Tribecan Paula Recart is the new head of The Battery Conservancy
She succeeds Warrie Price, who founded the organization three decades ago and completely transformed Downtown's biggest park.
Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Plus Ana's Hair Studio is open; Governors Island will host ice carving in February; Fresh Prints at the South Street Seaport Museum. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 35 years at Tribeca Grill
Plus a look back on Bowie at The Battery; All the World's a Stage at Galerie56; free pop-up retail spaces from the Downtown Alliance. / 1 comment
Newsletter: January 15
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Salad Box looks like it is closed permanently
The third-largest restaurant chain in Romania, the fast casual opened in 2017 on Park Place and Church. / 1 comment
Cricket’s Candy Creations moving in with Fashion Squad School
Both businesses were founded in the pandemic by Tribeca women. They operate separately, but collaborate here and there.
The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
Mayor Mamdani chose a District 2 3K/pre-K program at 26 Washington as the setting for his announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds. / 2 comments
The Best Kids Birthday Parties Happen in Tribeca
For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember, count on the neighborhood's experts. / Sponsored
Carbs are back in the neighborhood
There are five new bagel stores poised to open and two new slice shops on the horizon. / 8 comments
Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Five candidates have registered so far for the District 66 seat that includes Tribeca, the East and West Villages, and Soho. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Groundhog celebrations at Duane Park
Plus the NYPD patrols the counterfeit vendors; an annual Lunar New Year party at PS 150; candidate forums for state offices.
Newsletter: January 12
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I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street