First Impressions: Crown Shy
A downtown kid grew up to be a chef at one Michelin-starred restaurant after another until he landed here, at his new solo project in Fidi at 70 Pine. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 9
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Seen & Heard: The Odeon in the 1930s
Plus early morning birding in The Battery; the Fulton Stall summer market is open on Sundays; construction fences are coming down on Warren. / 10 comments
The Broad Exchange Building: Live in a landmark with a captivating past
Capturing the zeitgeist of the 1890s, the architecture of The Broad Exchange Building is as distinctive as it is stunning, and now merges historic design with modern living. / Sponsored
A massive and moving exhibit on Auschwitz comes to the Museum of Jewish Heritage
This remarkable exhibit aims to demonstrate that the Holocaust was not just a moment in time; it was a process that started with words and hatred. And it was born in a time like our own.
Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
They say it is the same technology as self-driving cars, only the food doesn't drive itself over to you. / 11 comments
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here is one important addition.
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Local Expert: POOCHi
Hidden in the residential buildings of Tribeca are hundreds of folks running businesses that are hidden from view but contributing to the hive of expertise we have buzzing down here. / 5 comments
In the News: BMCC is one of few early voting sites
Plus a billion-dollar conversion of One Wall; ballfield terrace overlook will be rebuilt; a tour of colonial America that you can touch. / 4 comments
A new pier park for the East River Esplanade
Tribeca resident and landscape architect Ken Smith, in partnership with SHoP Architects, recently put the finishing touches on Pier 35 -- the "eco pier" now open to the public. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Mother’s Day events around the neighborhood
Events at Duane Park; a pop-up shop starting Wednesday on Warren; creative cooking for kids at Brookfield; dancers in residence at The Flea.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza