Nosy Neighbor: Will the World Trade Center Streets Ever Reopen to Cars?
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 17
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In the News: Farmer’s Market takes shelter at Oculus
Plus the design process for Brooklyn Bridge Esplanade, fewer ties on Wall Street (and Greenwich Street).
Seen & Heard: Seafood coming to Blaue Gans space
Plus: state funds for Hudson River Park, New York Law School bfast series, a show at Ortuzar Projects. / 7 comments
And Here’s to Many More
A thank you to Erik Torkells for creating the Tribeca Citizen for all us readers, and an introduction to me, Pam Frederick, who is taking it on. / 133 comments
Tribeca Treats’ Devil’s Food Cake and Chocolate Frosting
Rachel Thebault shares her recipe for this rich chocolate cake from her cookbook, "Sweet Chic."
A New Day for Tribeca Citizen
I'm thrilled to announce that Tribeca Citizen will continue in the capable hands of Pam Frederick, whom many of you already know.
Seen & Heard: Massive Gym Opening in FiDi
Plus: Cool new 30th-floor café; Duane Park progressive party; art show about food waste; steel cut-outs. / 1 comment
In the News: Candy Controversy
Plus: Warren Street townhouse sells for $13 million; de Blasio administration admits true cost of the NYC Ferry system; Manhattan's last video arcade.
“Wellness Hub” Is Opening at Brookfield Place
Clean Market will have "a Vitamin IV Drip Lounge, full-spectrum infrared saunas, whole-body cryotherapy, and a functional food and tonic bar with a Vitality Supplement Market." / 2 comments









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
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street