Seen & Heard: Activity at the Former Don Hills
Plus: "White pride" bracelet spotted on the bus; a day of free barre classes; two exhibits at Alexander and Bonin; writers on war. / 19 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Are There Hay Bales at Construction Sites?
They're not for after-hours hoedowns, says a local contractor.
In the News: What’s Cheaper Now at Whole Foods
Plus: The new chef at the restaurant formerly known as Ichimura; another building to go up near the Holland Tunnel; Queens ferry service launches today; Drake's menswear shop.
New York Vintners Is Closing Its Warren Street Location
But the big "indoor farm" project on Barclay Street is still on, says owner Shane Benson. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Amazon Takes Space at Century 21
Plus: The likely explanation for the name of Holy Ground restaurant; a report on the state of cobblestone streets; "Oops" at R & Company; answer to last week's "Where in Tribeca...?" stumper. / 1 comment
Valentine No. 60
You have to squint pretty hard to see the bright side of demolition, but here it goes: After a building has been torn down, you often get a heretofore unavailable view of something, usually the back side of a neighboring building. / 1 comment
In the News: Holy Ground Restaurant
Plus: The four announced candidates vying for Squadron's former seat; Seaport Museum to restore the Ambrose; a push to landmark two FiDi buildings. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Ichimura’s New Name
Plus: Amazing photo from the Municipal Building; downtown tours led by guides in period costume; Dan Zanes concert at Wagner Park; space-age subway station in the World Trade Center Oculus. / 1 comment
The Desertification of Street-Level Tribeca
The glut of vacant storefronts continues to grow. Blame landlords all you want, but the bigger issue is that people just don't shop the way they used to. The question now: What can be done with so much unnecessary real estate? / 38 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 28
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In the News: Brookfield Might Join Huge West Side Project
Plus: Rescued kitten adopted by people who found it; how cash-free tolls could help with congestion pricing; Mudd Club doorman's memoir; local thefts. / 4 comments
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Is Changing Its Name
As of September 14, it'll be known as.... / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently