In the News: Michelle Obama has lunch at Locanda Verde
Plus a review of public open spaces; progress on the performing arts center at the WTC; Artists & Fleas moving a bit closer to us; a celebrity-filled building has a unit for sale. / 3 comments
Citizens of the Month: Hanne Larsen and Melanie Zrihen
Chosen for having made a major commitment to this neighborhood – its people, places or both. There’s no formula for what qualifies someone as the Citizen of the Month, only that you will know her when you see her. / 6 comments
A design for the Gansevoort Peninsula in Hudson River Park
The Hudson River Park Trust rolled out the first renderings of the design for the Gansevoort Peninsula, which includes a playing field, dog run, beach and more. / 4 comments
Made in Tribeca: A local app for local connections
A local resident is developing an app that would serve as a platonic Tinder -- connecting people who want to meet in real time at a local event or happening. And maybe more!
Seen & Heard: What in Tribeca?
Plus the new view up Church Street; a walking tour of Fidi for your summer visitors; women's business wear Argent has a pop-up in Soho; a beer garden is coming to the Oculus. / 5 comments
Newsletter: July 25
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Seen & Heard: A vision for Tribeca Cinemas building
Plus Pen Parentis will use LMHQ space; some CBD for your pets; film festival dates set for 2020; the manager of the Grand Banks needs help. / 1 comment
In the News: Speed cameras installed on Warren and West
Plus the Journal reports on the glut of luxury condos; Alamo Drafthouse multiplex makes a record deal; the Bull gets some breathing room; Thomas Juul-Hansen at 11 Beach.
David Adjaye tower in Fidi tops out — at 800 feet
The architect of the National Museum of African American History & Culture created a facade for 130 William made of cast-concrete panels and windows trimmed in bronze. / 2 comments
Dig Inn turned down for Greenwich sidewalk cafe
Plus Galo Nero at the old Max space; Skinos Mediterranean at the W Downtown; and a nightmare for the residents of 56 Walker.
111 Montgomery: The First Full-Service Condominium in Crown Heights
Located moments from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, this condominium offers homes with private and common outdoor experiences, skyline views and seamless indoor/outdoor living. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: The supertaster at Racines
Plus Lights for Liberty rally lights up Foley Square; a local broker and her partner specialize for moms; high school students redo the Last Supper for Trinity mural.
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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