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
Newsletter: August 26
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Where in Tribeca?
This find from "Where in Tribeca?" guest editor Sonia Stock is also a "What in Tribeca?" from my perspective. Comment if you know the answer to either question. / 2 comments
If these walls could talk…
Compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan, the History of Tribeca Buildings database now has more than 125 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here are three recent additions.
In the News: After more than two decades, Barry Manilow’s musical finally gets a New York run
Plus inside the Museum of Future Experiences; another Tribeca art gallery; WeWork moving in to 83 Maiden.
New(ish) Kid on the Block: Sola Lab
Sola Lab is the idea factory behind Soho's Sola Pasta Bar and Fidi's The Pastagram -- three new concept restaurants by two Italian foodie entrepreneurs. / 2 comments
Newsletter: August 22
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
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