CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (February 2016)
Discussed at last night's meeting: An update on the crane accident and what might be done differently; Bogardus Plaza progress report; work to start soon on City Vineyard, the restaurant at Pier 26; M1-5 and its neighbors' frustration; Citigroup plaza changes; Spring Studios lighting; Tribeca Family Festival; Transportation Alternatives event. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Grazin’ Is Open After All
Plus: Best Market signage; news from Tribeca Beauty Spa; BMCC faculty art exhibit; the winners of Soho Photo's annual Krappy Kamera Competition. / 18 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 11
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Grand Banks Is Definitely Coming Back
Good news for a cold, gray day! Last year, it opened mid-May; that's just three months away....
In the News: Crane Accident Utility Work Completed
Plus: Amenities at 49 Chambers conversion; FedEx vs. 20 Pine; taxi driver's wallet stolen (and another warning about cheap gym locks); virtual reality and branded content at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: We’re Getting Another New Salon
Plus: Slow progress at 56 Leonard (and when the Anish Kapoor sculpture will arrive); this year's Taste of Tribeca; what's happening in the former Duxiana space on Hudson; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: ICE NYC
"We're not training for vanity," says Izzy Levy, co-founder of the new ICE NYC fitness studio on Worth Street. "We're training for life. The six-pack is just a byproduct."
In the News: The Buyer of the $30 Million Penthouse at 250 West
Plus: Real estate company sued for breaking their lease; Kendall and Kylie Jenner launch party; the bar director at the Bennett; artist in hot water over alleged forgery. / 3 comments
Twitter? I Hardly Know Her!
Sorry for that headline, but if I had written "Follow Tribeca Citizen on Twitter" you probably wouldn't have read this far. Click through for a sample of what you might find if you hitch a ride on the bluebird with me. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Cornerstone Grill Will Reopen Today
Plus: More Best Market updates (including a peek inside); Palermo Pizza has closed and the Cricketers Arms is about to; a miniature lending library in Washington Market Park; no improvement at Tribeca Tower's noisy boiler vent; the top of 12 Warren is fully revealed. / 6 comments
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
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026
It's too bad that most of them never keep time accurately as well as not working at all! — Sonia Stock / Watching time in the neighborhood
https://www.untappedcities.com/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sun-bldg-untapped-ny-jeff-reuben-005.jpg — James Bogardus / Watching time in the neighborhood
It would be hard to tell time from the last picture, from the Sun Building, as it shows a thermometer.... — Jeremy Woodoff / Watching time in the neighborhood
What about Morgan's? That is our household's go-to for deli sandwiches. I think it's the best around. — Matt G / Friedmans new space on Greenwich will be an Italian concept
I have been to their West Village location several times. It is a very quiet space to get some work... — Michele La Grande / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Also new in Westfield is Barizi, which has colorful, pretty things that brighten up one of the corridors. From the... — Hudson River / Seen & Heard: Openings and closings at the malls