In the News: The Crowds Waiting for Taylor Swift
Plus: Handcuffed thief still at large; Hemlock restaurant is closing; Shinola's first hotel will open this fall in Detroit; Water Street renovation.
Seen & Heard: Remembering Nobu Downtown’s Chef
Plus: Lost dog; kids scamming people on Greenwich Street; "designer toy" shop on Broadway; Uber out of bounds; flood-protection test on Canal; Asphalt Green pool clarification. / 12 comments
Maman Will Open Another Tribeca Outpost
This will be the Maman's eighth location, assuming there aren't other others also in the works.
Newsletter: July 23
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Valentine No. 64
These handcuffs have been attached to a Leonard Street loading dock since at least 2011—and they've taken on special resonance after news came out that an alleged thief escaped the custody of the 1st Precinct while in cuffs.
Seen & Heard: Flashlarp!
Plus: A new gallery on Franklin; Cast Iron House sales office has closed; this year's Summer Streets info; mysterious concrete panels; the David Wojnarowicz retrospective at the Whitney. / 5 comments
In the News: “Tropical Hell”
Plus: The history of a building at Duane and Hudson; Pier 17's balloon installation; the conversion of 1 Wall; Don Wagyu review; Raul Guerrero at Ortuzar Projects. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Big Residential Conversion Postponed
Plus: The beautiful backside of 160 Leroy; 1 Beekman topped out; the corner of 11 Beach that was sliced off; soccer event at M1-5. / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: Glam+Go
"This is our flagship!" says Glam+Go founder Erika Wasser proudly. While the other six New York City locations are all in hotels or gyms, this is the first standalone one, offering services—cuts, color, extensions, nails, and more, for women and men—well beyond the blowouts that the company has been known for.
In the News: Hudson Square Development Recap
Plus: New line of cannabis products from Bubby's owner Ron Silver; new buildings with fancy lobby lighting; Terra owners settle with former employees who started a similar restaurant in Chicago; Pier 25 and 26 air rights. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Burlesque at Baked?
Plus: Asphalt Green pools to be closed for three weeks; floats on sale at Balloon Saloon; Maharishi says it's opening soon; new gallery in Northwest Tribeca; Broadway storefront activity. / 1 comment
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Not surprised to see anyone opposed to Momdani called out as a "racist" by elite Tribecans with luxury beliefs. — lowrider / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
No, but all indications are that you either think class and race or the same thing or don't know what... — Talg / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
I, for one, am excited to see a mayor-elect who clearly loves the city, recognizes what makes it work, and... — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
I started exploring Tribeca in the late 1970's and began working here full time in 1980. I remember the old... — Gary / Books of Tribeca: New Art, Old Buildings: Stories from Hal Bromm’s Tribeca
Not a race. Just a bunch of folks who are way too entitled — Don / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Happy to be moving out of our Tribeca loft after 46 years. This neighborhood has become toxic after starting out... — Don / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
You think rich people are a race don’t you? — Cd / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca