“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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History of Tribeca Buildings
K sez: Will be interesting to watch how they shore up the neighboring buildings - which were tilting/falling after the... — K / Construction Update: Southeast corner of West Broadway and Warren
No surprise. I've almost been run over multiple times by red-light running speeders. There should be: - speed bumps -... — Marcus / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
all sorts of things could be done to the entrance/exit ramp to the Manh bridge.This is def one of the... — jfrankp / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
There needs to be an MTA crosstown bus route added on Canal Street. As for widening sidewalks, likely just more... — stm / Canal Street ranks as one of city’s deadliest
But there is space Wall Street and south - that should be target if building housing — stm / Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
Yes I use those other subways plus bus. Do you use 2/3? The platform is already dangerous — stm / Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
Relax. This building isn't in Tribeca. (Although the developer will market it as Tribeca.) — Thomas Hagen / Construction Update: 65 Franklin