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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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
I was shocked when I was walking around Tribeca. I've been living away, so coming back now and seeing so... — Van / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway