Newsletter: June 29
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In the News: Let There Be Neon Art
Plus: A tribute to the Bottom Line; Heyday is opening a branch on the Upper West Side; people live in FiDi.
Valentine No. 54
Parking lots are an endangered species in this part of the city, which is a shame—not just because it means fewer parking options and less open space, but because they often have zesty typography. / 4 comments
Midsummer Discounts at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility
To celebrate the birth of our nation, Tribeca Spa of Tranquility is offering special rates on seven wonderful treatments through July 9. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences
Plus: New veterinary office; Al Gore will be in Tribeca; Citigroup's façade creeps upward; two film/TV shoots; military flyover today; inactivity at 30 Warren; police placard corruption. / 9 comments
Food Hall Plans Withdrawn
The proposal to convert the former American Flatbread space into a two-level food hall with closing hours of 4 a.m. raised the hackles of nearby residents. / 5 comments
Artflag Has Left Tribeca
It was one of the last remaining manufacturing businesses at street level around here.
In the News: Is Bar Works Capsizing?
Plus: More on Maharishi's Tribeca store; whining about Whole Foods Tribeca; South Ferry subway station opens today; Battery Park City church appears doomed; Korean barbecue in former steakhouse space; an Albee anecdote. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Hoping for an East Tribeca Dog Run
Plus: New sculpture at Tribeca Park; pole-dancing fitness studio closed; opening date for City Acres market in FiDi; Pegu Club. / 6 comments
In the News: More on the State Troopers to Be Based Here
Plus: The story behind the recent Battery Park City representation legislation (including the resident who hired a lobbyist); South Ferry subway station to open imminently; Edward Albee's art collection to be auctioned. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 1910 Building Marketed as a Teardown
Plus: Broken crane at 565 Broome; peeks inside Tetsu restaurant; reinforcement for the silver blob; North Cove Marina and Rockefeller Park.
New Building Report Card: 30 Park Place
Is the new condominium/hotel at 30 Park Place better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the renderings at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 12 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
The dog poop is really bad. But even worse in other parts of NYC - saw a photo of a... — lisa / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
Thank you JP, well put — Sharon / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
All an annual fee would do is give them "justification" to leave it. "Well, I'm paying for someone else to... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
One beautiful thing about the Tribeca Antique Garage was that the lovely staff would let a party sit and nurse... — mulciber / Antique Garage Tribeca closed months ago
Dog owner here. I agree and am appalled at the condition of our streets. For a long time, everyone was... — Susan / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed
That sign is iconic - hope someone was able to save it. — Franklin Foodie / Ilya’s, aka Leo’s, has opened on Worth and Broadway
AGREED! It’s like playing a game of “The Floor is Lava” out there!!! — E / Seen & Heard: Chip City is temporarily closed