New Elementary School Announced for Lower Manhattan
It'll be in the former Syms Clothing store. / 3 comments
Call It a Mehtamorphosis
After a period of apparent dormancy, Jehangir Mehta's restaurant in the Duane Street Hotel, Mehtaphor, is being reborn—but probably not as Mehtaphor. / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (January 2016)
Discussed at last night’s meeting: Gunbae's contentious request for later closing hours; liquor-license applications for Flinders Lane and Hank's Juicy Beef; 111 Murray's ballsy request to start construction earlier on Saturdays; Laughing Man's Street Seats enclosure; the Raccoon Lodge and Sazón. / 3 comments
In the News: Saks Fifth Avenue Opening Forecast
Plus: World Trade Center Oculus now saying it'll open in two months; Sweetgreen to open in FiDi; broken lights for months now at the ball field terrace; Municipal Art Society chairs' proposal for skyscraper planning review; WeWork's first dorm.
Seen & Heard: Touring the Spring Street Salt Shed
Plus: Nexxus salon on N. Moore is now only for corporate events; in praise of the lighting on some W. Broadway windows; Hudson storefront mystery; lunch at Kaffe 1668 South. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Jan 14
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In the News: Two Kids Arrested in Ball Field Attack
Plus: Politicians rally against the Battery Park City Authority's security shift; inside designer Ghislaine Viñas's loft/studio; FiDi film crews; "Money Monster" trailer; "Sphere" sculpture update.
Seen & Heard: More Best Market Demolition
Plus: Monsters on Lispenard; Good Stock launches office delivery; progress at the Flea's new theater; phone store closing; jazz contest winners in concert; street-photography exhibit. / 1 comment
Another New Hair Salon
Once a salon, always a salon—or at least that's how it appears to be around here. The details on who's opening in the former F.S. Charlie space on Church. / 1 comment
Become Fluent in Chinese
Chartered by the Board of Regents, China Institute is enrolling now for classes and workshops in Lower Manhattan! We have something for everyone—from Chinese language classes and calligraphy to art exhibitions and business programs. / Sponsored
A Steakhouse Is Opening in 3 World Trade Center
It's an import from London, and we can expect "'dictionary thick' cuts of carefully sourced beef." / 2 comments
In the News: Whole Foods in FiDi Lease Talks
Plus: The condition of the boys in the attack at the ball fields; New York Law School's financial situation; West Thames Bridge is moving to "the build phase"; tenants suing landlords over rent stabilization promised in exchange for tax abatement; no Evacuation Day honor. / 3 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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