In the News: Your life on the small screen
Plus Pop Smoke at Patron of the New; Tommy Hilfiger's daughter's "kind of weird" aesthetic; and two men are slashed in the afternoon at the Canal Street A/C/E station.
Seen & Heard: Cynthia Rowley uses Staple Street as runway
Plus the New York Academy of Art kicks off its artist talk series TONIGHT; another fast casual Mexican in Fidi; Worth Street gets a dugout, minus the team. / 1 comment
A day to reflect on the neighborhood
Just taking this moment to reflect on the day and all of you neighbors and this amazing spot we are so lucky to live in. / 1 comment
In the News: Is Tribute in Light killing off the birds?
A network of bird-watching volunteers are patrolling the Tribute in Light every year, watching for especially dense gatherings of birds. When that happens, the lights will switch off for 20 minutes. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: The Oculus will not open for 9/11
Plus street closings for tomorrow; Tribeca Trust loses an appeal to expand the historic district; Lekka -- the vegan burger spot -- may open in October. / 1 comment
Laight and Greenwich: Paving the streets with granite
The Laight Street intersection with Greenwich is getting the royal cobblestone treatment – precisely cut granite (vs. stone) blocks are being laid out by the DOT. / 9 comments
Restaurants coming out from the summer cocoon
Mudville 9, The Greek and Bubby's, which all took a hiatus over the summer either just because or to renovate, are soon back in action. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift reveals her new facade
Plus family theater at BMCC's Tribeca Performing Arts Center; Nitemind opens at the Seaport; Parkour in Battery Park City; an escape room on Governors focused on climate change. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 9
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Where in Tribeca?
K. sent in this detail from a local classic. Comment if you can place it. And remember, folks: Sonia is back in the game. / 2 comments
The kids are back in town: first day of school netted (mostly) smiles
The principals of PS 234, PS 150 and PS 89 greeted their young charges in the courtyards and the fields, while kids (for the most part) seemed pretty psyched to be back at it. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Movie tomorrow in Washington Market Park
Plus new stretch studio - Outer Reach - opens on Greenwich; Japanese on Warren is coming along; Meryl Streep's digs on Laight are relisted and reduced in price.
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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