Newsletter: May 11
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In the News: Subway Racer
Plus: Nicola Formichetti's apartment; Tutto Il Giorno owners to open Hudson Yards restaurant; Seaport demolition could foreshadow a supertall tower.
Special Packages for Mother’s Day at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility
This Mother's Day, give Mom the gift she really wants—quality time at a quality spa. Tribeca Spa of Tranquility, called one of the world's nine best by W Magazine, has five special packages sure to delight her. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: How Cops Evade Tolls
Plus: Max restaurant was awarded the Quality Approved seal; Mmuseumm's new exhibits are about to open; Cricketers Arms space is for rent; spring celebration at Duane Park; "Welcome to New York" signage. / 4 comments
In the News: Prison Towers
Plus: Ichimura review; Battery Maritime Building stalled; the leak in the World Trade Center Oculus; Greenwich Street retail condo sold. / 2 comments
The Food Vendors at Canal Street Market
They'll be serving ramen, grain bowls, sushi burritos, pie, ice cream, dumplings, and more.
This Saturday: Tribeca Play Day with Children’s Museum of the Arts
Bring your favorite little creative to 100 Barclay's 18th-floor Children's Play Lounge for an interactive day of design. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: Is This Parking Lot at Risk of Getting Developed?
"Do you know of any plans to construct at 74 Hudson? Seems like it would be too valuable to just remain a parking garage. I'm looking at moving to the area but if there's going to be noisy construction and the disappearance of light, I'm not sure it's a good idea." —L. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Wine Bar on W. Broadway?
Plus: Il Mulino clarification; a peek inside Canal Street Market's food hall; meeting about local transportation issues; Abraham Foxman on his life as a hidden child; rally for loft tenants.
Some Improvement at the Five Boro Bike Tour
Anecdotally, yesterday's Five Boro Bike Tour appears to have been less bothersome than in recent years. But there were still complaints, and a resident measured the noise with a sound meter. / 4 comments
Au Cheval in ChiBeCa?
Evidence suggests that the new restaurant at Walker and Cortlandt Alley will be a branch of Chicago's popular Au Cheval. / 1 comment
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I wish the new pizza places well. I hope they succeed on general principle. But I think we all realize... — mulciber / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
jm: I see dogs daily in the morning, typically between 7:30 and 9:00am, on weekdays. There are people who throw... — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Jails plan is so foolish and yet it goes on. There won't be enough spaces to hold all the inmates,... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
This concept still seems completely backwards to me. I'd vote for European (and probably rest of world) style cafe seating.... — Marcus / An update on outdoor dining
Here are two recent photo collections of the Brooklyn jail for anyone curious: http://fieldcondition.com/blog/2026/4/15/construction-update-275-atlantic-avenue https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/03/facade-installation-begins-at-275-atlantic-avenue-in-boerum-hill-brooklyn.html — malcolm / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
Location, staff, and vibe, A+++++... Pizza, my opinion super boring and generic. Not NYC enough for my taste. I wish... — A Tribeca Parent / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
The LPC approved the plans. I love it! https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2026/04/lpc-approves-renovation-expansion-of-385-greenwich-street-in-tribeca-manhattan.html — Reademan / Rooftop addition proposed for historic building at Greenwich and N. Moore