2017 Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 6)
If you like having shops and restaurants in your neighborhood, you have to actually patronize them. Plus, the independent shops are one of the best things about Tribeca! In this round: Babesta, Korin, Mysterious Bookshop, Goldish, Philip Williams Posters, and Kings Pharmacy.
Newsletter: Dec. 14
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In the News: New Building Approved for Canal and Broadway
Plus: Loft-peeping the home of JoonYong Park and Arum Seo; artist Peter Tunney; operator in crane accident says he was defamed; is 108 Leonard's developer messing with the clock?
Seen & Heard: Spring Studios’s Encroachment on Streets and Sidewalks
Plus: Dormant cherry picker on Franklin; Fernandez Shoes Shine's new sign; that dangerous intersection in northwest Tribeca; Canal Park Inn vacate order; condo sales office on Washington. / 7 comments
Make This Christmas a Special One: Celebrate with Friends and Family at LMCC
Join Lower Manhattan Community Church for a special candlelight Christmas Eve service. There will be children's programs for infants through fifth grade. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Citi Bike Pole?
"Is it a light for Citi Bike? If it hasn't happened already, expect the Duane Street landmark folks to chime in." —H.
In the News: Eataly Has Erased Mario Batali
Plus: Work stopped at the St. Nicholas National Shrine because the church isn't making its payments; more on the Park Row oil leak; the World Trade Center mall operator has been sold. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Jewelry Store Closing
Plus: Hoodies for the Homeless pop-up; California Closets closed for renovation; Le Pain Quotidien coffee cart at City Hall Park; 11 Beach's Varick side; more "Billions" and "Bull" shoots.
Seen & Heard: Progress at Frenchette
Plus: Oil leak on Broadway; the subway elevator outside 30 Park Place; a pair of simultaneous three-day TV shoots; activity in the former Birdbath space; Pen Parentis holiday author mingle.
Shop, Dine & Celebrate in Lower Manhattan
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2017 Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 5)
Put a bit of effort into holiday shopping—that's the point, isn't it? In this round: Shinola, Giorgia, Cass Lilien, Stella, Jenni Kayne, Ever After, 180, Abhaya, the Armoury.
In the News: Goodbye, Elizabeth Street Garden
Plus: Skyrocketing rent for Washington Market Park's Christmas tree vendor; crimes and muggings; Soho non-profit to address garbage problem; Il Laboratorio de Gelato opens in the Village.








I nominate Broadway and Canal for that honor. — Marcus / Matchaful opens today on Greenwich & North Moore
That looks a lot more like Harrison than North Moore... — Robert / Matchaful opens today on Greenwich & North Moore
Really hope they clean up that sidewalk area and keep it clean. Easily the dirtiest corner in Tribeca. — person / Matchaful opens today on Greenwich & North Moore
The tragedy was the razing of one of the identical "Thomas St. Twins" -- a unique cast iron pair of... — George Bacon / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
This redevelopment can’t come sooner. This is Tribeca’s sketch stretch. — FiDiGuy / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold
Why are we posting fairy tales? There is no tax benefit to the landlord derived from leaving retail space vacant.... — James Bogardus / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich
Before you even get to regulatory hurdles, the prospective tenant has to make a business plan, and projected foot traffic... — SW / Seen & Heard: Suram is open on Greenwich