Eyesore of the Week: Mailboxes of Tribeca
These are federal property and the Post Office should care for them properly -- and give our streets a bit of a pick-me-up. / 16 comments
Destination Ice Cream: Milkcow
If you like vanilla soft serve, then you will love the new ice cream trend out of South Korea that is sweeping the globe (really) and is now installed in Chinatown.
Seen & Heard: A unicorn hangs on Hudson
Plus a Vineyard Vines popup at the Winter Garden; a fishing program at Wagner; Biso Man strikes again; a series of design events start soon downtown. / 5 comments
In the News: Traffic light for South End Avenue
Plus new tenants at 7 World Trade; bogus boat rides at The Battery; a hotel planned for Fulton and Broadway; Fulton Plaza Apartments sold.
Seen & Heard: Dr. Phil reviews Gigino’s while standing on the street
Plus Battery Park City hosts a free version of a hit play from The Flea at the Irish Hunger Memorial; learn mahjong at the China Institute. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Crown Shy
A downtown kid grew up to be a chef at one Michelin-starred restaurant after another until he landed here, at his new solo project in Fidi at 70 Pine. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 9
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Seen & Heard: The Odeon in the 1930s
Plus early morning birding in The Battery; the Fulton Stall summer market is open on Sundays; construction fences are coming down on Warren. / 10 comments
The Broad Exchange Building: Live in a landmark with a captivating past
Capturing the zeitgeist of the 1890s, the architecture of The Broad Exchange Building is as distinctive as it is stunning, and now merges historic design with modern living. / Sponsored
A massive and moving exhibit on Auschwitz comes to the Museum of Jewish Heritage
This remarkable exhibit aims to demonstrate that the Holocaust was not just a moment in time; it was a process that started with words and hatred. And it was born in a time like our own.
Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
They say it is the same technology as self-driving cars, only the food doesn't drive itself over to you. / 11 comments
The History of Tribeca, One Building at a Time
The History of Tribeca Buildings database—compiled from Tom Miller's posts at Daytonian in Manhattan—now has more than 100 entries, each with the zesty anecdotes you've come to expect. Here is one important addition.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I pass by 100 Gold a couple of time a week. At street level it seems dank and squat, and... — Gary / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Lovely and well deserved -- keep up the good work, Adger! — John Willenbecher / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
FIDI is ringed along the coastline by terrific green space; has green pockets like Bowling Green, the Elevated Acre, City... — Manhattanmommie / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I do wonder about all of the new residences going into FiDi given there is virtually no green space, very... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street