New Kid on the Block: Pixel Academy
"Our goal is to help kids identify what they enjoy, and then use the principals they learn here in A.P. computer science," says the Pixel Academy's Noah Berg.
In the News: Phone Snatchings
Plus: Profile of architect Thierry Despont; parking lot owner refuses to let school block street for recess; another World Trade Center mall tenant gets sued for bailing; the history of 176 Franklin, where Riverrun was; city to sell lovely old Centre Street building to developer who can demolish it; Saks aims to be like a website; Cut's chef and art. / 5 comments
The Best Kids’ Birthday Parties in Tribeca
For a birthday party that you and your child will always remember fondly, call in the experts. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar Battle Paused
Plus: The hoist at 56 Leonard is getting dismantled; update on Fowler & Wells and Augustine restaurants; Target advertising; Front Street fashion boutique closed. / 1 comment
In the News: Target’s Pre-Opening Pop-Up
You know what this neighborhood needs? Manicures! Plus: More on the Market Lane grocery/food court coming to the World Trade Center mall; the delivery-only "restaurant" on Reade; 125 Greenwich might be taller, or it might not; celebrity couple separates; should a landmarked plaza get glass pavilions?
Introducing Tribeca Art Night
This Thursday, 18 galleries are staying open late, so you'll be able to explore the area's diverse art scene and meet some of the gallerists, non-profits, curators, and artists. Grab the map and make a night of it! / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Roof Tree Removed
Plus: Michelangelo's pizza joint; moving sale at Authentic Pre-Owned; street fair evidently canceled; how to weigh in on proposed changes to the city's street-fair policy; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting. / 7 comments
Tribeca’s Eleventh Kids’ Clothing Store
The former Dean's restaurant space is reportedly being taken by a French company that makes children's apparel. / 3 comments
In the News: Legislation to Limit Tour Buses
Plus: The "resurrection" of Greenwich Street and the last remaining World Trade Center battle; supermarket elegy; Staten Island Ferry hoax. / 5 comments
Urban Archaeology Is Coming Back
It'll open a retail showroom down the street from its former location.
Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair
Plus: Cut restaurant at the Four Seasons is open (spa to follow next month); noisy event on Broadway yesterday; Tracy Anderson's new studio opens this week; do delivery-only restaurants get health grades? / 7 comments
Three New Soho Restaurants
Dining well in Soho has been a challenge in recent years. Good news: Three chef-driven establishments have recently opened that give hope to anyone venturing AboCa.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
A quarter of a century. It’s insane. I miss those towers. I miss the old city. Great memories. — Anthony / Events for 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
Agree with you, sadly the opportunity to have green absorbing materials and a measured steps while technology catches up was... — No more concrete / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
Just curious...what is your source for asserting Tribeca has some of the worst air quality in the area? — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
This study seems half baked. While it’s good news that no significant increase was detected at the areas outside of... — person / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
Another altar to the transplants is required. Let it be a Starbucks, a chain restaurant, or perhaps a frozen yogurt... — Lord Transplant / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
I tried to go to Mezze last week. Despite the fact that the restaurant was mostly empty the staff was... — Susan R Schreiber / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
This is the craziest project. Poorly conceived, poorly designed, and disastrously managed. Knocking down business and trees, as if nothing... — Leslie Siskin / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction