Newsletter: Dec. 1
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Seen & Heard: The Bouley Mothership
Plus: Cocktail napkin art by a local lawyer; mourning the loss of Raccoon Lodge and chainification in general; mysterious lamppost appendage; peeking inside a phone-booth ad. / 1 comment
100 Barclay Tribeca: Classic Proportions Meet The Modern Age
The Tribeca loft returns in a contemporary form in New York's most beloved neighborhood. No-nonsense condominium pricing. / Sponsored
In the News: Couple Mistakes Guy for Parking Valet
Plus: The new cross in Liberty Park; Landmarc vs. Landmark; new signal at Chambers and West Street; the Brooklyn Bridge Beach is stalled; hotel rooftop pop-up.
Sidewalk Shed Collapse
It's a New York City nightmare, along with falling air conditioners and subways stuck mid-tunnel. Fortunately, no one was hurt. / 5 comments
The Fallen
You can find astonishing beauty everywhere, even on a New York City sidewalk, if you're looking. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock
Plus: Holiday record and CD sale; 70 Vestry is growing fast; what 1st Precinct drivers are afraid of; "Layers" art show. / 12 comments
New Kid on the Block: Yoga Vida
Yoga Vida strives to be accessible—and not just in price. "We don't overwhelm you with oms and chants," promises co-founder Mike Patton. "Eventually, it can get more spiritual if you want it to be."
Tree Lighting at the Seaport Tonight!
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., the Seaport District NYC kicks off the holiday season with its 33rd-annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. / Sponsored
In the News: Tribeca Privilege
Plus: Efforts to save a fabulous FiDi sign; sweet story about a coffee-cart vendor; injured hawk rescued in Hanover Square; map showing language usage around here. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: SLT Says It’s Opening Soon
Plus: Park Place condos now for sale in Qatar; one of the i-Plaza salons changed its name; Pearl Paint conversion unveiled; sad little Walker Street building; the vacancy above Sushi Azabu. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Augustine
Augustine looks like the very definition of a sophisticated, lively restaurant. As at Keith McNally's other restaurants, however, you might find yourself wishing that the food could be as satisfying as the sense of place. / 3 comments
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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