The Birth of Battery Park City (Part 2)
More amazing historical photos of how Battery Park City came to be. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Nov. 22
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Seen & Heard: Fika Has Reopened
Plus: Praise for a beet dish at Little Park; New York Academy of Art's facade unveiling; Robert Janz has his way with a phone booth; group show at Barney Savage Gallery. / 2 comments
Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 5)
Many of Jane Freeman's photos from the 1980s and 1990s were taken at locations I've been unable to identify. Feel free to weigh in. / 9 comments
In the News: Brookfield Place Lobby Redo Includes a New Restaurant
Plus: Gucci's Soho bookstore is now open; Pascaline Lepeltier of Racines named best sommelier in France; Masa Takayama ceramics for sale. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Philly Pretzel Factory Appears Closed
Plus: Wonderful artworks of 56 Leonard and Tribeca Bridge; dog lost in Tribeca; food-cart garage in FiDi. / 6 comments
Canada Gallery Is Moving to Tribeca
After Regen Projects backed out of its plan to open an outpost on Lispenard, Canada gallery decided to take the space. / 3 comments
In the News: Inside the WeWork Elementary School
Plus: Parking garage at 56 Leonard accused of mangling a Ferrari; new rendering for 100 Franklin; Best Market chain sold to German grocer; recipes from Yves; meeting about storm resiliency at ball fields. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Sea’s Canal Street Boutique Is Open
Plus: Protests against awful author today; the Come Back Daily CBD shop looks sharp; pastrami restaurant opening on Lafayette; two businesses accepting Toys for Tots donations; any news on the Leonard Street wine bar? / 3 comments
McDonald’s Said to Be Closing
One hesitates to pray for demolition, but that building is a blight, especially compared to what used to stand there—a twin to the beauty across Thomas. / 8 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
What better way to flip off Manhattanites that didn't vote for him (i.e. Tribeca and BPC) than throw a party... — Downtown Dad Reborn / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
I have so enjoyed shopping at Boomerang and getting to know Karen. To say that this store will be missed... — TribecaMom / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
I lived on Duane St 1973-76 Magical times.... RIchard Serra lived on Washington St. . Gaylyn and Ed Kerns lived... — Devrah Silverstein / Reflecting on Tribeca in the 1970s
Not a resident back then but hell yeah I remember 77 White Street, The Mudd Club until early morning and... — Gio / Tribeca in the 1980s
What a loss for the neighborhood! They will be missed! — Jennifer / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
I don't dispute James Bogardus's extensive explanation. When I called cast iron architecture "avant garde," I was referring to the... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
love FDNY, thank you for the article. — kc / A holiday stroll around the neighborhood’s firehouses