Newsletter: August 12
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Where in Tribeca?
This little pacman ghost is hovering above your head, watching. Comment if you know where he hangs out. / 11 comments
Looking Back: Harrison Street at night, in the ’40s
From the collection of A. Mogyorosy, who has lived here since 1977, some evocative photos of Harrison Street and the Washington Market taken in the '40s up to the '80s. / 5 comments
In the News: The North Face opens new store in Soho
Plus a local art therapist explains the finer points of coloring books; an update on Google's plans for Houston; a new CEO for the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
CB1 gives Heisman to NYC Ferry service
CB1 pushed back against the city’s plan to add a BPC route to its NYC Ferry system. The ferries would go from Staten Island to Vesey Street to Midtown, starting in 2020. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Row around Manhattan next weekend!
Plus Supaman performs his hybrid brand of Native and hip hop culture TONIGHT at Brookfield; the Downtown Alliance is offering free event space for non-profits; Alexis Bittar at the Seaport.
Miami is on the Rise As a Result of Tax Migration
New Yorkers have long had a love affair with Miami. Learn why Miami has so much appeal -- and also see some fabulous new real estate projects emerging now. / Sponsored
In the News: Fighting to keep the Rector Street bridge
Plus Robert De Niro sells the majority stake in the film festival; some progress on the pit at Warren and West Broadway?; a group of Navy Seals swim across the Hudson. / 4 comments
Newsletter: August 8
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Details revealed for Disney’s headquarters
Disney has filed plans for 304-310 Hudson and envisions a 19-story, two tower building on the former City Winery (and others) location. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Battery Dance Festival starts Sunday
Plus: Free concert TODAY under the arch of 1 Centre Street; a new poke restaurant at the Oculus; the unhistoric townhouse is fully revealed. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the pedestrian ramps at Reade and Greenwich?
M. wrote to say, “Why did they get rid of the sidewalk let-down at the Reade + Greenwich intersection? Annoying for stroller people!” / 3 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