Solving the Mystery of 111 Murray
If the misalignment on the east side of 111 Murray is intentional, then what's the intent? Also: The building appears to be getting a lighted rim. / 2 comments
In the News: Navy Parachutist Falls to Death in Hudson River
Plus: When Laight Street was home to Manhattan's first Turkish bath; the aggressive ticket sellers at the Battery; fight between two food vendors leaves one in critical condition.
Maharishi Is Opening a Store in Tribeca
The British brand is known for "environmentally sound, fair-trade produced, long-lasting, high-quality, utilitarian clothing." / 3 comments
Newsletter: May 29
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Seen & Heard: Hip-Hop Yoga Studio Opening Here?
Plus: Xtend Barre pushed back its opening a few days; @Placardabuse on the mayor's reform attempt; Tokyobikes for sale in Tribeca; Rauschenberg/Johns collaboration on view.
In the News: Will Cops Enforce Placard Laws?
Plus: Man posing as police officer shakes down wrong-way driver; offering plan for 91 Leonard; the state of J. Crew. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Witches’ Knickers
Plus: The Bar Works on White appears to not be happening; the name of the Chibeca paint store; Water Street Greenmarket; insidious new form of graffiti; Verizon store on Canal. / 3 comments
Artists Space Is Moving to Tribeca
Forced out of Soho last year, Artists Space has found a home south of Canal. The fate of its annex on Walker remains undetermined.
Seen & Heard: L’Angolo’s Dinner Menu
Plus: Sophie's Cuban Cuisine has reopened; shipwreck exhibit on the Lilac; another look at the top of 3 World Trade Center; the flared top of 111 Murray.
At Long Last, Placard Reform
Now that we've established why placard abuse and related violations are a problem, here's yesterday's announcement from the Mayor's Office. It promises new controls, increased enforcement, and "long-term technological solutions." / 4 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Unfortunately this is true about virtually every public works project in the city. Take a walk around all of the... — Reademan / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
This bagel Baedeker doesn't even include the ubiquitous food carts that vend breakfast essentials, including - say it - bagels.... — Gary / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Don’t ask me how I have this connection, but I’ve spoken to the construction manager 1:1 before (he didn't know... — Upset BPC Resident / A progress report on the work in north Battery Park City
Thank you for the article about the move of our primary retail and repair business, Finlay and Gage, from Tribeca... — Judy Epstein Gage / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
True North Tribeca! https://www.instagram.com/truenorthtribeca — James Bogardus / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
It looks like an Ess-a-bagel is coming the Murray. The bagel wars continue!! — Reademan / Modern Bread & Bagel is open