Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those White Bands on 1WTC’s Antenna?
"Up until recently, 1 World Trade Center's entire spire was one color. Now there are two distinct white bands. I'm wondering whether that's functional or if the rest of the spire is going to be white?" —A. / 2 comments
In the News: Democratic Party Shenanigans
Party leaders essentially chose who should get Daniel Squadron's seat. Plus: More questionable Albany behavior; Shake Shack opening in the West Village; Tamid to unveil Torah written by a woman. / 6 comments
Chick-fil-A’s Biggest-Ever Restaurant Will Be in FiDi
The company's "largest and most intricately designed restaurant in the country" will be five floors, with rooftop seating and a semi-private meeting space. / 4 comments
Another Subway Has Closed
It's part of what appears to be a larger die-off: Two other Subways in this area have closed this year, and another one has a "for rent" sign in the window.
Seen & Heard: Blue Bottle Opens Today at the 9/11 Memorial
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Activity at the Former Dylan Prime
Plus: Parkour classes for kids; Broadway condo sales office (and narrow entryway); donate a gently used bra to help fight sex trafficking; meeting about Peck Slip park design; BMCC pool delay.
In the News: Ward III Is Reopening Soon
Plus: The racket of suing business owners over disabled access; former Shake Shack employee files lawsuit alleging hazards at the Fulton Center location; the city's most vulnerable Duane Reade?
Another Pilates Studio Is Opening Here
The Club Pilates chain's first Manhattan studio will be in Tribeca.
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Veterinary Wellness
The opening of Tribeca Veterinary Wellness—a full-service hospital for dogs and cats—marks the return of Dr. Jennifer Berg to the area. "I want this to be the kind of place where everyone will hold the door open for everyone else," she says. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 18
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Seen & Heard: Wine Bar Opening Forecast
Plus: The spa at the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown; peeking down into the 100 Franklin construction pit; a novel (if temporary) view of the Oculus; ad shoot; a screening of Andy Warhol's "Blow Job." / 5 comments
Excellent Dumpling House Has Moved to Chelsea
And the entire corner has been vacated, making it look ripe for redevelopment. / 4 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner