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
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
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Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
It’s much more than ‘nice’ to have green spaces in our 21st century urban environment! When a park is gone... — Skip Blumberg / The Candidates 2026: David Siffert
Hello all!!! I actually know the answer to this one 😊 The tiny terracotta heads were made by artist Renae... — Morgan Gamblin (Friends of Tribeca Park Volunteer Coordinator) / Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?