Seen & Heard: Wyeth Closed Its Original Store
Plus: A comforting message on a day of despair; local source for exotic herbs and microgreens; construction of St. Nicholas church's dome has begun; McDonald's is closed for renovations; Buenos Aires perfumer opening on Crosby. / 1 comment
Tribeca Menswear Day: 15% Off and Other Special Offers
This Saturday is the first Tribeca Menswear Day, with 15% off and/or other special offers at six fantastic local shops: Best Made, Grown & Sewn, Jack Erwin, ManuelRacim, Rag & Bone, and Shinola. / Sponsored
In the News: Batman-Themed Penthouse
Plus: Discussion about possible changes to Wagner Park; a rare chance to see one side of Trinity Church.
Loft Peeping: Modern Rustic Family Home
Drawing on the architecture of the building, formerly a lantern factory, Ashley Darryl designed this three-bedroom apartment to be "modern in the lines and rustic in the materials."
Seen & Heard: H&M Opening Date
Plus: Funky storefronts getting replaced; BMCC's 5 a.m. alarm; the weathered car that's always at Harrison and Greenwich; the Whopperito. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Police Memorial Renderings
Plus: Artists opening their studios this Saturday; mysterious painted column; La Colombe expands its offerings; are Whole Foods carts literally shocking? / 4 comments
White Street Is Only Open for Private Events
The owners have clearly been open to change, so the question isn't really whether White Street will be revived as its former self, but instead what form the space will take if/when it does reopen as a restaurant.
Newsletter: Nov. 7
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Seen & Heard: New Retail Tenant on Church
Plus: How the anti-theft shopping carts at Whole Foods work; Subway sandwich shop now also a convenience store; proposed White Street parapet; discussion about possible changes to Wagner Park; "Law & Order: SVU." / 3 comments
In the News: Through-the-Wall Burglary
Plus: More photos of the Gerken Building penthouse; entertaining Q&A with Augustine restaurateur; Harold's Meat + Three review; FiDi condo sues over 9/11 Tribute Center move. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Big Canal Street Topper
Plus: Nobu's Miami hotel-within-a-hotel; slice joint closed for renovations; Tutto Il Giorno delivery; the return of the W train; City Hall Park path lighting has been fixed; Hudson Street gridlock never looked so good. / 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