In the News: Details on West Broadway’s Big New Building
Plus: Man bitten during Tribeca nightclub brawl; the history of a White Street building; custom jewelry at Foundrae; more renderings of proposed megamansion on Franklin; Sing for Hope's public pianos got painted; concern about the FiDi arcade deal.
Open Letter: The FiDi Arcade Plan Warrants a Closer Look
There's a push to give the publicly accessible arcades along Water Street back to the buildings' owners in exchange for improvements to nearby plazas. After I first posted about it, the Downtown Alliance responded with a defense—to which Community Advocates for Public Space has now sent a rebuttal. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Preschool Closing
Plus: Residents agitated over the loss of views as a result of 396 Broadway construction; 50 Murray rent-stabilization fight; Warren Street building for sale (instead of getting developed with its neighbor); Jane Freeman art exhibit. / 5 comments
Celebrate Arts and Culture of Tibet and India at Brookfield Place!
Including extraordinary sacred music and dance, the creation of a magnificent mandala sand painting (with a procession to the Hudson River), and classical vocal and instrumental art forms. / Sponsored
Spotlight: New York Nautical
"People are always a bit surprised when they find out I’m not a sailor," says Smitty, the longtime sales manager of New York Nautical. "I’ll get on a cruise ship, but a small boat? You can keep that." / 8 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 7
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In the News: Scotch & Soda Is Opening a Seaport Store
Plus: 30 Warren hopes to sell nearly $100 million worth of condos; more on the gumball machine; when Donald Trump settled accusations of fraud; "rooftopper" arrested for scaling 70 Pine. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Another GrubHub Seamless Scheme
Plus: More on the Brookfield Place bunnies; activity at Reade retail space; Fulton Stall Market is starting up for the season; new by-appointment gallery on Duane; Tokyo restaurant advice. / 6 comments
Summer Programs at Reade Street Prep: Enroll Today!
Reade Street Prep is excited to offer three weekly summer programs. We teach developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
In the News: Change Is Afoot at Wichcraft
Plus: Politicians call on the Battery Park City Authority to allow public comment at its meetings; more on 100 Franklin; Tribeca neurosurgeon accused of sexual assault; Battery Maritime Building. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Wagner Park Redesign Survey
Plus: Petition opposing Buddha Bar on Thomas Street; politicians want to allow media to park anywhere; commercial shoot on Warren today; Liberty Park aerial shot; Young New Yorkers benefit. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
To his wife, Didn’t know him on a personal level, but passing in the neighborhood when I wasn’t out of... — Neighbor / Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69
Ryder is the clear man for the job! Already coming out of the gate with 400 donors on day one.... — Noah / Candidates are lining up for Deborah Glick’s seat
Listing here: https://www.iprg.com/property/132-west-broadway/ — James Bogardus / Nosy Neighbor: Is the Telephone Sales & Service Company building for sale?
I’m pretty sure they’ve done that before — Rohin / Seen & Heard: Coffee Project & Big Gay Ice Cream on hiatus?
Two iconic NYC establishments which I have had the privilege to frequent since their inception, and that have never wavered... — Christopher M / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
I've already put on five pounds. — George Bacon / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
Don’t forget Seppes Pizza Bar that opened on the Goldman walk next to Shake Shack. Pizza is fantastic, great bar... — Slue / Carbs are back in the neighborhood