Judge sends Two Bridges skyscrapers back to drawing board
Local elected officials won a lawsuit that presses pause -- and then triggers a public review process -- on the super supertalls proposed for Two Bridges.
Where in Tribeca?
Can you name the location of this artistic interpretation of our favorite local line? / 3 comments
In the News: Banker adds money to Chinatown jail fight
Plus another fond farewell for Arcade Bakery; an effort to preserve Little Syria; the Brady-Bundchens look in the suburbs; good voices sought for downtown choirs. / 5 comments
Teresa Tarmey has (re)opened on Duane Street, for good
Teresa Tarmey's shop on Duane Park will offer her hybrid brand of facials that London celebrities swear by, as well as her new at-home line of products.
Crowd Sourcing: Free workouts for August
A quick roundup of the classes nearby run by pros from fitness clubs around the city, so if you are in town, it's a good way to try out a new gym. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Franklin Street station is open
Plus a series of cooking classes at the Fulton Stall Market; a celebration of North Country food also at the Seaport; First Friday on Governors Island. / 1 comment
Newsletter: August 1
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Loft Peeping: Edward Albee’s home on Harrison
The loft at 14 Harrison is still decorated with Albee's art and furniture and also comes with a storied past as a home to a candy empire and the scene of a murder. / 1 comment
Schoolhouse Electric has closed permanently
Schoolhouse, nee Schoolhouse Electric, the quirky lighting restoration company, has closed its store on Vestry, one of its few retail outlets in the country, after 14 years in the city. / 5 comments
Hamptons Peeping: A trio of North Haven homes with deep water docks
Three unique properties in Sag Harbor have that most rare amenity: waterfront with a deep-water dock for boating outside your doorstep. Oh, and the houses are beautiful too. / Sponsored
Canal Street Oysters poised to open soon
A little peek into the restaurant taking over the former nightclub on the southeast corner of Canal and West Broadway.
Seen & Heard: Two small businesses win digital grant
Plus a forum to hear from the candidates for supreme court judge; Bernard Kirschenbaum at Postmasters; a new view up Church Street at Chambers.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Throwing the word NIMBY into the mix suggest you did engage the reasonable concerns expressed here. Worse than NIMBYism is... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Exactly. You stated this better than I did. — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Bravo!! — Queens Girl / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Beautiful story and interview. Thank you so much for posting. It’s a privilege Learning about our artistic neighbors. Looking forward... — DSSA / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Relative to other parts of the city FiDi has comparatively little green space, let alone trees on the streets. Further,... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
A lot of NIMBYism in these comments. Financial district is basically the birthplace of the skyscraper, has always been crowded,... — Cd / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
One solution to the lack of common areas and too much traffic: close streets to cars/trucks permanently, and convert them... — Ben / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold