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October 17, 2016

First Impressions: BlackTail

The recently reinvented second-floor bar at Pier A aims to evoke Havana in the 1920s. It's all very civilized; you're even served a dollop of frozen daiquiri as an amuse-bouche.

You Probably Didn’t Know These Situations Are Covered by Apartment Insurance

Given that October is the spookiest month of the year, here are some scary situations to show how apartment insurance from Gotham Brokerage can help keep away the willies. / Sponsored

Seen & Heard: New York Dolls Is Reopening

Plus: Lena Dunham's new Tribeca tattoo; H&M looks much closer to ready; photos from the Municipal Building cupola tour; the mysterious shoe-repair shop on Walker; free puppet show in Canal Park; "Crime" shooting here. / 3 comments

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October 15, 2016

Seen & Heard: Baby Born on Oculus Floor

Plus: Why doesn't Target deliver?; lots of kids' activities at Tribeca Alliance's Family Day next weekend; two painting shows at Taymour Grahne Gallery. / 6 comments

October 14, 2016

New Kid on the Block: Alexander and Bonin

Alexander and Bonin's new Tribeca gallery is nearly double the size of their former location in Chelsea. "That means we now have three or four exhibition spaces spread over the two levels," says co-founder Carolyn Alexander. There's an all-day opening tomorrow.

In the News: Construction Forum Recap

Plus: How to see the Internet in our midst; aggressive vendors still menacing tourists at the Battery; Mr. Chow in Mexico; local cheesesteak earns a rave.

Where in Tribeca…?

★ And the winner is... Jim Smithers! ★

Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 3 comments

Brooklyn Heights Luxury Condos

A Brooklyn landmark, reimagined for the 21st century as a full-service condominium in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Immediate occupancy, with only four residences remaining. / Sponsored

Seen & Heard: American Cut’s Burger Bar Pop-Up

Plus: Skin Laundry's façade is revealed; anti-Trump sentiment at Bluemercury; Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant in FiDi; another shared workspace. / 2 comments

October 13, 2016

White Street Restaurant Won’t Become the Ainsworth

The community's concerned response affected the outcome. / 1 comment

In the News: The All-Seeing Trump

Plus: Cute new restaurant at Howard and Centre; a day in the kitchen at Bâtard; thefts at two local malls.

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