Newsletter: Jan. 30
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“America Runs on Immigrants”
Locals shared photos from today's protest at the Battery—and subsequent march up Church Street—about the Trump administration's despicable executive order on immigration. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Antique Garage Opening Forecast
Plus: How to order quarts of Good Stock soup; progress at the new Pupculture on Hudson; one building's telephone bomb-threat checklist; "Where in Tribeca...?" still unsolved.
In the News: A Dearth of Violent Crime
Plus: The history of 108-110 Duane; someone is combining two penthouses at 56 Leonard; Winnie's karaoke bar to reopen in another location. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Downtown Connection Route Change
Plus: The return of the Pussycat Lounge; pushing for a one-seat train ride from the World Train Center to Newark airport; Chambers and W. Broadway in 1914; buses vs. bollards on Duane; a world of shadow at Soho Photo. / 8 comments
Duane Reade Is Closing a Tribeca Store
Don't worry: There's another Duane Reade two blocks away. / 17 comments
New Kid on the Block: Perpetuum Café
Just over two years after opening the first Perpetuum Café in Chelsea, Can Ruan has debuted a second one. The former Mobile X store has been renovated into a crisp, high-ceilinged room with a handful of low tables, free wi-fi, and Toby's Estate Coffee.
Seen & Heard: Inside the Cast Iron House
Plus: More peeks inside the restaurant-in-progress Tetsu; local teen is organizing a clothing drive for kids in need; activity at Reade Street restaurant space.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are These New Blue Parking Signs?
"I just started seeing them all around the neighborhood. What are they for?" —M. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Groundhog Day Loft Tour
Plus: Ice sculpture in Duane Park; Eataly sale; the façade of 187 Franklin; "Law & Order: SVU" and "Bull" filming yet again; open house at Élan Flowers's new location; Hudson River Park's blue lights. / 2 comments
Fine Dining Is Coming to the World Trade Center
The folks behind Eleven Madison Park are opening a 7,000-square-foot restaurant across from the Oculus. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently