Scene & Heard: First Annual Tribeca Party
Plus GameStop is on its way out; 6 Cortlandt Alley has its first sale at auction; Lubov gallery has opening this weekend.
Seen & Heard: $13 million sale on Warren
Plus: Pace University wants a subway stop named after itself; Max finally gets some outdoor space; a new preschool on Varick and Canal. / 5 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Will the World Trade Center Streets Ever Reopen to Cars?
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 17
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In the News: Farmer’s Market takes shelter at Oculus
Plus the design process for Brooklyn Bridge Esplanade, fewer ties on Wall Street (and Greenwich Street).
Seen & Heard: Seafood coming to Blaue Gans space
Plus: state funds for Hudson River Park, New York Law School bfast series, a show at Ortuzar Projects. / 7 comments
And Here’s to Many More
A thank you to Erik Torkells for creating the Tribeca Citizen for all us readers, and an introduction to me, Pam Frederick, who is taking it on. / 133 comments
Tribeca Treats’ Devil’s Food Cake and Chocolate Frosting
Rachel Thebault shares her recipe for this rich chocolate cake from her cookbook, "Sweet Chic."
A New Day for Tribeca Citizen
I'm thrilled to announce that Tribeca Citizen will continue in the capable hands of Pam Frederick, whom many of you already know.
Seen & Heard: Massive Gym Opening in FiDi
Plus: Cool new 30th-floor café; Duane Park progressive party; art show about food waste; steel cut-outs. / 1 comment
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It's amazing the lengths some people go to avoid just saying we need more housing. Just a bunch of slop... — James Boudan / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
by "NIMBY" do you mean "no more luxury development in our back yard" because that is what he says on... — BarryB / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
Big NIMBY vibes from this guy, especially when you start poking around his website. Seems pretty bad. — harryh / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
hahahahahah you mean how like the super-talls built around Central Park brought prices down around there? Or the way rents... — elizabeth / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun