Seen & Heard: Opening Date Confirmed for the World Trade Center Oculus
Plus: More details on the spring replanting of the plaza outside 7 World Trade Center; Gentle Monster eyewear opening on Grand; Seaport residents protest alleged plan for a hotel complex; "Limitless" shoot. / 6 comments
Bluemercury is Opening Here
The national beauty chain has chosen Tribeca for its tenth New York City location. (Plus: A real-estate teaser.) / 2 comments
Reade Street Prep 2016 Lineup: Academic Tutoring, Mandarin and Spanish, Science and Fitness
Children want to learn, and Reade Street Prep inspires children to love learning with enrichment classes designed to challenge and engage, ranging from academic tutoring, to science, to foreign languages and physical fitness. / Sponsored
In the News: $176 Million for Lower Manhattan Storm Protection
Plus: How to write to Governor Cuomo about Battery Park City Authority board representation; FiDi developer forced to finish buildings; 125 Greenwich will have nearly 150 more apartments than thought; 50 West artist arrangement; Derek Zoolander's favorite country. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: New Seaport Menswear Shop
Plus: Other places Street Seats could work; Broadway retail mystery; name change for Yuya Nails & Spa; Joey Pepperoni's correction; Jonathan Galassi and the "Nanny Diaries" writers at Pen Parentis salon.
A Longtime Hardware Store Is Closing
The rent is insupportable, says one of the owners. / 6 comments
In the News: 2 World Trade Center Is on Hold Again
The Murdoch companies changed their minds. Plus: New restaurant in the Lazy Point space on Spring; an update on Pier 17; Soho is a retail ghost town, too; 9/11 Museum janitor sues over accident. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Complete Replanting of the 7 World Trade Center Plaza
Plus: Pop-up gallery opening on Worth; the street-level façade of the new building at Canal and West; tree on side of building is doomed; textile arts exhibit. / 2 comments
Joey Pepperoni’s Pizzeria Has [Not] Closed
After Palermo Pizza closes at the end of the month, Tribeca will have just six slice joints. [UPDATE: False alarm!] / 11 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 18
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Seen & Heard: Best Market Is Hiring
Plus: Still no sign of work at the Pier 26 restaurant; free event with Eva Moskowitz of Success Academy charter schools; checking in a two new delis; school overcrowding task force meeting; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: How Racines NY Is Adapting to a Gas Leak
Plus: Franklin Street garbage miscreant; updated rendering for 70 Vestry; smoke shop for rent; a hawk spotted lunching in Foley Square; updates on City Hall Greenmarket and NewYork-Presbyterian hospital; luggage repair advice? / 4 comments
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It's giving Democrat Derangement Syndrome — B / In the News: More on congestion pricing x air quality
Fewer vehicles = better air. I’ve been thrilled at the greater calm, too! NYC keep on finding solutions:) — Elaine Smollin / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
Looks like a much needed improvement! Cleaner, which we all desire:) More residents will see the wonderful views for generations.... — Elaine Smollin / Construction is underway at 65 Franklin
Nah, I cross Hudson & Beach almost every weekday near(ish) to rush hour. Before congestion pricing cars heading for the... — harryh / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
The Dept of Health is not some unbiased scientific organization. They would do anything they could to make their Democrat... — Reademan / In the News: More on congestion pricing x air quality
https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/data-features/neighborhood-air-quality/ — person / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
I am not enthusiastic about imposing a 21 story building on that corner. However, the existing building is an eyesore... — Gary / McDonald’s site on Broadway is finally sold