In the News: Navy Parachutist Falls to Death in Hudson River
Plus: When Laight Street was home to Manhattan's first Turkish bath; the aggressive ticket sellers at the Battery; fight between two food vendors leaves one in critical condition.
Maharishi Is Opening a Store in Tribeca
The British brand is known for "environmentally sound, fair-trade produced, long-lasting, high-quality, utilitarian clothing." / 3 comments
Newsletter: May 29
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Seen & Heard: Hip-Hop Yoga Studio Opening Here?
Plus: Xtend Barre pushed back its opening a few days; @Placardabuse on the mayor's reform attempt; Tokyobikes for sale in Tribeca; Rauschenberg/Johns collaboration on view.
In the News: Will Cops Enforce Placard Laws?
Plus: Man posing as police officer shakes down wrong-way driver; offering plan for 91 Leonard; the state of J. Crew. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Witches’ Knickers
Plus: The Bar Works on White appears to not be happening; the name of the Chibeca paint store; Water Street Greenmarket; insidious new form of graffiti; Verizon store on Canal. / 3 comments
Artists Space Is Moving to Tribeca
Forced out of Soho last year, Artists Space has found a home south of Canal. The fate of its annex on Walker remains undetermined.
Seen & Heard: L’Angolo’s Dinner Menu
Plus: Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has reopened; shipwreck exhibit on the Lilac; another look at the top of 3 World Trade Center; the flared top of 111 Murray.
At Long Last, Placard Reform
Now that we've established why placard abuse and related violations are a problem, here's yesterday's announcement from the Mayor's Office. It promises new controls, increased enforcement, and "long-term technological solutions." / 4 comments
The Parking Vigilantes
The folks behind @Placardabuse are on a mission to put a stop to the institutional corruption that allows cops and other city employees to park illegally, avoid tolls, and break other laws. / 11 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
It's Bagel Mania! — SONIA STOCK / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Honestly, it was never much to write home about. — Alex in NYC / Salad Box looks like it is closed permanently
Bouley Bakery was one of a kind! I still dream of the premade sandwiches & chocolate bread. I do remember... — Lifer / Marinara Pizza coming to Sushi of Gari building
A balm in our trying times. — malcolm / The new mayor hangs with preschoolers in Fidi
There is also a new bodega a block away and Mulberry Market will be opening a couple blocks away on... — Reademan / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
Jay’s is also opening on Chambers. — Reademan / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Gourmet Garage is literally across the street. — FiDiGuy / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway