In the News: Another TD Bank Was Robbed
Plus: Dead infant found in the East River; sports-themed exhibit at the 9/11 Museum.
The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here
Parking for two hours at a metered space in Tribeca will soon cost 50% more. And it's much worse below Chambers. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open
Plus: Pop-up galleries on Canal Street; Trader Joe's still isn't very busy; three shoots, one of which ticked off Greenwich Street residents; Ducati's flouting of the law. / 6 comments
New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics
"Most people want to train Olympians, but it's important to me that this is about having fun," says gymnast Paul Ruggeri of his new school. At the same time, there are benefits: "You learn to work hard, to fall on your face in front of other people, and to get up and try again." / 5 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 6
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In the News: Tribeca Bank Robbery
Plus: The neighborhood ranks third in noise-related complaints; co-op board question.
Seen & Heard: Another New Barbershop
Plus: New home/decoupage store on Grand Street; maintaining the Woolworth Building; fashion trend event; expert advice on fighting parking tickets; Laight Street salon. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: More on the Kids Soliciting Donations
Plus: Church Street shop appears to be moving to Broadway; neat building on Houston; Spring Studios expands its presence; beautiful drawing of a construction site; praise for Hutter Auctions. / 4 comments
In the News: History of a “Butter and Egg” Building
Plus: Pizzeria opening in Soho; Allied Maker Q&A; FiDi condo doormen go on a brief strike; construction worker injured at 3 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street
"The de Blasio administration is eyeing 80 Centre St.—now home to the city’s marriage bureau—as the perfect location for a high-rise detention center as part of a sweeping plan to close Rikers Island," reports the Daily News. It might also include affordable housing, because who wouldn't want to live above a jail? / 31 comments
Seen & Heard: Arcade Bakery’s Summer Break
Plus: Seamore's to-go menu; Café Forgot pop-up opening party; activity at a Laight Street storefront; amazing architecture show at MoMA. / 1 comment
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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