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.
Lispenard co-naming going forward at City Council
The application seeks to honor James McNaughton, a 27-year-old transit officer who was the first NYPD officer to be killed while serving in Iraq in 2005.
In the News: On the roof, for cocktails
Plus 276 and Spruce Street turn 10; a review of a kosher restaurant; 3 World Trade Center will have studios for artists; a big oops at Stuyvesant.
Seen & Heard: Noted Tribeca has a new owner
Plus a spontaneous dance performance at Pier 17; Barbara Kasten at Bartolami; music performances at the National Museum of the American Indian. / 2 comments
Newsletter: July 22
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Where in Tribeca?
Santa comes early to Tribeca, and neighbors try to figure out where he's staying. UPDATE: It's Karl Marx! And now there's a clue... / 5 comments
Crowd Sourcing: Trucks wreaking havoc downtown
Trucks over 55 feet long are prohibited from city streets. So why are there so many plowing through downtown, and in some cases, causing damage as they do? / 10 comments
A huge trove of 9/11 photos found at house auction
Archivist found 2,400 pictures of the wreckage of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of 9-11 taken by what they think was a construction worker. The photos are now on Flickr. / 1 comment
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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?