Howard the Pug: 2006-2017
Adam and I had to say goodbye to our beloved pug, Howard, over the weekend. He had a very nice life, and we'd like to thank a couple of local businesses for their help over the years.
In the News: Bridges to Be Ruined by Tacky Lights
Plus: The recipe for Maman's chocolate chip cookies; more on last month's shellfish robbery; Parisian caviar pop-up to extend its run. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: How to Pronounce “Tribeca”
Plus: The stony lobby of 12 Warren; the new Center for the Study of Anti-Semitism; something coming to a restaurant space on Reade; a 1914 photo of Greenwich Street. / 3 comments
Adventures in Bag Snagging
Back in December, I crowdfunded a Bag Snagger—a grappling hook on a pole, with a bunch of attachable poles to extend the reach—for use in the neighborhood. Having tried it out a few times, I have an update for the donors and everyone else. / 18 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 6
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In the News: Remix Was a Strip Club
Plus: Another new condominium has a sculpture of gold crowns in its courtyard; bartender accuses manager of sexual harassment.
Seen & Heard: Terroir Is Taking Reservations
Plus: North End Grill is tilting toward France; protest signs at Melet Mercantile; "Untitled photo shoot" today; a dreaded discount store is back. / 2 comments
In the News: History of a W. Broadway Building
Plus: A Tribecan and his art collection; mock vigil at Bowling Green; Balenciaga handbags stolen from Saks Fifth Avenue. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Neighbors Pelting a Construction Site With Objects
Plus: Activity at the long-gestating site of an Austrian bakery; catering license requested for Murray Street space; "traffic calming" proposal at Hubert and Washington; mysterious signage in northwest Tribeca; "Happy" shoot. / 3 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Buy a Coffee and Help the ACLU
Sprudge, a website about coffee, has inspired cafés across the country to donate a percentage of proceeds this weekend (starting today) to the American Civil Liberties Union. A bunch of local cafés are onboard.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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