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Newsletter: June 20
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Police Chase Ends With Ugly Collision
The cops were reportedly pursuing a stolen taxi on West Street. Let's hope everyone is OK. / 2 comments
Field Trip: Noguchi Museum & Socrates Sculpture Park
There's never been a better time to visit the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, thanks to an exhibit of works by Tom Sachs that relate to those of Isamu Noguchi and Japanese culture in general. Then stroll over to the Socrates Sculpture Park.
Seen & Heard: The PATH Entrance Is Moving
Plus: East balcony now open in the World Trade Center Oculus; one side of 11 Beach is revealed; "Red Oaks" TV shoot; Soho-style art vendor.
Seen & Heard: The Roots, Drive-By Truckers, and Valerie June
Plus: A neat photo from inside 56 Leonard; kids' tennis clinics at Washington Market Park; weekend inspiration from the Balloon Saloon; Tribeca Blu Hotel changed its name. / 3 comments
Loft Peeping: Gwyneth Paltrow
Goop posted photos of Gwyneth Paltrow's on-the-market apartment in the River Lofts building: "The gigantic bed was designed so every last family member can sit together on it, cousins and pets included." / 2 comments
In the News: Lower Manhattan to Be Car-Free for a Morning
Plus: Final rendering for Park Place tower; the River to River festival has started; Marc Forgione's menu honoring his father; how Battery Park City copes with garbage.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New “Modern Asian” Restaurant on Grand
Plus: A deli has opened across the street from one that closed; activity in the former Grazin' space; amazing aerial photo of south Tribeca; "Sneaky Pete" TV show shoot. / 1 comment
In the News: The City’s Ambitious Ferry Plan
Plus: Famous photographer sues upstairs neighbors over flood; Battery Park City resident complains about aggressive canvassing; sunglasses thief.
Willner Chemists Is Closing
The "nutritionally oriented pharmacy" opened its Broadway store in 1998. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
This building is NOT in the historic district. — Tribeca Citizen / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
What happened to Another Room? — Cs / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
Very sadly, the building's facade has been illegally painted black. This NW Tribeca area is a landmarked district since 1992... — Washington Street resident and building owner for 50 years / Retailer coming to Washington and Vestry
I look forward to walking north for this. — Stuart / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich