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
Newsletter: Feb. 16
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In the News: Cuomo Blocks Plastic Bag Fee
Plus: NYPD talks man out of suicide at Tribeca hotel; Marc Forgione bought a new apartment; Augustine's "roasted" blood orange dessert. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A Peek Inside Serafina
Plus: Film-crew trucks parked on Franklin; when Battery Park City stood in for Cleveland; pretzel croissant fix; "Japanese Samurai Fashion." / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Soho/Nolita Report
The new restaurant De Maria; Raymond Pettibon retrospective at the New Museum; a Japanese restaurant specializing in eel; Argentine perfume boutique; Australian streetwear. / 1 comment
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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
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow