Seen & Heard: Dangerous Intersection in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Missed opportunity at the 9/11 Memorial; the Sphere sculpture waits to be unveiled; Park Place sidewalk shed seems to finally be coming down; more eclipse photos; Canal Street Market event to benefit Guatemalan girls. / 15 comments
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
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
ITS BACK BETTER THAN EVER! BEST LOCAL PLACE FOR A DRINK AND GOOD FOOD!!! CANT WAIT FOR LUNCH!!! — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
Since this issue is in play again, I'll opine that the "fluid boundaries between public and private space" is an... — Gary / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
I think you would feel differently if your private moments with your children were being surveilled and photographed. People shouldn't... — Fiona / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
Truly sad. Got our son's first "Tribeca Cool Kids" clothes there 15 years ago (on sale!) and they couldn't have... — Downtown Dad Again / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
The graffiti in question looks very similar to the same outside of Target (on the never-ending construction barriers) which questioned... — Downtown Dad Again / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Our apartment was inside the "frozen zone" and when we were finally able to return to it in mid-October, I... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / A documentary honors the work of the Sanitation Department after 9/11