“Big Ben” at 108 Leonard in court again
The Times and Crain's report that the case against the developers of 108 Leonard to protect the building's clock tower -- a rare city interior landmark -- is pending in the state's highest court. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: The mystery at Finn Square
Plus two local women open boutique PR firm here; the Beep will host a public hearing on congestion pricing this week; futsal starts a new spring season; Fred Astaire seeking participants for free programs; vending machines for subways. / 7 comments
In the News: 456 Greenwich developers file for bankruptcy
The group that dug the large hole in the ground at Greenwich and Desbrosses that was scheduled to be the "Hotel Barriere Le Fourquet" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
Newsletter: March 18
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Where in Tribeca?
A remnant of Tribeca's past. And a good reminder to look up once in a while. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Taking advantage of spring temps
Plus an art installation of 7-foot prisms at the Seaport; photography at Alexander and Bonin; construction inconveniences on Warren and Worth; Daily Goods on John; Color Vue on Warren; Fellow Barber on Fulton; BPC ballfields meeting this week. / 1 comment
In the News: Jazz jam sessions at Church Street
Plus parents at Peck Slip School are worried about Howard Hughes' mercury cleanup; local firefighter gets a mention for his moonlighting gig; Tribeca as the scouting location for wealth porn.
A pedestrian-friendly plan for Fidi
The Financial District Neighborhood Association has produced a radical plan for the area, calling for a complete rethinking of how we use the streets in its most crowded parts. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Michelin-starred chef opening Paisley
Plus a book signing by Jenni Kayne; Sweetgreen coming to Chambers; Downtown Yogurt & Ice Cream is open; shade for 99 Hudson. / 2 comments
Robert Janz tutorial for the uninitiated
"Bisoman is just calling in. Black Cat says, 'It’s an ad for Awake, Alert, Aware.'" / 2 comments
Newsletter: March 14
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In the News: Redesigning South End Avenue
Plus a new CEO for Spring Place; a marker for commercial sales; resident member of BPC board appointed VP; The Post disses Au Cheval; $167 worth of Hershey's bars stolen from Gristede's; big loan for AC Hotel.
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Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Hopefully this will have some benefit for other businesses but I do have to say it was always packed. Very... — John Gallagher / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
I, for one, and so tired of graffiti. The art deco post office on Canal gets carefully scrubbed clean, only... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Ben If the area was pedestrianized, what would happen with emergency vehicles, Access a Ride, school buses, trash pick-up? The... — Lisa / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
I'm sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I was a regular until 2007 when we moved... — Kevin Clarke / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
It's 3:45 and the line for pillows wraps from the park around on Reade and the end is only about... — N / Seen & Heard: 24-hour golf simulators in Hudson Square
This is a real shame. They had wonderful clothes and bought my daughter’s favorite clothes there when she was a... — John Gallagher / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed