A New Nine-Story Hotel
Northeast Tribeca is about to take off. One hopes, possibly against hope, that 88 Walker gets something nice. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A Peek Inside the Foundrae Boutique
Plus: When Tokyo Bay and Dona Bella Pizzeria will reopen; Peter Hujar's photographs of Lower Manhattan landmarks; Walt Whitman and Fowler and Wells; ceramic exhibit at R & Company; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting.
In the News: The Cat Café on Grand Street is Now Open
Plus: Estela spin-off reportedly opens next week; why tall ships don't visit New York City more often; Tracy Anderson's bookkeeper accused of theft; Manhattan Youth's exotic animal show.
Seen & Heard: Progress at the New Northwest Tribeca Hotel
Plus: A large roll of bills was lost; shipping store moving out; specialty donuts at Best Market; two exhibits opening at Taymour Grahne Gallery; recital at Soho Photo.
ELA & Math Test Prep: 3rd & 4th Grade
Reade Street Prep offers group tutoring for state standardized exams in Math and English Language Arts to grades 3 and 4. Our program’s goal is to provide both the academic assistance and test-taking techniques to alleviate anxiety and ensure optimal performance. / Sponsored
In the News: Tom Colicchio’s Restaurant Has a Name
It's based on two phrenologists who worked in the building. Plus: The FiDi tower with school at its base runs into headwinds at the Landmarks Preservation Commission; the first public meeting of the FiDi Neighborhood Association. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Preview of a New Gallery
Plus: Tokyo Bay has been closed for some work; SoulCycle benefit for Bogardus Plaza; nail salon moved across the street; is BMCC off limits?
Newsletter: Feb. 18
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New Kid on the Block: Best Market
The store is a definite improvement over the Food Emporium, although it feels a bit bare bones, as if the company wanted to avoid overinvesting in a store with a lease that may not get renewed. / 11 comments
In the News: The Seaport Museum’s First Post-Sandy Exhibit
Plus: Will two Tribeca buildings survive the Landmarks Preservation Commission's housecleaning?; Statue of Liberty vendor sucker-punched a tourist for not buying a ticket; the story of Gold Street; Republican running for Silver's seat. / 1 comment









I'm sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I was a regular until 2007 when we moved... — Kevin Clarke / Jerry Walker, co-owner of Walker’s and The Ear Inn, has died
It's 3:45 and the line for pillows wraps from the park around on Reade and the end is only about... — N / Seen & Heard: 24-hour golf simulators in Hudson Square
This is a real shame. They had wonderful clothes and bought my daughter’s favorite clothes there when she was a... — John Gallagher / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Throwing the word NIMBY into the mix suggest you did engage the reasonable concerns expressed here. Worse than NIMBYism is... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
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