An Outpost of Pret a Manger Has Closed
"After opening a record number of shops in the U.S. last year, we've had a good look at the estate and felt it necessary to close three New York locations whose rents made them unlikely to be profitable," said a company rep. / 7 comments
In the News: Reducing Traffic Downtown
Plus: History of a Franklin Street building; HQ Trivia host lives here; flood-protection plans for North Battery Park City; more area thefts; property-tax study. / 12 comments
Get Your GAME ON! This Summer on Water Street
Summer fun and games are coming back to Water Street: Game On! activates public plazas with backyard games, physical fitness challenges, food and drinks, and music on Wednesdays from July 18 through August 8. / Sponsored
Valentine No. 62
The Lani's Farm stall at the Saturday Tribeca Greenmarket has all sorts of pesticide-free produce—and the best eggs—that you can't find anywhere else, including many plants you've probably never heard of, let alone tasted.
Seen & Heard: Another Store Closed at the World Trade Center Mall
Plus: Sale on select designers at 180; activity at two Hudson Square storefronts; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting tonight; Alexander and Bonin shows. / 3 comments
The Birth of Battery Park City
Fifty years ago, Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed the Battery Park City Authority Act—the first step in a long process of building a neighborhood from the ground (or water) up. Historical photos show how it happened. / 4 comments
Newsletter: June 28
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Seen & Heard: CorePower Yoga Studio Confirmed
Plus: The Bolton's store on Broadway is closing; the population "heartbeat" of Manhattan; shows opening this week at Art Projects International and Bortolami.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are These White Window Coverings?
"I walked by the old American Flatbread space on Hudson this afternoon and saw strange plastic coverings being installed on the windows. Any idea what's going on?" —K.
In the News: Wagyu on White Bread
Plus: Green roof in northwest Tribeca; City slows down on public review of Two Bridges mega-development; Tribeca Art+Culture Night.
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My kids actually LOVE these. Each day we walk by, we count the “garden gnomes” and see if any moved... — Mo / Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?
The illegal West African pocketbook vendors seriously harm the quality of life for residents living near Canal. My left leaning... — lowrider / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
As a resident of North Tribeca, this is extremely exciting. We need a good bodega up here! — harryh / Deli coming to Beach and Greenwich
Just posted today: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/opinion/when-will-taxpayers-revolt-over-the-obscene-tragedy-of-nyc-schools/ — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
No, not the case here re: principals, although I assumed the same. Principal Macri was completely shut out of the... — ms104 parent / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My point is twofold. NYC should be downsizing the budget, not exploding it, to adjust to the lower enrollment. The... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs