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.
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
One Clinton Brooklyn Heights | Residences Designed For Families
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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
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow