In the News: Enforcers of Battery Park City
Plus: Updates on Frenchette and Holy Ground restaurants; Maman is opening in Chelsea; Seaport hotel restaurant; more on how Whole Foods is changing its relationships with suppliers; Marilyn Minter's ode to narcissism at the Oculus; area thefts. / 5 comments
The Five Boro Bike Tour Might Be Quieter This Year
Sue attended the CB1 Licensing Committee meeting in order to learn more about changes that organizer Bike New York is willing to make to this year's Five Boro Bike Tour. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Now Has a Podcast Studio
Plus: Il Mulino opening forecast; upcoming art exhibits at Alexander and Bonin, Bortolami, and Sapar Contemporary.
The Next Wave of New Buildings in Tribeca (Part 2)
Part one gathered renderings for the new buildings in Tribeca where work is underway. And then there are the buildings where no progress is visible.
Newsletter: Jan. 11
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In the News: Inventory Problems at Whole Foods
Plus: Rendering of Trinity Church's proposed metal canopy; soccer player lists his apartment; Battery Park City church shuts its doors; concerns about turning a street into a pedestrian mall. / 9 comments
Aesop Has Closed Its Tribeca Shop
It was always rumored to be a trial balloon, which explained the minimal build-out. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Are the Hudson Tubes?
"On the downtown platform of the Cortlandt Street R/W station is a mosaic sign that reads, 'To Hudson Tubes.' What are they?" –E. / 1 comment
Where Do You Like to Eat Around Here?
The Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide has been freshly updated with 25 new restaurants. So where are you going to dine tonight? / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Holland Tunnel Traffic Study
Plus: Shocking allegations about Haus nightclub; the World Trade Center mall is getting a nail salon; denim art installation at the Children's Museum of the Arts; double-door mystery. / 1 comment
In the News: The Dead Rabbit Will Nearly Double in Size
Plus: Creative corner-cutting at 11 Beach; Trinity Church wants to add a modern canopy on one side; Westbourne restaurant opens tomorrow in Soho; Chambers Street subway humor. / 1 comment
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Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor