The Best Public Art Over the Years
If the Anish Kapoor sculpture coming to 56 Leonard lives up to its renderings, I think it'll turn into a symbol of Tribeca. And even though it's technically private art, it got me thinking of public art over the years—and in particular, the installations that really dazzled. / 9 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 23
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In the News: Bâtard’s Chef Is Moonlighting at Augustine
Plus: A jewelry designer's Tribeca duplex; looking back at Trinity Church's real-estate holdings in Lower Manhattan through the years.
The Blurry City
Every now and then, the camera refuses to focus, and I find the result transfixing. / 2 comments
Mandarin Immersion Preschool Prep Open House At Reade Street Prep
Join us tomorrow evening to learn what it’s like to immerse your child into Chinese language and culture. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Paper Source Will Be in Maman
Plus: The best BLT around; checking in on the Japanese restaurant coming to Warren; Il Mulino brunch; disappointing windows on Bjarke Ingels's otherwise fabulous High Line buildings; graphic novelists at Pen Parentis.
In the News: Cast Iron House Got a $45 Million Loan
Plus: New York Times takes two stars away from Nobu; Citi Bike to test motorized bicycles; Citigroup is launching a private ferry between Pier 25 and Jersey City; Square Diner. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Where Is Paper Source’s Tribeca Shop?
Plus: Construction appears imminent at Broadway and Franklin; mystery wire on W. Broadway; possible bank branch; OpenTable ignores everything south of Houston Street. / 1 comment
First Look Inside the Hotel at 456 Greenwich
"This property will be one of the most luxurious hotels in New York City," says one of the developers of the 96-room hotel going up at Greenwich and Desbrosses. / 7 comments
In the News: Meryl Streep Listed Her Tribeca Penthouse
Plus: The mayor's office claims it wants community input on its jail plan (but is Margaret Chin already onboard?); Seaport restaurant/bar is now a taqueria; beekeeping family; public comment for resiliency proposals. / 18 comments
Seen & Heard: Woolworth Building Lights
Plus: "Ghostbusters" insignia repainted; Kingkow's World Trade Center mall store will reopen; a likely catering kitchen on Reade; Oculus elevator signage; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot; tonight's Video Music Awards performance. / 2 comments
An Italian Food Hall Is Opening at Broadway and Canal
This has the potential to dramatically change the flavor of Canal Street. / 16 comments
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I'm just glad that escalator is finally working again. It's been quite a while. — Jslv / MTA makes some improvements to Park Place station
Grateful for ICE who has been doing their part. — DJ / In the News: Watching the towers fall
Thanks for letting us know! My husband and I are always looking for ways to take advantage of multiple creative... — Karyn / Seen & Heard: Public schools start September 10
Why would Chipotle want a full liquor license? Has anyone seen a Chipotle that serves liquor? This seems like a... — BW / Community Board 1 agendas for September
Yes! See this post -- or don't if you want the full reveal yourself. — Tribeca Citizen / Community Board 1 agendas for September