My Own Little Metropolitan Diary
I keep a journal of amusing interactions—akin to the New York Times’s “Metropolitan Diary,” but less fit for print. / 9 comments
In the News: El Chapo Is Staying Nearby
Plus: New York Times gives Fowler & Wells two stars; more on Ichimura; the city's dire retail situation; South Ferry subway station to reopen in June; growing up in Tribeca at the turn of the 20th century. / 4 comments
Simon’s Hardware & Bath Has Opened a Downtown Store
It's on one of the sleepiest blocks in the area, but then the original Simon's in Kips Bay—the oldest hardware store in the city—has always been more of a destination than somewhere you wander by and pop into. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Best Friends Pet Adoption Center
Plus: Japanese restaurant pop-up at B Flat; Taryn Toomey's fitness studio opens this week; misguided wayfaring signage; activity at the former Greenwich Grill space?; creamy façade on Walker. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: More Windblown Debris
Plus: Blueprint inside the former Dylan Prime space; Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" TV show is filming here tomorrow; Antique Garage looks very close to opening; checking in on the new building at 70 Vestry; Da Mikele kids. / 1 comment
In the News: Novecento Has Closed After 25 Years
Plus: Photos of the new Ichimura sushi bar; 3-D map shows the city's forthcoming buildings; FiDi supermarket close to opening; Community Board 1 votes against newsstand outside Whole Foods; Tribeca couple's art collection.
Seen & Heard: Windblown Scaffolding
Plus: Ice rink marriage proposal; residents reportedly upset by crown sculpture; Sleepy's is now Mattress Firm; bollards crushed again; new Warren Street storefront; two more TV shoots. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Schilling
Schilling feels like somewhere that could exist in another, livelier neighborhood. As for the food, both times it was far better than anyone who has eaten widely in FiDi would expect. (Yes, I'm grading on a curve.) / 3 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 23
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Seen & Heard: Art by Angry Women
Plus: Canal Street café progress; more action at the 100 Franklin construction site; 1st Precinct's monthly-ish community meeting; comments are back up.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
No outrage or protest. No TV interview from parents or community? How can you allow this to happen after Judege... — New York Native / An update on two Downtown shelters
I sent an email to the owner early last week -- no answer yet. — Tribeca Citizen / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Re: a "commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur" I am shocked that the facility... — Lisa / Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
"My dog doesn't sh*t on the turf"...said every dog owner who's dog sh*t on the turf. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Lone voice here. Not advocating for breaking the law and agree dog owners need/must pick up their poop etc. But... — Will / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Well said all of the above comments. Another Room is part of the community, a well loved low key bar,... — Will / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Fair. Good point. There are zero places for dogs who need to stretch their legs to do so grass, and... — Humble Neighbor / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?