In the News: Why Christmas Trees Cost So Much in Tribeca
Plus: The Excelsior Power Company building in FiDi got landmarked; company donates space for volunteer tutors. / 3 comments
The Great Tote Bag Giveaway!
To celebrate the holiday season—and remind folks to support local businesses—I had a bunch of tote bags made. They're cheap cotton, but with an undeniable panache. You can pick one up at these locations. / 5 comments
Complimentary 2-Week Pass to Crunch
Crunch offers awesome classes, shiny machines, tons of weights, personal training, and no judgements. Try out the Tribeca gym with a free two-week pass. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: “Ocean’s 8” Is Filming Here Today
With quite the cast. Plus: More traffic-control measures outside Balloon Saloon; Antique Garage's proposed hours; cobblestone decay on Greenwich; work finally underway on northwest Tribeca hotel; signage for the Flea; new FiDi "pizzeria bar." / 4 comments
In the News: Teen Robbed and Stabbed at Tribeca Skate Park
Plus: How public commenting went at the Battery Park City Authority; Zucker's is about to open its third outpost; the effects of no-tipping policies; tunnel repair to affect 2/3 train service. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: Free the Nipple!
Plus: Overturned SUV on N. Moore; One Medical Group looks ready to open; 19 Park Place's paint job; an update on Ward III; Bogardus Plaza holiday sing; the season's Tribeckiest gift.
Everything You Need This Holiday Season Is Close to Home!
With over 1,300 diverse shops, world-class restaurants and hotels, and iconic attractions—all in one walkable square mile— Lower Manhattan is the new place to shop, dine and celebrate this holiday season. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: 180
"We see the space as a laboratory for our clients," says Denise Williamson of the PR firm Williamson about her new shop, 180. "It can always evolve with designers' or brands' needs. And in between installations and pop-ups, it'll be retail."
Museum of Modern Graffiti | December 2016
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we're lucky. / 2 comments
One Hundred Barclay Tribeca – An Amenity For Every Moment
The Tribeca loft returns in a contemporary form in New York's most beloved neighborhood. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Ronnybrook Is Leaving the Tribeca Greenmarket
Plus: The return of North End Grill's bistro-style pop-up; proposed closing hours for the new restaurant at W. Broadway and Reade; holiday toy and clothing drive; Duane Street storefront revealed. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 12
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses