic Church's Niagara Falls painting -- and defaces it, as we have done to nature with our carelessness. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: 81 Leonard Gallery
Nancy Pantirer has been making art at 81 Leonard for 23 years, albeit with the curtains drawn. She and her partner have now opened a gallery in the space and pulled up the shades. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 26
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In the News: Oculus has $200,000 worth of leaks
Plus how to get skin like Julianne Moore; Battery Park City was once a wheat field; Egg Collective is one to watch; District 2 council says keep gifted and talented programs. / 1 comment
The Swedish coffee spot Fika has closed
Fika, the Swedish coffee and chocolate shop at Washington and Desbrosses, appears closed; the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a year ago. / 1 comment
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Homeless in Tribeca: “More digits.”
There’s no doubt that the number of homeless people on the streets of Tribeca has increased, though experts can’t say why. It can only be linked to the bigger city problem, pinned ultimately to the cost of housing. / 19 comments
A French diner will come to the Baked space
Ed Koch's former chef at Gracie -- Mitchel London -- will open (with partners) a new French diner at the former Baked space, on Church at White.
Experience the Incredible Model Residences & Views at 565 Broome SoHo | OH Sunday 1-3 pm
Experience the incredible model residences & views at the 565 Broome SoHo Open House this Sunday, 1-3 pm. The luxury condominiums provide easy access to the neighborhood's amenities from a quiet retreat. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Hudson River Park gala at Battery ferry terminal
Plus Battery Park City schools will host their annual fun run 4 knowledge; Tunnel To Towers run is this Sunday; there will be bluegrass on the grass in WMP.
Thai Sliders opening a new outlet in Fidi
In the eternal hunt for good Thai food downtown, a new win: an outpost of Thai Sliders is coming back, this time to Cliff Street. / 1 comment
Dream date with the inlaws: new Hudson Square art walk
Five new murals and installations down Varick make up an art walk in Hudson Square starting at Houston and ending at Canal. Throw in another on Hudson and you have a date.
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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