Newsletter: Jan. 19
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In the News: Ichimura Restaurant to Open This Week
Plus: When Governors Island opens a month early, it'll have a Grand Banks sister restaurant; shellfish theft; World Trade Center arts center to host rock concerts; film director lists apartment.
Could Church Help You Tune In?
The beginning of a new year is a great time to "tune in" to the spiritual side of life. We invite you and your family to join us at The River for a new sermon series on “Living with Vision and Hope in 2017." / Sponsored
Tribeca in the 1990s
The blog Flaming Pablum posted photos of Tribeca in the mid to late 90s, when the neighborhood was still delectably desolate. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Art of the Anthroposcene
Plus: Another look at the new building underway on Hudson; subversiveness at the New York Academy of Art; artist inspired by his daughter's school projects.
Huge 3br Plus Home Office – 36th Floor Apartment – Incredible Views – 6 Minutes from WTC & Tribeca – $2.4 million
Look what $2.4 million gets you in beautiful Exchange Place: one of the largest configurations at 77 Hudson, two dedicated parking spaces, and more than 44,000 square feet of amenities. / Sponsored
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Thing Embedded in the Sidewalk?
"I hope it's new or else I really need to work on my powers of observation." —D.
In the News: The Many Mysteries of Bar Works
Plus: Owner of 28 Liberty decides against pursuing glass pavilions on landmarked plaza; museum exhibit about early American tattoo artist; longtime 1st Precinct officer retires.
The Recollections of Jane Freeman (Part 4)
Tribeca artist and writer Jane Freeman takes us back to the 1990s, when you could still make art—such as Freeman's dioramas, interspersed throughout the text—from materials found at odd-lot stores and discarded on the street. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 16
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We’re Getting a 66,000-Square-Foot Marshalls Store
As with the nearby Target store, it'll be mostly underground. / 11 comments
In the News: Could BMCC Get Developed?
Plus: The De Blasio administration has jacked up commercial real estate taxes (and an acclaimed West Village restaurant is closing partly as a result); Cut has Sunday brunch and a lunch deal; when Broadway was Typewriter Row; East River Esplanade logjam cleared.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Gosh, I hope Starbucks isn’t upset that workers are actively unionizing and have successfully unionized multiple locations across New York... — Justin / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow