In the News: City Sues Tribeca Condo for Creating School Sinkholes
Plus: The board member who lives in New Jersey has apparently left the BPCA; another two-story topper on Jay; pharma profiteer Martin Shkreli ordered $120 tea at Brushstroke to impress a date; alleged FiDi con artist; 86-story tower for Broad Street; Tokyo's Hotel Okura.
Seen & Heard: A Bizarre Rat-Gathering Story
Plus: "Stink" shoot in Battery Park City; Irving Farm's Fulton Center café opens next week; an unsatisfying visit to Leather Spa; huge new retail space on Reade; what's Current at Church and Canal? / 5 comments
Another Restaurant Has Closed
The restaurant above Sushi Azabu—formerly Greenwich Grill, then Daruma-Ya, then Azabu—has closed yet again. / 7 comments
New Year’s Resolution: One Simple Step to Protect Your Hard-Earned Money
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In the News: Chelsea Clinton to Host SoulCycle Fundraiser
Plus: The story of the frieze above Harrison Street; hope dims for the East River beach; Community Board 1 to discuss requesting more local representation; discarded Christmas trees. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Carini Lang Has Changed Its Name
Plus: The reskinning of the Verizon building on Pearl has begun; backpacks prohibited at Regal Battery Park; a complaint about the Christmas tree vendor on Greenwich; activity at a Chambers retail space; Soho Photo shows. / 17 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Is Stadium Goods?
"There's a small store on the north side of Canal Street called Stadium Goods. It looks sort of like an airline counter. What is it?" —K.
An Explanation from Baluchi’s
Baluchi's is indeed taking over the Pakistan Tea House, but they're keeping the name. The company sent word about what we can expect and when we can expect it. / 7 comments
In the News: Mangez Avec Moi Is Looking for Another Space
Plus: The story behind the Gothic building on Lafayette; theories about City Hall's closing; city to close office that coordinates Lower Manhattan's endless construction projects; nail polish theft; new underground espresso bar; Grandma's House reopened in Brooklyn; Jacob Riis photos.
Seen & Heard: Historic Signage Likely Getting Destroyed
Plus: "Ghostbusters" firehouse Lego set (and car) now available; Leather Spa in FiDi; Tribeca Tower is still making that annoying noise; Shuggie Otis in concert; praise for Le District; Gary Graham sale. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 4
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Lol I actually see people using that vending machine all the time! — Tribeca Local / Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan creates Duane Park T-shirt
Totally agree, those hours are ridiculous... it's NYC, not suburban Iowa — Tribeca Local / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Could you maybe check in on TSB opening plans? Have so been looking forward to it! — GD / An update on the new businesses for Greenwich
Talg, Why can't you take your dog to the nearby dog park? — Elizabeth / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
This business has been a cornerstone of Tribeca, and has never been a problem. They shouldn’t see their hours change... — Reademan / Anotheroom aims to open on Washington and Vestry
Not taking that bait. I hope you find healing, Talg. — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Hey TALG……anger issues?? And no……my kid does not s**t on the lawn that kids play on. Enjoy your day. — Francesco / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?