In the News: Democratic Party Shenanigans
Party leaders essentially chose who should get Daniel Squadron's seat. Plus: More questionable Albany behavior; Shake Shack opening in the West Village; Tamid to unveil Torah written by a woman. / 6 comments
Chick-fil-A’s Biggest-Ever Restaurant Will Be in FiDi
The company's "largest and most intricately designed restaurant in the country" will be five floors, with rooftop seating and a semi-private meeting space. / 4 comments
Another Subway Has Closed
It's part of what appears to be a larger die-off: Two other Subways in this area have closed this year, and another one has a "for rent" sign in the window.
Seen & Heard: Blue Bottle Opens Today at the 9/11 Memorial
Plus: The sidewalk shed at Independence Plaza; fireworks tonight; Tunnel to Towers run is this weekend; Newark airport buses now leaving from Hudson Square; feminist kitsch at R & Company. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Activity at the Former Dylan Prime
Plus: Parkour classes for kids; Broadway condo sales office (and narrow entryway); donate a gently used bra to help fight sex trafficking; meeting about Peck Slip park design; BMCC pool delay.
In the News: Ward III Is Reopening Soon
Plus: The racket of suing business owners over disabled access; former Shake Shack employee files lawsuit alleging hazards at the Fulton Center location; the city's most vulnerable Duane Reade?
Another Pilates Studio Is Opening Here
The Club Pilates chain's first Manhattan studio will be in Tribeca.
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Veterinary Wellness
The opening of Tribeca Veterinary Wellness—a full-service hospital for dogs and cats—marks the return of Dr. Jennifer Berg to the area. "I want this to be the kind of place where everyone will hold the door open for everyone else," she says. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 18
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Seen & Heard: Wine Bar Opening Forecast
Plus: The spa at the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown; peeking down into the 100 Franklin construction pit; a novel (if temporary) view of the Oculus; ad shoot; a screening of Andy Warhol's "Blow Job." / 5 comments
Excellent Dumpling House Has Moved to Chelsea
And the entire corner has been vacated, making it look ripe for redevelopment. / 4 comments
In the News: Taco Bell Expansion
Plus: No charges filed against driver of truck that killed a cyclist; the president of the Battery Park City Authority is leaving; the history of a Lispenard building; FiDi tower to have an observatory; Kaffe 1668 co-owner's new venture; "Charging Bull" vandalized.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?