Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 7)
Hanukkah is underway and you have just over two weeks till Christmas—and those of us who have to mail gifts really need to step on it. So let's get out there! In this round: Stella, Uhuru, Pamper UR Pets, Espasso, Otte.
Seen & Heard: An Update on Pakistan Tea House
Plus: Provocative designs for a hotel on Chambers; two World Trade Center towers put on a light show yesterday; Kiosk holiday pop-up. / 2 comments
In the News: $5 Million Repair Bill for the Irish Hunger Memorial
It cost less to build. Plus: Park Place tower moves forward; big new Starbucks on Broadway; art collector Martin Z. Margulies; band of youths allegedly attack Seaport woman; outer-borough politicians oppose East River tolls; St. Nicholas church presentation. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Gucci and Ermenegildo Zegna Are Open
Plus: What's happening in the former Rheanne White salon on Jay Street?; Spartina restaurant opening in L.A.; World Trade Center oculus roof; best practices for responding to gun-wielding maniacs; Hands On! instrument sale. / 2 comments
Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 6)
Certain members of my family send a wish-list with one or two items on it, complete with links to where they can be bought. But wouldn't you rather receive something chosen just for you? And wouldn't you rather give a surprising gift? In this round: Ten Thousand Things, Authentic PreOwned, Playing Mantis, Roberta Roller Rabbit, Haus Alkire. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Allison O’Neill & Family
"She’s from Philly, he’s from Michigan, and they have this life together in New York," explained Studio Riga's Jenny Vorhoff. "When it came down to it, that was our influence throughout the project."
Newsletter: Dec. 7
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Seen & Heard: Distressing Rumor About Best Market
Still unconfirmed, though. Plus: Maman and Two Hands look closer to opening; Community Board 1 to discuss unauthorized changes to Tribeca Tower's plaza (and the annoying exhaust noise); how to get a photo of your dog with Santa. / 15 comments
In the News: A Tribeca Mom Discusses Race
Plus: Neighbors hate pile-driving in northwest Tribeca; cook fight in FiDi; one-bedroom-rental quest; artist working at 4 World Trade Center uses parking meters as his medium. / 21 comments
Welcome to TweeBeCa: Special Celebrity Edition!
You’ve been spotted, Adele! You, too, Clint Eastwood! Jennifer Connelly! Elon Musk! Matt Harvey! And more....
Seen & Heard: Liquor Store Appears Doomed
Plus: Haus Alkire archive sale; what's inside the ground floor of 11 N. Moore; pre-K not coming to W. Broadway after all; any orange juice suggestions? / 12 comments
Create Photo Memories with Santa at Brookfield Place! Dec. 4-24
Create photo memories with the man in red himself from December 4-24! Santa’s Winter Wonderland is the place for families, friends, couples, co-workers, and dog owners to capture the magic of the holidays. / Sponsored
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
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