Newsletter: July 14
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In the News: Big Changes Ahead for White Street Restaurant
Plus: A new shop at Brookfield Place and other news from the mall; Michael Kors drops plans to open a store at the World Trade Center; the transformation of 250 Church appears to be on hold; muggings and thefts. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: Hank’s Juicy Beef
Henry Tibensky was working in finance when he had an epiphany: "I realized that my dream is to bring the beef sandwich to New York City." One taste of the sandwich, a Chicago specialty, and you can see why he was obsessed. / 8 comments
Townhouse-Like Living in Downtown’s Last Hidden Oasis!
In the heart of the charming Seaport is a spacious, sun-flooded five-bedroom loft duplex, meticulously renovated with 11-foot ceilings, wide oak floors, three fireplaces, and south and west exposures. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Ward III Is Closed Till Fall
Plus: Door replacement on Desbrosses; new yoga studio on Broadway?; the plaza outside the World Trade Center Oculus; "The Dark Tower" and "Falling Water" shoots; store for lease on Broadway; possible Walker retail space action. / 1 comment
In the News: Pokémon Go at the 9/11 Memorial
Plus: Warren vs. Wooster loft battle; Pier 17 getting glassed; 70 Vestry to have squash court; new Italian restaurant on Pearl. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Survey on Street Fairs
And there's going to be another one on Warren this week. Plus: A new deli appears to be opening on Reade; Sasha Bikoff's pop-up has closed; more Rag & Bone advertising; retail space on Lispenard. / 3 comments
One Hundred Barclay Tribeca Loft Condominiums—One to Five Bedroom Lofts Starting at $2M
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Nosy Neighbor: Why Are These People Gathering on Broadway?
"The last few weeks I've noticed increasingly larger groups of people—mostly teenagers and a few parents—waiting for something or someone in front of K&M Camera. Any idea what's going on?" —S. / 7 comments
In the News: The Fulton Center Shake Shack Opens Friday
Plus: The Tribeca loft of jewelry designer Mignonne Gavigan Smith; Cuban bar BlackTail opens this week; city mulling traffic changes to the Chambers and West intersection; a look back at the Pulitzer building that was once on Park Row; Q&A with the incoming Community Board 1 chair. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Late-Night Sidewalk Seating Request
Plus: Buddha Bar appears to be going straight to the State Liquor Authority; Alex & Ani looks like a showroom; shoots for "Billions" and a Chinese TV series; the new JR mural. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses