In the News: Clock Tower building now being occupied
Plus a BPC dog walker is sentenced for stealing his charge; historical trivia in Fidi; the OMNY fare system has challenges; no feeding the squirrels. / 7 comments
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Apothecary
The new pharmacy in the neighborhood is aiming to be a lot more personal -- and more price effective -- than the ubiquitous pharmacy chains. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Escargot in Fidi
Plus a new Mexican in Fidi; an American Indian fashion show in Wagner Park; Lauren Farrell at the Seaport; and putting out trash can fires on Broadway. / 1 comment
In the News: Richard Serra will roll out a lot of steel this fall
Local resident Richard Serra has three upcoming exhibitions: two at Gagosian galleries showing new sculpture and works on paper, and a the unveiling of a monumental piece at MoMA.
Newsletter: August 29
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Seen & Heard: Slow death for Dean & DeLuca?
Plus Paisley is coming along; a free space for a local maker on Franklin Street; 283 West Broadway is up for grabs; Target's target is for early fall. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s up with the grey barriers at the fields?
The Battery Park City Authority is developing a long-term flood plan for the fields, but in the meantime, this will get them through hurricane season.
Seen & Heard: Cruise the harbor on a wooden tug
Plus a local resident's new play addresses pregnancy and motherhood; last chance for 20 percent off at Crown Shy; new fast casual pasta in Fidi; a local lecture about The Plaza.
Catching up on New Kids: Primo’s at The Frederick Hotel
From a partner in Mr. Fong's and Oliver Coffee from the hip side of the district is Primo's, a throwback (to the '20s) bar and lounge with a secret party room. / 1 comment
Art in Tribeca: Carmen Herrera at City Hall Park
This is the first major exhibition of outdoor sculptures by New York-based artist Carmen Herrera, who, at 104, is considered to be “the missing link in global modernism.”
12 Month Real Estate Review – A Spotlight on Tribeca Sales
A full review of the last year in sales in the Tribeca market distinguishes between condos and co-ops, doorman vs non-doorman and new development vs resale condos. / Sponsored
Los Tacos No. 1 is open
The fourth outpost of the Chelsea Market original has gotten raves from food bloggers at its locations across the city. / 10 comments
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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