In the News: More details on 5 World Trade Center RFP
Plus Heath Ledger's Soho penthouse is for sale; a new restaurant and brewery coming to Fidi; Tribeca TV festival announcements / 2 comments
New Kids on the Block: 87 on Walker
A new restaurant on the hip side of the district was launched by two native Tribecans, with the wine list and the decor designed with local talent as well. / 16 comments
Vivvi Presents: Slime Making! and a Workshop on School Admissions
Vivvi is open for business! To celebrate and to learn more about us, come by for a slime-making class for kids or a workshop on independent school admissions for parents. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Fred Bivetto photos at Western Union building
Plus HRP Mamas will host its early education fair in September; a new pop-up bar at Pier 17; a backpack donation drive at everafter.
PS 89 yard gets rehab, loses trees, but will get them back
The Battery Park City Authority is making some updates to the yard at PS 89 and have removed all the trees, but they will restore them to bring shade back to the playground. / 3 comments
Squirrels on the attack in Rockefeller Park
There have been several reports of squirrels biting humans -- for no apparent reason -- and the Battery Park City Authority is warning people to beware while they work on the problem. / 14 comments
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.
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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