A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here
The Philly Pretzel Factory's third New York City outpost will be in Tribeca. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Shake Shack Unveiled
Plus: The Church Street sinkhole; memorial to killed cyclist; a couple more thoughts on Manhatta; "Leave Not One Alive" shoot. / 4 comments
In the News: Another TD Bank Was Robbed
Plus: Dead infant found in the East River; sports-themed exhibit at the 9/11 Museum.
The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here
Parking for two hours at a metered space in Tribeca will soon cost 50% more. And it's much worse below Chambers. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open
Plus: Pop-up galleries on Canal Street; Trader Joe's still isn't very busy; three shoots, one of which ticked off Greenwich Street residents; Ducati's flouting of the law. / 6 comments
New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics
"Most people want to train Olympians, but it's important to me that this is about having fun," says gymnast Paul Ruggeri of his new school. At the same time, there are benefits: "You learn to work hard, to fall on your face in front of other people, and to get up and try again." / 5 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 6
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In the News: Tribeca Bank Robbery
Plus: The neighborhood ranks third in noise-related complaints; co-op board question.
Seen & Heard: Another New Barbershop
Plus: New home/decoupage store on Grand Street; maintaining the Woolworth Building; fashion trend event; expert advice on fighting parking tickets; Laight Street salon. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: More on the Kids Soliciting Donations
Plus: Church Street shop appears to be moving to Broadway; neat building on Houston; Spring Studios expands its presence; beautiful drawing of a construction site; praise for Hutter Auctions. / 4 comments
In the News: History of a “Butter and Egg” Building
Plus: Pizzeria opening in Soho; Allied Maker Q&A; FiDi condo doormen go on a brief strike; construction worker injured at 3 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street
"The de Blasio administration is eyeing 80 Centre St.—now home to the city’s marriage bureau—as the perfect location for a high-rise detention center as part of a sweeping plan to close Rikers Island," reports the Daily News. It might also include affordable housing, because who wouldn't want to live above a jail? / 31 comments
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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?