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.
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
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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?