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
Newsletter: Aug. 20
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SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses