In the News: The Oculus has a leak
Plus a quick interview with Larry Silverstein on attracting commercial tenants to Fidi; the ugly LED billboard floats on; new feathered tenants for Water Street. / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: Nova Fitness
A new fitness studio on Leonard uses electrical muscle stimulation and suits fitted with electrodes to enhance personal training workouts and a range of classes
Newsletter: May 20
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This woodland creature and his pals are also joined by a few lizards adorning this downtown gem. / 7 comments
More bad news: Torly Kid will close mid-summer
Carol Adams said she’s watched business decline significantly over the past three years, and has decided to close her boutique after 15 years in business on Hudson and Duane. / 9 comments
Baked Tribeca is closing
This is real blow to the neighborhood, and to anyone with a well-informed sweet tooth. / 13 comments
Tribeca Deco: The history of communications in paint
The ceiling of the Barclay-Vesey Building, or New York Telephone Building, or 100 Barclay, tells the story of communications from smoke signals to early telephones. / 1 comment
Dine Around Downtown: A feast of Lower Manhattan restaurants all in one spot
The Downtown Alliance's annual food festival is set for Tuesday, May 21, and will include dozens your local favorites, including some newcomers to the scene. / Sponsored
The Wonder is open for (members-only) business
The play space and parent hang that had everyone, well, wondering since the community board approved a liquor license opened on Mother’s Day with a waitlist already in place. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Wildflower walk at The Battery
Plus, gardening and turtles at Washington Market Park; luxury rides at Brookfield; a Taino celebration at the Museum of the American Indian;; Dine Around Downtown returns.
A fundraiser for the victim of accident on Murray
A longtime resident writes to say that a fundraiser has been set up by co-workers at the city's Human Resources Administration office at Barclay and West streets.
Seen & Heard: Noted Tribeca on pause
Ambassador has closed; Tribeca Art+Culture Night seeking volunteers; the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel gets resurfaced; Girl Scout troop will set up shop on Duane. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
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?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses