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
Newsletter: Aug. 21
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In the News: The History of Beach Street
Including how it got its name. Plus: De Blasio vows to remove Canyon of Heroes plaque; Tribeca loft with peek-a-boo holes; more WeWork in FiDi; footage of last night's lightning storm. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Inside a Traffic Control Box
Plus: Buddy Bowzer portrait; local artist Cybele Kadagian featured in 60 Hudson window; the Grand Banks sister boat bar at Brooklyn Bridge Park; 3 and 4 World Trade Center. / 3 comments
Show Us Your Roof: 53 N. Moore
The common roof deck of 53 N. Moore is only atop the sixth floor, but it has lovely views of 56 Leonard, the Holland Tunnel off-ramps, Citigroup, and the World Trade Center. / 5 comments
R & Company’s Spectacular Expansion
"We're opening a new space on White Street," emailed R & Company co-founder Zesty Meyers. "Would you like to come see it?" / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Jack’s Stir Brew Opens Today
Plus: Billy's Bakery appears to have bailed on Canal Street Market; unnerving attack on Canal Street; new spa on Broadway; one more reason to adopt a pet this Saturday.
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@Tricia Joyce: You spoke a bit too soon. I too testified, somewhat after you and many others. I spoke in... — Komanoff / City’s first meeting on Independence Plaza tower is Thursday
Tammy was a wonder. A mind that could quickly grasp the implications of any idea or proposal, and an approach... — Jeff / Community Board 1 leadership turns over after six years
In 1994? — Lulu / City tests out new sidewalk sheds on Chambers & Broadway
Don't forget 270 Broadway, the old State Office Building, now residential. Also, discount stores that made pre- and early-Tribeca a... — Gary / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
All, The Halal cart should have a 12ft wide open pedestrian zone, which it does not. It is just over... — victoria / Nosy Neighbor: Why is there another food truck in Bogardus Plaza?
Great news, Olio e Piu would have been terrible — cody / An update on Mr Chow
I come back to his wonderful images again and again. Robert Janz was a tutor at Hornsey where I studied... — Christina Lorimer / Robert Janz, who painted the streets and sidewalks of the neighborhood, has died