Newsletter: May 7
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A Much-Improved Five Boro Bike Tour
Kudos to Bike New York for listening to the community and keeping the noise down. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: FiDi’s Other Sky-High Restaurant
Plus: Everything is a third off at Tent & Trails; Town Stages discussion; new windows at 49 Chambers; Reade Street building wants a loading zone; World Trade Center mural; pop-up gallery; the Bill Charlap Trio. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Our New Commanding Officer
Plus: The huge billboard now up in a historic district; how the dog-park group spent its money; the Petland store has closed; protective coverings; two shoots, "Ray Donovan" and a film with Annette Bening, Jon Hamm, and Adam Driver; Trader Joe's opening date confirmed. / 3 comments
An Opening Date for Trader Joe’s Soho Store
A worker coming out of Trader Joe's store on Spring Street said that a date has been set for the grand opening. UPDATE: The date has been confirmed by the company. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: No Artist Studio Tour This Year
Plus: Progress at Noted café and cocktail bar; progressive breakfast at four galleries tomorrow; "Airmail Paintings" at Alexander and Bonin; "Blank Pro" shoot.
In the News: Alterations to South End Avenue
Plus: Operator of crane during fatal accident has his license revoked; bootleggers and other tenants at a Canal Street building over the years.
Seen & Heard: Change of Command at the 1st Precinct
Plus: Opening date for R & Company's massive new gallery; Anna Deavere Smith's "Notes From the Field" at the Schimmel Center; northwest Tribeca building tops out; two shoots; Sapar Contemporary show. / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 3
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Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026