In the News: Monstrous Milkshakes
Plus: Citigroup exercised its option to buy its Greenwich Street headquarters; more ineptitude from the Cuomo administration regarding its fiefdom; a petition for local representation in Battery Park City; Laura Poitras's upcoming Whitney show; thieves on bikes steal phone; the Clinton SoulCycle benefit. / 4 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Why Is This Statue Behind a Fence?
"Why is the statue of a soldier on a horse at Vesey and Greenwich behind a fence? I've noticed it now for a month or so. Will it stay there? I thought that space was for the proposed performing arts center." —A. (The answer: It'll be galloping to its new home soon....) / 3 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 28
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In the News: The FiDi Tower With a New School at Its Base
Plus: Parking garage under elementary school causes parental consternation; Tribeca loft part of contested $100 million inheritance. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Walking the Plank
Plus: The new salon on Jay has a name; Num Pang opens on Water Street today; pretty exhibit at Art Projects International; revival of a play about a Bouley reservationist; the Flying Karamazov Brothers. / 1 comment
A Glimmer of Hope for Local Representation in Battery Park City
State senator Daniel Squadron and assemblymember Deborah J. Glick "announced legislation requiring majority local community representation on the Battery Park City Authority Board," according to a press release.
Seen & Heard: Kiki de Montparnasse Is Open
Plus: Rosie Pope sample sale this week; Tenoverten expands to Texas; a note from the landlords of the George Taylor Specialties space; Todd Snyder's Tribeca T-shirt; Canal Street "bridge"; L.A. restaurant advice sought. / 4 comments
In the News: Triraqis Caught on Video
Impersonating a police officer, no less. Plus: Why there are so many sidewalk sheds; American Cut opening a Midtown outpost; the Dead Rabbit accuses a bar in Iceland of ripping it off; the conversion of 70 Pine (including a rendering of the restaurant from the Spotted Pig folks). / 8 comments
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee Is Opening in Tribeca
It's part of a wave of change at the Roxy Hotel, and it'll have its own entrance on Sixth Avenue. / 4 comments
George Taylor Specialties Is Closing
It was founded in 1869, selling ship parts on Water Street, and it has been in Tribeca for 24 years. / 18 comments
Seen & Heard: Winter Sales
Plus: Salt Shed photos, signage, and noise report; snow wave; wooden walkway at Hudson River Park; Franklin Place façade. / 1 comment
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How about 15 College Place as an address? :-) — James Bogardus / More on the new building for West Broadway and Warren
I'm guessing you purposefully didn't use their preferred pronoun? — malcolm / David Siffert has won the Democratic primary race for Assembly District 66
Just what nyc needs…another delusional left wing crazy person who only wants more $$ to solve the same problems. He... — Matt / David Siffert has won the Democratic primary race for Assembly District 66
Spot on, Julie! Thank you for standing up to A2's ignorance. I am sickened at the thought that ICE is... — Elizabeth / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
A2……really??? Did you really say that? Absolutely amazing. — Francesca / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
This information is false. We still plan to open the Tribeca store. Can the author please remove/update this article? — Orly / Modern Bread & Bagel is no longer happening
Huge thank you to the Friends of Washington Market Park for repairing the granite pavers at the gazebo (which were... — April Krishnan / Seen & Heard: Pavers repaired at Washington Market Park gazebo