Nosy Neighbor: When Will the Tribeca Bridge Elevators Be Fixed?
"I'm wondering about the elevators at the Tribeca Bridge, which have been out of service all summer. I assume it was in prep for the new paint job? That elevator is very useful in crossing the highway safely." —J.
Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan
Plus: LeBron James pop-up on Franklin; secret item on the Battery Park City Authority board meeting agenda; the dome at Peck Slip is an art installation; the grimthorping of 80 Centre; Wigstock tickets start at $95; "Ray Donovan." / 10 comments
The Future of 111 Church
A source in the real-estate industry says that the building is in talks to be sold, and that most people looking at it think it makes the most sense as a teardown. / 4 comments
In the News: Keegan-Michael Key Bought Here
Plus: New rendering of Park Row tower; Liberty Island evacuated because of fire; wizardry-themed cocktail class; in praise of Philadelphia pretzels. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nonrefundable Reservation Deposit at the Greek
Plus: The BMCC pool finally reopens today; Pier 17 advertising lights; midcentury-modern furniture store coming to Crosby; a new kosher steakhouse in FiDi. / 1 comment
“London’s Favorite Celebrity Facialist” Has Opened Here
Teresa Tarmey is "behind the lit-from-within glows of Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Naomie Harris, and a gaggle of It Brits too numerous to name," says Vogue.
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Seen & Heard: First Glimpse of 91 Leonard
Plus: Is something up with the J. Crew Liquor Store?; three trees at Bogardus Plaza to be removed this week; ironic signage at the World Trade Center; "Blue Bloods" shoot. / 1 comment
In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End
Plus: The Cortlandt Street subway station on the 1 line looks close to opening (and may not be called Cortlandt Street); an increase in burglaries in Soho; brewery and beer garden to open near Trader Joe's. / 22 comments
Seen & Heard: The 75 Club Appears to Be Closed
Plus: Chipotle isn't reopening for at least a month; Maman's café in Northwest Tribeca will be smaller than assumed; no progress at the Martignetti brothers' bar at W. Broadway and Canal; former clinic for rent. / 1 comment
In the News: Tribecan Accused of Starving His Dog
Plus: Popular sushi restaurant Sugarfish to open on Spring Street; the development of Governors Island; rock singer likes a Tribeca restaurant; storm-resiliency planning; Noted Tribeca's pork belly lettuce wraps. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Chipotle Closed for Renovations Again
Plus: Champion's new Soho store is open; construction update on the Best Western Chibeca; Brookfield Place tennis court; activity at the former Papa Kitchen space. / 3 comments
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And the resiliency benefits are far from obvious — John BPC / Some storefront news out of Battery Park City
Yes! The resiliency planners have caused so much damage, produced so much ugliness, and are making survival so so hard... — Les / Some storefront news out of Battery Park City
Looks amazing! But any idea how much these memberships will run? — CK / Massive underground “immersive” space coming to Broadway and White
Trying to find out... — Tribeca Citizen / Some storefront news out of Battery Park City
It is becoming apparent that the “Battery Park Resiliency Project” is a disaster at all levels, decided by carrierist bureaucrats... — John BPC / Some storefront news out of Battery Park City
GOOD MORNING. Please be informed THAT AJ COVE NAILS AND SPA IS STILL ON BUSINESS . I’m grateful to BATTERY... — Nemia C. Icoy / Some storefront news out of Battery Park City
The Sanitation Department claims it offers three sizes of the “Official NYC” bins that MUST be used: 55-, 45- and... — Flummoxed / Local landlord sues city over trash container requirement