Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
He first came to New York City in the 1970s, and would go on to found Walker's and Souths -- both neighborhood staples -- in the '80s. / 3 comments
Tribecan Paula Recart is the new head of The Battery Conservancy
She succeeds Warrie Price, who founded the organization three decades ago and completely transformed Downtown's biggest park.
Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Plus Ana's Hair Studio is open; Governors Island will host ice carving in February; Fresh Prints at the South Street Seaport Museum. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 35 years at Tribeca Grill
Plus a look back on Bowie at The Battery; All the World's a Stage at Galerie56; free pop-up retail spaces from the Downtown Alliance. / 1 comment
Newsletter: January 15
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Salad Box looks like it is closed permanently
The third-largest restaurant chain in Romania, the fast casual opened in 2017 on Park Place and Church. / 1 comment
Cricket’s Candy Creations moving in with Fashion Squad School
Both businesses were founded in the pandemic by Tribeca women. They operate separately, but collaborate here and there.
The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
Mayor Mamdani chose a District 2 3K/pre-K program at 26 Washington as the setting for his announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds. / 2 comments
The Best Kids Birthday Parties Happen in Tribeca
For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember, count on the neighborhood's experts. / Sponsored
Carbs are back in the neighborhood
There are five new bagel stores poised to open and two new slice shops on the horizon. / 8 comments
Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Five candidates have registered so far for the District 66 seat that includes Tribeca, the East and West Villages, and Soho. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Groundhog celebrations at Duane Park
Plus the NYPD patrols the counterfeit vendors; an annual Lunar New Year party at PS 150; candidate forums for state offices.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?