Seen & Heard: The Latest Forecast for 56 Leonard’s Sculpture
Plus: The entrance to 70 Vestry is unveiled; local businesses have founded the Tribeca Wellness Group; Amanda Freitag to cook at Landmarc pop-up dinner; Shelby Lynne at City Winery.
What’s Really Happening to Canal Street
Somewhat ludicrously, the New York Times claims that Canal Street "is in the midst of a high fashion makeover." But the street is poised for change. Here's how. / 16 comments
Newsletter: May 17
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In the News: Whole Foods Discounts for Amazon Prime Members
Plus: Bethenny Frankel's Soho loft; last year's Taylor Swift stalker was sentenced; "Fiddler on the Roof" in Yiddish; local thefts and a phone attack. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Dueling Family Events This Sunday
Plus: The back of Tribeca Synagogue is curved, too; Rag & Bone's Tribeca store now sells women's clothing; rehabilitation of a White Street building; World Trade Center PATH station closed this weekend; Treadwell Park question; "Billions" shoot. / 2 comments
Open House at 15 William This Sunday, 12-2pm! Luxury One to Three Bedroom Residences Priced from $1.025M
These contemporary residences have generous square footage with smart, efficient layouts and views of Downtown's gorgeous architectural landmarks and stunning waterways. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: Noted Tribeca
Wife-and-husband team Seong Choi and Minho Yang have chosen Hudson Street for their second café, Noted Tribeca, which serves New American food with Asian touches.
In the News: “The Destruction of Lower Manhattan”
Plus: The rooftop bar at the Arlo hotel gets a makeover and new name; Zucker's is opening a fourth location. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Rumored Tenant for the Old Nobu
Plus: The Nobu Next Door space has an interested party, too; The Spot doggie daycare has been rebranded; New York Guitar Festival; help out this weekend at Washington Market Park; a new tipping interface on restaurant receipts.
Spotlight: Torly Kid
Carol Adams's store, Torly Kid, has grown up with the neighborhood. She founded it in 2004 as Babylicious, and then renamed it—and broadened the age range—as kids in the area got older. "Having been here so long, I feel like I know everyone," she says. / 1 comment
In the News: Canal Street Activation
Plus: A retail renaissance?; Tribeca family's "hoverboard-friendly" home; the Stadium Goods sneaker resale shop; an attorney's pied-à-terre; Citigroup employee stops kid from running into the street; the views from a 56 Leonard penthouse; 9/11 compensation claims.
Seen & Heard: Trader Joe’s Will Have 30 Checkout Lanes
Plus: Single-family home on Greenwich revealed; proposed fixes for the New York Stock Exchange area; discussion about improving Tribeca's public spaces; Maxwell's on "Law & Order; SVU"; "Billions" shoot; Papa Kitchen on Church has opened. / 9 comments
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Alternative Plan #2: Renovate Rikers Island instead. — Marcus / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Would it help to make it illegal to buy or own counterfeit junk? I believe that's the case in Europe.... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
Last week? Already back in business. Snow and rain only kept them away for a few hours, didn’t stop the... — R. / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
We're still doing this? This is happening and the focus should be on pushing for the best version of this... — malcolm / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Link to sign the petition for alternate location: https://www.change.org/p/oppose-the-current-manhattan-bbj-plan-support-affordable-housing-alternative-sites?redirect_reason=guest_user Builds affordable housing at 125 White Street. Relocates the jail to... — canal resident / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
This drives me crazy! Such a flagrant example of "Rules for thee, not for me" — GM / Looking back on a year of congestion pricing
That’s partly because the problem is way beyond his scope and ability to comprehend. So when in doubt pull out... — R. / World’s largest chain restaurant is coming to Canal Street