Seen & Heard: Canali Club Says It’s Reopening
Plus: There is a system to the sidewalk markings; color test on Franklin Street; Louise Brooks film screening; update on the big rental building on Hudson; Carine Roitfeld's headquarters. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Do Brookfield Place’s Escalators Run That Way?
"Why are the directions are different from what you might expect? As you approach from the lower level, shouldn't the up escalators be on the right?" —A.
Commit to What’s Yours: An Exclusive Offer from Equinox
For January, Tribeca Citizen readers are invited to take part in Equinox’s exclusive promotion: Work out 12 times in your first 30 days of membership and you’ll earn back your initiation fee. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Another Peek at 70 Vestry
Plus: North End Grill's bistro pop-up; a photo project about breast cancer survivors; Warren Street conversion; a theory about why cops park on the sidewalk; Soho's neglected trompe l'oeil mural. / 1 comment
The Semi-Official Graffiti All Over Our Sidewalks
"The markings are utility markings made by contractors," said the NYC Department of Transportation. There's no indication anyone is monitoring for overuse. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 11
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In the News: Hoping to Make ReBeCha Happen
Plus: Janet Delaney's 1980s photos; licorice history on N. Moore; discussing Oregon pinot noir; Battery Park City couple opened a tearoom; Fulton Center video; Trinity Church sells Hudson Square stake; bank robbery. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Inside the Dogpound Gym
Plus: Another peek inside Best Market; Art in General's new location; a message from Mariachi's; poetry night at Pen Parentis. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Lucinda Williams
Plus: City Hall restaurant's farewell note; changes to Pier 17 and Tin Building plans; Leonard Street handcuffs; new sign for the Palm Tribeca.
Loft Peeping: Elizabeth & Albert Watson
The duplex penthouse atop 101 Warren is nearly 3,800 square feet, with a wraparound terrace. "Even our pantry has a view," the famous photographer told the New York Times.
Canali Club Has Closed
The gym inside Truffles Tribeca has been seized by the city marshal; the lights are on but the door has been padlocked. / 3 comments
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