New Kid on the Block: Innovation Shades
At the spiffy new Innovation Shades showroom, you can view solar shades in various levels of opacity and check out the latest motorization technology.
Seen & Heard: New Look Proposed for 1910 Building
Plus: Traffic monitors on Reade and Warren; M9 bus rerouting; Broadway store for rent; Krappy Kamera winners at Soho Photo. / 4 comments
The Creperie on Chambers Is Closing Tomorrow
"We really had four wonderful years and will keep amazing souvenirs!" says By Suzette co-founder Andy Rodrigues. / 2 comments
Several New Restaurants
On Hudson, Warren, and in the former Denny's space. Also on Community Board 1's March agendas: The helicopter situation; another Tribeca building gets WeWorked; new art for Foley Square; more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 5
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Langdon Florist Is Leaving Tribeca
The shop, which has been in the area since 1947, will still service Manhattan and the rest of the Tri-State area from its new location in Staten Island. / 5 comments
MB45 Salon Has Closed
A spinoff of Maria Bonita in Nolita, MB45 opened just over a year ago, offering simultaneous blowouts and manicures.
In the News: “Drab to Fab” Renovations
Plus: How Pier 17 is going to cope with crowds and noise from its rooftop events; the Vongerichten market at the Seaport District will have a food court; Big East executive's Sunday routine.
Seen & Heard: Citi’s South Plaza
Plus: The city's Derelict Bicycle Removal Program; "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" at Steven Amedee; check-cashing service rebranded; Shun Yi Association on White Street. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
The Smyth Hotel Is Being Rebranded
The Tribeca Grand became the Roxy. The Cosmopolitan Hotel became the Frederick. And now the Smyth is getting a new identity, too.
In the News: Cigarette as Weapon
Plus: How Amazon is changing Whole Foods; rent-regulated apartments in Lower Manhattan; facial massage; actor buys in Tribeca; how rich people feel about carpets; questions for the new BPCA president. / 7 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
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