First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza
The public plaza at 30 Park Place makes a respectable argument for allowing developers to build taller. / 4 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 24
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Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar Update
Plus: Spring has sprung at the Saturday Tribeca Greenmarket; storefront revealed at W. Broadway and Worth; disruptive construction on Broadway; painting classes; Lexus ad shoot. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Kesté Pizzeria Is Open
Plus: CVS rumored for Hudson Street; union members wielding air horns; Tetsu menu items previewed; Starbucks at the World Trade Center mall; Downtown Community Center introduces Glide Fit classes; Sapar Contemporary group show. / 7 comments
In the News: Steven Alan Retrenches
Plus: Peeping a four-story townhouse; Downtown Little League's 25th anniversary; fundraising drive to send a food-cart vendor on a cruise. / 2 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Rumored Grocery/Restaurant
Plus: Peeking inside the restaurant coming to the former American Flatbread space; liquor store continues to wind down; art installation at the Winter Garden; "Nosy Neighbor" assistance required. / 3 comments
State of the Site
The state of the site is good! Traffic is steady, the email list is approaching 5,000 subscribers, and advertiser interest remains strong. But I'm starting to think about a way out. / 19 comments
Montessori School of Manhattan Is Closing Its Tribeca Campus
"After months of negotiations," wrote the head of schools, "with great regret, we have just been informed that the school's lease for the coming 2017-2018 school year will not be renewed and the Tribeca campus will close permanently on June 16." / 7 comments
In the News: NYPD Toll Evaders
Plus: Nili Lotan pop-up for younger customers; Q&A with the architect of 111 Murray; stalker arrested for harassing Malia Obama at her internship; Equinox worker charged with theft.
Seen & Heard: Ward III Construction
Plus: Church Street restaurant appears to have closed; White Street building to be a triplex; Le Relais de Venise signage; tennis clinics at Washington Market Park; Suitsupply opened at Brookfield Place; 60 White retail space. / 1 comment
More on Acappella’s Move
Now we know where—and why—the longtime Tribeca restaurant is moving. / 8 comments









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