Seen & Heard: Another Bubble Tea Franchise
Plus: Opening date for the Saks Men's Store; the transformer that clogged up W. Broadway on Saturday; checking in on Pier 17; the 19-story building under construction on Broadway; "Power" TV shoot. / 3 comments
Open Letter: Here’s Your Traffic Study
Local politicians have asked the city's Department of Transportation for a "comprehensive study" of traffic in Lower Manhattan. Everything they need to know is right here, thanks to James. / 10 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 20
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Seen & Heard: State Troopers Are Moving to Tribeca
Plus: Le District is finally getting a French fry station; the Warren Street reconstruction project is starting; "Black List" TV shoot; painting at Taymour Grahne. / 13 comments
In the News: More on the Jewelry Store Death
Plus: Navy restaurant in Soho is closing; area politicians request a traffic study; the NYPD officer who convinced a man not to kill himself; Sonoma Cost pinot noir tasting. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: The Closing of Bit’z Kids
Plus: Renovation at the New York State Insurance Fund building; Thalassa's gas trouble; Tribeca's Cornerstone is taking a break; "Seven Seconds" TV shoot. / 4 comments
Another Preschool on Duane
Citibabes is moving from Soho to Tribeca, where it'll be located between Washington Market School and JCP Downtown. It's also becoming a licensed preschool. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Cinnamon Spill
Plus: A favorable first impression of Restaurant Ato; W. Broadway closed this weekend for a transformer removal; progress at Austrian bakery site; Canal Street café. / 1 comment
In the News: Saks Men’s Store Opens Next Week
Plus: Child thief strikes at the Conrad hotel; fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra; Battery Park City landlord settles federal civil-rights lawsuit; 4 World Trade Center is fully leased; Robert De Niro doubles down on anti-vaccine nonsense.
Suspicious Death at Jewelry Store
The owner of World of Gold N Diamond was found with zip ties around his neck. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Pupculture
The Tribeca outpost of Pupculture is focusing on daycare and grooming. "Daycare is not for all dogs," says owner Abraham Mimi. "We make sure the dog is happy. If not, it doesn't belong here." / 2 comments
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The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026
It's too bad that most of them never keep time accurately as well as not working at all! — Sonia Stock / Watching time in the neighborhood
https://www.untappedcities.com/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sun-bldg-untapped-ny-jeff-reuben-005.jpg — James Bogardus / Watching time in the neighborhood
It would be hard to tell time from the last picture, from the Sun Building, as it shows a thermometer.... — Jeremy Woodoff / Watching time in the neighborhood
What about Morgan's? That is our household's go-to for deli sandwiches. I think it's the best around. — Matt G / Friedmans new space on Greenwich will be an Italian concept
I have been to their West Village location several times. It is a very quiet space to get some work... — Michele La Grande / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Also new in Westfield is Barizi, which has colorful, pretty things that brighten up one of the corridors. From the... — Hudson River / Seen & Heard: Openings and closings at the malls