In the News: Film-Shoot Legislation
Plus: Proposal to tax developers to fund schools; finding takers for the Liberty Street bridge panels damaged in 9/11; woman attacked at Growler Bar; motorcycles stolen.
Seen & Heard: Progress at the New Veterinarian Office
Plus: Traffic jam prediction; what yesterday's skywriting said; exhibit of Andy Warhol party photos; Wichcraft rebranding; City Hall Pharmacy is closing; aerial shot of Tribeca (and beyond). / 1 comment
A “Jazz Pop-Up” on W. Broadway
Saxophonist Isaiah Barr says that his band, the Onyx Collective, will use the space for rehearsals and to broadcast its show on the online radio station Know-Wave. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Apr. 21
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The Two Hands Dinner Menu
Dinner at Two Hands launches tonight. I wouldn't normally devote an entire post to a new restaurant's dinner menu, but Two Hands is proving to be such a success that clearly the menu will be of tremendous interest. / 9 comments
A Gallery Is Opening on N. Moore
SAPAR Contemporary "aspires to bring together visual artists and creative minds of all disciplines: scientists, engineers, architects, performers, musicians and perfumers."
In the News: Wylie Dufresne’s FiDi Restaurant Isn’t Happening
Plus: The antagonistic ice cream truck; Hubert Street maisonette gets a $20 million price-chop; Blackstones salon opens tomorrow; Sheldon Silver crony wins special election; Hudson Square building to get 10,000-square-foot rooftop event space.
Seen & Heard: Franklin Street Flea Market
Plus: Zadig & Voltaire sample sale today; Tribeca's Kitchen has reopened; Beach sign restoration; actual work happening at City Vineyard; 56 Leonard's final windows; huge Tribeca Film Fest street fair is this Saturday; no Drive-In screenings this year. / 7 comments
In the News: The Rise of the Meat and Three
Plus: Q&A with artist Alexis Rockman; the conversion of the former New York Stock Exchange office building to rentals; chef Daniel Rose. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: A Second Gotan
Plus: Exhibit of work by longtime Tribeca artist Tom Shannon; Jay Street retail space for rent; Starbucks opens another branch on the same block; Hudson building being converted to condos; Classic Car Club's interesting new location.
New Kid on the Block: Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
After a false start or two, the outpost of Jack's Stir Brew Coffee in the Roxy Hotel has opened. Well, soft-opened, but it has coffee and baked goods and lots of outdoor seating—what more do you want?
A Summer Retreat with Real Panache
It's rare to find a summer rental anywhere with true style and character. But there's a very special one in Litchfield County, Connecticut: Two scenic designers for films have created a retreat that can be yours for the summer, or even just a month or two. / Sponsored
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It's too bad. That space would probably succeed as a year-round (or inclement-weather-situation) music venue connected to the pier 17... — jfrankp / Catching Up with New Kids: Balloon Museum
Walked by this morning, it’s no longer there — K / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
This is exactly the behavior that brought about Seattle’s downfall. Allowing encampments to completely take over the city by way... — D / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
He's since built a new camp along the fence on the east side of the park, just past the driveway... — C / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats