In the News: Two Assaults
Plus: WeWork said to be close to signing a big lease at 1 World Trade Center; the story of 399 Washington; Tribeca teen is a ball person at the U.S. Open; Yves Saint Laurent beauty pop-up.
Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Opening Date
Plus: Film crew was told to park in Tribeca even though the shoot was in Battery Park City; the lavender paint job of the FDR Drive; 56 Leonard retail space; space shuttle memorabilia in Stuyvesant High School. / 5 comments
A New Plan for the American Flatbread Space
"Chefscape is a food incubator company that provides local entrepreneurs an environment to successfully bring their restaurant concepts to market," emailed co-founder Bella Karakis. "To assist our members, we plan to open a food hall, marketplace and bar." / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: When Will the Tribeca Bridge Elevators Be Fixed?
"I'm wondering about the elevators at the Tribeca Bridge, which have been out of service all summer. I assume it was in prep for the new paint job? That elevator is very useful in crossing the highway safely." —J.
Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan
Plus: LeBron James pop-up on Franklin; secret item on the Battery Park City Authority board meeting agenda; the dome at Peck Slip is an art installation; the grimthorping of 80 Centre; Wigstock tickets start at $95; "Ray Donovan." / 10 comments
The Future of 111 Church
A source in the real-estate industry says that the building is in talks to be sold, and that most people looking at it think it makes the most sense as a teardown. / 4 comments
In the News: Keegan-Michael Key Bought Here
Plus: New rendering of Park Row tower; Liberty Island evacuated because of fire; wizardry-themed cocktail class; in praise of Philadelphia pretzels. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nonrefundable Reservation Deposit at the Greek
Plus: The BMCC pool finally reopens today; Pier 17 advertising lights; midcentury-modern furniture store coming to Crosby; a new kosher steakhouse in FiDi. / 1 comment
“London’s Favorite Celebrity Facialist” Has Opened Here
Teresa Tarmey is "behind the lit-from-within glows of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Naomie Harris, and a gaggle of It Brits too numerous to name," says Vogue.
Newsletter: Aug. 27
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Seen & Heard: First Glimpse of 91 Leonard
Plus: Is something up with the J. Crew Liquor Store?; three trees at Bogardus Plaza to be removed this week; ironic signage at the World Trade Center; "Blue Bloods" shoot. / 1 comment
In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End
Plus: The Cortlandt Street subway station on the 1 line looks close to opening (and may not be called Cortlandt Street); an increase in burglaries in Soho; brewery and beer garden to open near Trader Joe's. / 22 comments
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… and I’ll continue to drink the water (filtered), but not the KoolAid … — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Ms. Benzinger, please take heart and continue to thrive in this depressingly changed neighborhood. Still more than a few fine... — Jeff / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
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I have lived in Tribeca on and off since 1979…45 of the 50 years since my move to this fantastic... — Suzy Benzinger / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
As a city that is has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, despite the poor choices for mayor, we... — John R / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
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