Seen & Heard: Is the Bike Path Finally Ready to Open?
Plus: Questlove as Lower Manhattan spokesperson; an old-school touch at the Sterling Mason; emergency management as art fodder; "Limitless" shooting here yet again. / 9 comments
How’s This for a Rumor….
Yesterday's mention of the three-level retail space at 100 Barclay brought out intel from someone with a connection to the building, who said a major department store and popular lunch spot are coming onboard. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 29
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In the News: Battery Park City Is Hiring a Private Security Firm
Plus: "Happy Hour" dance performance; wallet stolen on subway; thievery at Fraunces Tavern.
A Halloween Scrapbook
Before the second wave of entitlement-seekers—uh, trick-or-treaters—emerges on Saturday, let's take a look at the Halloween decorations, from cute to creepy, on view around Tribeca. Can't you feel those tiny bony hands on your tender throat?
Seen & Heard: An Alliance of Tribeca Businesses
Plus: Rendering for Sixth Avenue mishmash; photo booths in the area (and a very cool exhibit in Williamsburg); huge storefront at 100 Barclay; Fulton Center's first casualty? / 2 comments
Pure Barre Is Opening a Tribeca Studio
Assuming there aren't other unannounced ones, it'll be the franchised chain's seventh Manhattan outpost.
Open House Special Event
You're invited to a special Open House event at BASIS Independent Brooklyn, where you can tour the campus and meet the teachers. / Sponsored
In the News: More Additions to the WTC Mall Roster
Plus: Dogs now allowed at outdoor restaurant seating; 88 Leonard is on the market; the plans for Café Altro Paradiso, Ignacio Mattos's Soho restaurant.
New Kid on the Block: Rosa Mexicano
Unlike other Rosa Mexicano outposts, the Tribeca location—open now for lunch and dinner—has an expanded array of tacos and a downstairs cocktail bar with its own menu. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: More on Duane Reade’s Plans
Plus: Tenoverten's FiDi salon opens tomorrow; juggling and acrobatic show this weekend; 19 Park Place's western side; Barclay storefront demolition. / 4 comments
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