Why Does So Much Street Construction Happen on Weekends?
How does the Department of Transportation determine the timing for specific projects? Why are some on weekdays, some on weekends, some late at night? I hounded the DOT until I got to speak with Manhattan Borough Commissioner Luis Sanchez. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Mar. 26
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Seen & Heard: Another Restaurant Has Become a Co-Working Space
Plus: Anti-choice walk tomorrow; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Broadway clock face illuminated; UPS making customers pick deliveries up; Liberty Street block to close for 10 weeks. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Legislation to Limit Tour Buses
Plus: Local businesses helping to keep sidewalks clean; winter-only vendor at the Tribeca Greenmarket; new customizable event space on Lispenard; pet adoption event on Sunday. / 6 comments
In the News: Tetsu’s Expensive Sub-Restaurant Gets Panned
Plus: Manhole explosions rattled FiDi; Coco Pazzo reboot open in the former Milady's space; proposal to rename street for the U.S.'s first synagogue; Q&A with Manhattan Youth's Bob Townley; more area thefts.
Tribeca’s Best Resources for Home Decor and Design
You don't have to look far for the best in linens, paint, window treatments, furniture, carpets, art and framing, appliances, and more. / Sponsored
Close-Up: Murray Street
Do you ever slow down and look at the patterns, details, textures, and scars that give Tribeca its character? Take Murray Street, for example.... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Treats Is Going Out with a Sale
And free cupcakes, while supplies last. Plus: The former Wicked Juice space hasn't been rented; chocolate store opened at the World Trade Center mall; photo show with models and fruit; "Bull" shoot.
In the News: Taylor Swift’s First Expansion Plan Was Foiled
Plus: Actor Chris Evans is renting here; interview with Duane Park Patisserie's Madeline Lanciani; history of a funky little Reade Street building; Pier 17 concert promoter; estranged couple does custody hand-offs at the 1st Precinct; lost ring found; Equitable Building renovation. / 1 comment
The Discreet Charm of Hubert: Spacious Residence PH-C at 15 Hubert, Tribeca
Designed by CetraRuddy, the interiors at 15 Hubert retain the authenticity of this former warehouse, with wide-open rooms, truly high ceilings, stretched of exposed brick. and oversized windows. / Sponsored
Eight New Enthusiasms
It’s been nearly a year since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll…. / 2 comments
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Tribeca Paint! — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
Gothamist (which quotes this very Tribeca Citizen post as counterpoint) claims that there is a "slump" for the Canal Street... — Marcus / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever
Good point. With such a massive flow of counterfeit junk, by now the authorities should have been able to trace... — Marcus / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever
Balancing Rights and Safety: The current approach seeks to balance an individual's right to drink with the public's right to... — David Lewin / An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner
The street vendors are only part of the problem. The real issue to solve is why aren’t the importers and... — Larry / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever
I completely agree with you about the loss of hardware stores and Dick's is a good one. I currently use... — Heide Fasnacht / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
Hi Dan, How long have you lived in Manhattan? — Realist / Counterfeit sales on Broadway are worse than ever