In the News: Bonkers Plan to Woo Amazon
Plus: Ruchi Indian restaurant reviewed; checking in on Fraunces Tavern; phone snatching on N. Moore; attempted theft at Saks. / 1 comment
Third Time’s a Charm for the Brooklyn Robot Foundry
"It’s bigger! It’s brighter! It has very tall ceilings!" says Jenny Young of Brooklyn Robot Foundry's new Tribeca location. "And we’ll be there for the at least the next decade."
Summer Activities for Kids in Tribeca
The longest days of the year can get really long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep ‘em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Bon Chon Has Closed
Plus: Monk McGinn's pub goes for the rustic look; traffic expert in free talk at New York Law School; 3 World Trade Center's construction hoist; WeWork's banner; "Billions" is back. / 1 comment
New Chefs at Racines and North End Grill
This could work out nicely for everyone. / 7 comments
In the News: Plaza Redesign Threatens Food Carts
Plus: Opening forecast for Jill Lindsey's Tribeca shop/café; Canal Street redesign approved; Sunshine Cinema closed; explanation from owner of François Payard Bakery; subway elevator brouhaha; storm resiliency. / 1 comment
A New Shade Showroom on Hudson Street
Innovation Shades, currently based on Vestry, is opening a street-level retail space. / 2 comments
Tribeca at Its Best: Penthouse C at the Sterling Mason
Penthouse C is a duplex spanning 4,986 square feet, featuring a ballroom-sized great room opening onto the extraordinary terrace and the option to acquire private parking. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Massive Chick-fil-A Revealed
Plus: David Chang's chicken chain Fuku is open at Brookfield Place; a curveball from Mulberry & Vine; big sale at Roberta Roller Rabbit; "The Goldfinch" filmed here; World Trade Center mall market still far from ready. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: 24-Hour Construction at 111 Murray
Plus: New opening forecasts for Il Mulino and Allied Maker lighting store; Sole di Capri is making pizza; miniature Duane Reade by Walgreens now open at the World Trade Center mall; "Power" TV shoot. / 2 comments
Red Terra Cotta Facade Proposed for Canal Street
Developer Trans World Equities and architect Paul A. Castrucci will need to persuade the Landmarks Preservation Commission that it belongs there. / 4 comments
In the News: Tribeca Mom Getting Some on the Side
Plus: Details on Cuomo's plan for congestion pricing; workaround to keep the Statue of Liberty open during the federal government shutdown; therapist Mark Epstein; American Stock Exchange hotel conversion; the history of 49 Walker; two downtown Gristedes markets might close. / 6 comments











I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?