In the News: Henrik Lundqvist Moved Here
Plus: Renderings of the new FiDi school; phone snatched in Fulton Center; the House of Representatives voted to fund the 9/11 Memorial and Museum; how many coins are thrown in the memorial's fountains. / 2 comments
New Building Report Card: 11 N. Moore
Is the new building on Varick between Beach and N. Moore better than what preceded it? Does it resemble the rendering at all? Does it add to the neighborhood or detract from it? / 6 comments
Newsletter: Feb. 15
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Seen & Heard: Citigroup’s Shrinking Plaza
Plus: Zucker's is opening a third location; charging stations at Gotan; new salon on Church Street is open; Cornell printmaking students' show at Front Art Space. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Crane Scheduled and Then Postponed
Plus: Best Market opening date; Valentine's Day spirit at Tribeca Treats; Kanye West namechecks the neighborhood; the Varick bike path gets a temporary fix; "Angie Tribeca." / 3 comments
In the News: Cyclist Hit by Truck
Plus: The menu and a rendering for City Vineyard at Pier 26; Chambers and Hudson in the late 19th century; fitness instructor Taryn Toomey on how to cope with fashion week. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Updates on Two Restaurants
Sushi Tatsu on Franklin and the Wayfarer on Greenwich. Plus: Parking abuse outside a school; construction at the Verizon Building; comptroller survey on noise. / 10 comments
Will Equinox Get Muscled Out of 50 Murray?
Alleging excessive noise, the owner of 50 Murray served the gym with a notice of intent to terminate the lease. Equinox has filed a countersuit. / 12 comments
In the News: Is Tribeca the New Upper East Side?
Plus: Recap of the School Overcrowding Task Force meeting; design and engineering firms chosen for storm resiliency measures; supertall tower likely coming to South Street.
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (February 2016)
Discussed at last night's meeting: An update on the crane accident and what might be done differently; Bogardus Plaza progress report; work to start soon on City Vineyard, the restaurant at Pier 26; M1-5 and its neighbors' frustration; Citigroup plaza changes; Spring Studios lighting; Tribeca Family Festival; Transportation Alternatives event. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Grazin’ Is Open After All
Plus: Best Market signage; news from Tribeca Beauty Spa; BMCC faculty art exhibit; the winners of Soho Photo's annual Krappy Kamera Competition. / 18 comments
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SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?
Any updates on this one? — P / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
I reposted because it illustrated their more recent story about the NYPD refusing to share information. And yes, the problem... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses