In the News: Eataly Has Been Delayed Again
Plus: Taqueria chain coming to 4 World Trade Center; new rules for construction cranes; intrigue in the world of Da Mikele; Pearl River Mart to get a brief reprieve; cake-frosting tips; Sheldon Silver cronies decide who's running for his seat. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Beware the Varick Street Bike Path
Plus: The new atrium at the ugliest building in Tribeca; "for rent" sign at 20 Warren; 443 Greenwich's attractive street-level windows; virtual landscape art exhibit at Apexart. / 2 comments
Loft Peeping: Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber
The actors' northwest Tribeca loft has a lot to like, but the best part, according to Watts? "I lie in bed at night and think, 'I can't believe after all these years in New York I finally have a walk-in pantry!'" / 5 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 8
Subscribe to the twice-weekly Tribeca Citizen email newsletter by clicking the link at the bottom of this post and following the instructions. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Seen & Heard: Is the Tribeca Family Festival Backing Off Its Laight Street Plan?
Plus: Video of the crane from the day before the accident; TD Bank branch closed; updates on Hudson River Park security and signage; Bowling Green is getting renamed; "Limitless" is back again. / 8 comments
In the News: Crane Operator Credited With Minimizing Damage
Plus: Investigators still investigating the cause of the accident; Bay Crane's safety record; the machine's "headache ball" tore into an office; woman uses stun gun on her boyfriend at the Battery; shoe brand plans FiDi guideshop.
Tribeca’s Cornerstone Grill Appears to Be Closed
And another inexpensive restaurant bites the dust. / 27 comments
In the News: Video of the Crane Collapse
Plus: When Wicked Juice & Kitchen and Schnippers will open; plans to make Governors Island focused on innovation; contender for Silver seat may not be eligible; David Yurman buys another apartment.
A Huge Crane Collapsed on Worth Street
More as it comes in.... UPDATE: One person was killed, others injured. / 25 comments
Seen & Heard: New Opening Forecast for Best Market
Plus: Grazin' is said to have closed; another bar starts serving up burlesque; a live-action graphic novel; Trinity Boxing Club space is now a souvenir shop. / 25 comments
Seen & Heard: Award-Winning Chili
Plus: "Highlights in Jazz" concert tonight; replacement patches for your Canada Goose jacket; Nexxus rep insists that the N. Moore salon is open to the public; reader seeks rehearsal dinner suggestions. / 5 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
So it’s going to be twice the height of the building next door? How about the infrastructure below? How about... — R. / New plans for 65 Franklin at Broadway
I with PB. The Old Amish Market, and there are plenty of large open store fronts on Chambers and around... — Sandra / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
We’re rooting for you, HMart. Nothing can stop the meteoric rise of Korean culture. I’m just saying… this smells very... — PB / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
The Westfield Place / Brookfield Place as a whole... there are a whole lot of empty store fronts, whose rents... — Nel / Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker
I think you mean "Bouley Upstairs" and, I almost hate to spill it but...one of its sushi chefs is the... — KPDNYC / Marinara Pizza coming to Sushi of Gari building
So by that logic we introduce a "prevent food service clause" across all buildings in Tribeca and close most restaurants... — Will / The sad and disappointing saga at 111 Hudson
Congratulations!!! Please put me on your mailing list!! — Dina Pinos / New Kid on the Block: Freddy’s Tribeca