Museum of Modern Graffiti | December 2015
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we're lucky.
In the News: Sway Lounge Is Closing
Plus: The Baked gentlemen on the "Today" show; the Battery Park City Authority's attempt at communication; rumored Bowery Meat Company spinoff in the Seaport; Peck Slip School parents oppose free breakfast for kids; Trinity Church art installation. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Empty Storefronts With the Most Potential
Plus: Maman starts brunch service this weekend; the Django now has an early-bird night; Jeff Zimmerman show at R & Company; please just do the survey so we can all move on. / 6 comments
Spotlight: Donzella
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
Newsletter: Dec. 17
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In the News: Closing Dates for W. Broadway Restaurants
Plus: Using 460 Washington to explain the 421-a tax abatement; Howard Hughes's new Seaport District plan (also, it bought the Peck Slip Best Western); Trinity Church ticked off an artist by moving his sculpture; Rector bridge elevator semi-fixed; shoplifters steal gum, threaten stabbing; Woolworth Building in Harry Potter spin-off. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Donna Ferrato’s Tribeca Portfolio
Plus: Three free Maple meals to be handed out; made-to-order food at Kaffe 1668 South; Local Roots NYC has opened a brick-and-mortar outpost at the Seaport; Fulton Fish Market art show; persimmon correction; a gripe about Eataly. / 3 comments
City Hall Restaurant Is Closing
After 18 years at the Duane Street restaurant, owner Henry Meer will turn his attention to the wine shop he's opening at the World Trade Center mall. / 17 comments
SURVEY: The Best of 2015
What would December be without a look back at the best and worst of the past year? There are only 11 questions and all responses are anonymous—so go on, vote now for your favorite new restaurant, biggest bummer of a closing, and more!
Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 9)
For the person who has everything, there's always booze, sweets, flowers, fitness classes, and branded merchandise.
In the News: Blue-Ribbon Roast Chicken
Plus: "Nutcracker" with a cast of 270 kids; Nest Fragrances pop-up kiosk; more questions for the Battery Park City Authority.
Three More Buildings Are Toast
On one block of Park Row, five buildings under six stories are going to be torn down. Besides the two we already knew about—which will be replaced by a 25-story tower—the other three will make way for a single development of unknown size. / 11 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
What better way to flip off Manhattanites that didn't vote for him (i.e. Tribeca and BPC) than throw a party... — Downtown Dad Reborn / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
I have so enjoyed shopping at Boomerang and getting to know Karen. To say that this store will be missed... — TribecaMom / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
I lived on Duane St 1973-76 Magical times.... RIchard Serra lived on Washington St. . Gaylyn and Ed Kerns lived... — Devrah Silverstein / Reflecting on Tribeca in the 1970s
Not a resident back then but hell yeah I remember 77 White Street, The Mudd Club until early morning and... — Gio / Tribeca in the 1980s
What a loss for the neighborhood! They will be missed! — Jennifer / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
I don't dispute James Bogardus's extensive explanation. When I called cast iron architecture "avant garde," I was referring to the... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
love FDNY, thank you for the article. — kc / A holiday stroll around the neighborhood’s firehouses