In the News: Real estate, gossip and Governors
AKA Tribeca gets a review; the Citibank building gets its close up; Governors Island gets a new chief development officer (for the first time); celebrity children get taken out to brunch.
Nosy Neighbor: Who hung this painting in Cortlandt Alley?
It's a repro of the Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church from 1887 titled "Niagara Falls, from the American Side" and it's almost as big as the original that can now be found in Scotland. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 2 – Happy Labor Day!
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Where in Tribeca? A Labor Day treat
These images are cast from one of the more special visual elements in our streetscape. Not many folks will need a clue, but just in case, here it is: Summer's over. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: A piece of Chambers Street uncovered
Plus love spotted on Greenwich Street; Japanese Bon Odori dance festival on Governors; a local textile artist wins a sustainability award; the Blacktail at Pier A adds "The Terrace." / 10 comments
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.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?