Seen & Heard: More on the Mehtaphor Reboot
Plus: Raccoon Lodge's anniversary party; the Django jazz bar now has music earlier in the evening; Caviarteria has closed; a neat installation at Front Art Space; concrete treatments for the new building at Franklin and Sixth. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Fourteenjay
"Beautiful color begins with healthy hair" is the motto of the new Fourteenjay salon on Jay Street, founded by three partners with ties to Aveda (and one of whom is a longtime Tribeca resident).
In the News: Condo Sues Over Unacceptable Parking
Plus: Ferry operator and routes announced; the history of 108-110 Franklin; Blackstones salon to open this month; Smorgasburg will return to the South Street Seaport, but inside this time.
Seen & Heard: New Building on Hudson Street
It'll be "two stories." Plus: More demolition shots of 456 Greenwich; "Limitless" and a legal drama based on Dr. Phil are shooting here; antique Japanese porcelain exhibit; new City Vineyard opening forecast.
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Warning Signs at Cercle Rouge
The city marshal has taken possession of the restaurant, but there's hope it will reopen as soon as tomorrow. / 8 comments
In the News: Canada Goose Is Opening a Store
Plus: Lower Manhattan reported to have relatively poor air quality; armed robbery at magazine store; Mariah Carey is letting us into her world; dogs may now dine outside.
Seen & Heard: Still No Progress at Pier 26 Restaurant
Plus: Chipotle looks very close to opening; a better look at the Pier 17 structure; yet another WeWork opening in the area; the disintegration of a ballerina; Farinella keeps expanding uptown. / 3 comments
In the News: City to Roll Back Crane Precautions
Plus: Reconstructing the faces of unidentified murder victims; when 359 Broadway was home to photographer Matthew Brady's studio; praising Patrick Parrish; the office of Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal.
Seen & Heard: Accessories Pop-Up
Plus: Best Made goes to Brazil; acting school on Leonard; the annual Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; "Law & Order: SVU" is back again; PS Fabrics closing sale; the entrance to the new building at Washington and Desbrosses. / 2 comments
Buddha Bar Wants to Open in Tribeca
And locals are already gearing up for a fight against the 12,500-square-foot restaurant-as-nightclub. / 4 comments
In the News: Junkyard-Inspired Playground on Governors Island
Plus: Battery Park City doorman sues building over being asked to work a long shift after dealing with two dead people; antiques dealers vs. 1stdibs; Michael Connolly honored.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
That red tape includes landmarks, zoning, building code enforcement and provision of electric and gas. All of this is made... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
The history of Collect Pond clarifies why this topography exists as a flood zone. The 1865 Viele topographical map of... — James Bogardus / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
Looks good. However, who would want to pay Tribeca prices to live (or have a business) with the counterfeit bazaar... — Marcus / 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential
Please stop with the 'blame the rich' ideological nonsense. It is not private businesses responsibility to subsidize failed govt policies.... — Reality / In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane
That illegal immigration is the cause of neighborhood decline is not a logical conclusion. As was proved with the prior... — mulciber / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
I am a tax paying American citizen who works full time for a Fortune 100 company. I am 100% against... — D / Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison
Over the years Shimon has rented the upstairs floors to many different artists. I had a studio there for years.... — JS Miller / Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month