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
Newsletter: May 25
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In the News: Lawsuit Over 1WTC’s Filthy Windows
Plus: Someone claimed that $24 million lottery ticket; layoffs and other cost-cutting measures at the Trump Soho Hotel; the Manhattan U.S. attorney's office is a dump. / 3 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s the Deal with 79 and 81 Warren?
"Do you know if the plan for 79-81 Warren has changed? It looks now like they are only building 81 Warren higher. Seems weird that they'd connect the two buildings higher in stages like they're doing now." —J.
Seen & Heard: L’Angolo Might Open Tonight
Plus: The Smile Newsstand's story has changed; real-estate sales office on Leonard; progress on new Starbucks on Chambers; Bar Works co-working space is nearly ready; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting. / 4 comments
In the News: Kit and Ace Has Closed
Plus: A look at last weekend's Taste of Tribeca; there was a fire on Reade; Upper East Side bakery has a stand at the World Trade Center mall; cute dog photo.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
It's a pet! The family brings it to the park often. — Tribeca Citizen / More images from Whiteout 2026
please, please tell me where the rabbit came from! — chinatown_dandan / More images from Whiteout 2026
I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. That approximate location has historically been the location of the city jail... — John Gallagher / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm