In the News: Cocaine Tonic
Plus: P.S. 234's new principal; body found in the East River; recent local thefts; dads meet to talk about how to raise boys; the Washington Market Park tennis court. / 3 comments
The Best Public Art Over the Years
If the Anish Kapoor sculpture coming to 56 Leonard lives up to its renderings, I think it'll turn into a symbol of Tribeca. And even though it's technically private art, it got me thinking of public art over the years—and in particular, the installations that really dazzled. / 9 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 23
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In the News: Bâtard’s Chef Is Moonlighting at Augustine
Plus: A jewelry designer's Tribeca duplex; looking back at Trinity Church's real-estate holdings in Lower Manhattan through the years.
The Blurry City
Every now and then, the camera refuses to focus, and I find the result transfixing. / 2 comments
Mandarin Immersion Preschool Prep Open House At Reade Street Prep
Join us tomorrow evening to learn what it’s like to immerse your child into Chinese language and culture. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Paper Source Will Be in Maman
Plus: The best BLT around; checking in on the Japanese restaurant coming to Warren; Il Mulino brunch; disappointing windows on Bjarke Ingels's otherwise fabulous High Line buildings; graphic novelists at Pen Parentis.
In the News: Cast Iron House Got a $45 Million Loan
Plus: New York Times takes two stars away from Nobu; Citi Bike to test motorized bicycles; Citigroup is launching a private ferry between Pier 25 and Jersey City; Square Diner. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Where Is Paper Source’s Tribeca Shop?
Plus: Construction appears imminent at Broadway and Franklin; mystery wire on W. Broadway; possible bank branch; OpenTable ignores everything south of Houston Street. / 1 comment
First Look Inside the Hotel at 456 Greenwich
"This property will be one of the most luxurious hotels in New York City," says one of the developers of the 96-room hotel going up at Greenwich and Desbrosses. / 7 comments
In the News: Meryl Streep Listed Her Tribeca Penthouse
Plus: The mayor's office claims it wants community input on its jail plan (but is Margaret Chin already onboard?); Seaport restaurant/bar is now a taqueria; beekeeping family; public comment for resiliency proposals. / 18 comments
Seen & Heard: Woolworth Building Lights
Plus: "Ghostbusters" insignia repainted; Kingkow's World Trade Center mall store will reopen; a likely catering kitchen on Reade; Oculus elevator signage; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot; tonight's Video Music Awards performance. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
No outrage or protest. No TV interview from parents or community? How can you allow this to happen after Judege... — New York Native / An update on two Downtown shelters
I sent an email to the owner early last week -- no answer yet. — Tribeca Citizen / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Re: a "commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur" I am shocked that the facility... — Lisa / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
"My dog doesn't sh*t on the turf"...said every dog owner who's dog sh*t on the turf. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Lone voice here. Not advocating for breaking the law and agree dog owners need/must pick up their poop etc. But... — Will / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Well said all of the above comments. Another Room is part of the community, a well loved low key bar,... — Will / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Fair. Good point. There are zero places for dogs who need to stretch their legs to do so grass, and... — Humble Neighbor / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?