Show Us Your Roof: 270 Broadway/80 Chambers
Besides the outstanding views, there are trees, flowering plants, and even tomatoes, peppers, squash, and apples. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 24
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Reflections on the City (Vol. 10)
There's magic in the way reflected light forms patterns and shapes on city surfaces. / 2 comments
In the News: Remembering George Carroll
Plus: T.J. Maxx opening in Soho; more coworking in Hudson Square and FiDi; the schedule for the Astoria ferry service starting next week; Coco Pazzo in the former Milady's space. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: WeWork Confirmed for Beach Street
Plus: Sweaty Betty opening date; Flour Shop bakery on Lafayette; clothing boutique on Broadway; "TMF" shoot.
In the News: Fowler & Wells Has Changed Its Name
Plus: Former Tribecan murdered in Greenpoint; apartment featured on Dwell; de Blasio doesn't think congestion pricing is fair. / 3 comments
Lighting Store Opening on Franklin
You might recognize Allied Maker from Colony, the design co-op on Canal, which has featured the company.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Trust Is Suing the LPC
Plus: Morgik Metal appears to be leaving 145 Hudson; Les Halles closed; requiring restaurants to post a return policy; Torly Kid expands to Brooklyn; Stuyvesant lights. / 11 comments
In the News: Tetsu Has Been Pushed Back Once Again
Plus: More on Frenchette, now hoping to open in October; the professional bodybuilder who works at Tribeca Hardware; the ticket-seller infestation has worsened. / 2 comments
The Eclipse
Wasn't it neat to see so many people basking in the miracle of science? If you managed to take any good shots—of the eclipse, or anything related to it—send them over and I'll post them.
Seen & Heard: Racist Artifacts for Sale on Greenwich Street
Plus: One city council candidate skipped a debate, and another never voted until last year; Chanterelle chef's seafood class; aircraft flyover; "Gotham" TV shoot; more on the big "Instinct" shoot. / 4 comments
First Impressions: Serafina
When I imagine myself deciding to eat at Serafina, rather than one of the many other midrange Italian restaurants in this area, it's not because the food is interesting or ambitious. It's because the restaurant should be convenient and reliable. / 25 comments
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The cops have been ordered by the city’s politicians to look the other way. — Reademan / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Correct. But they could also look at the cops who take a little on the side to look the other... — J / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Funny how when the issue of housing comes up no one seems to have the gumption to mention NYU and... — John Gallagher / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
Good catch! Elizabeth Street Garden is indeed in Assembly District 66. — Tribeca Citizen / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
To get rid of the street venders in the gallery district, all the NYPD has to do is arrest the... — J Frank P / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
Both Siffert and Yee say Elizabeth Street Garden is their favorite park... Hard to even believe. Not even in their... — James Boudan / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee
It's amazing the lengths some people go to avoid just saying we need more housing. Just a bunch of slop... — James Boudan / The Candidates 2026: Ben Yee