Seen & Heard: A Bizarre Rat-Gathering Story
Plus: "Stink" shoot in Battery Park City; Irving Farm's Fulton Center café opens next week; an unsatisfying visit to Leather Spa; huge new retail space on Reade; what's Current at Church and Canal? / 5 comments
Another Restaurant Has Closed
The restaurant above Sushi Azabu—formerly Greenwich Grill, then Daruma-Ya, then Azabu—has closed yet again. / 7 comments
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In the News: Chelsea Clinton to Host SoulCycle Fundraiser
Plus: The story of the frieze above Harrison Street; hope dims for the East River beach; Community Board 1 to discuss requesting more local representation; discarded Christmas trees. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Carini Lang Has Changed Its Name
Plus: The reskinning of the Verizon building on Pearl has begun; backpacks prohibited at Regal Battery Park; a complaint about the Christmas tree vendor on Greenwich; activity at a Chambers retail space; Soho Photo shows. / 17 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What Is Stadium Goods?
"There's a small store on the north side of Canal Street called Stadium Goods. It looks sort of like an airline counter. What is it?" —K.
An Explanation from Baluchi’s
Baluchi's is indeed taking over the Pakistan Tea House, but they're keeping the name. The company sent word about what we can expect and when we can expect it. / 7 comments
In the News: Mangez Avec Moi Is Looking for Another Space
Plus: The story behind the Gothic building on Lafayette; theories about City Hall's closing; city to close office that coordinates Lower Manhattan's endless construction projects; nail polish theft; new underground espresso bar; Grandma's House reopened in Brooklyn; Jacob Riis photos.
Seen & Heard: Historic Signage Likely Getting Destroyed
Plus: "Ghostbusters" firehouse Lego set (and car) now available; Leather Spa in FiDi; Tribeca Tower is still making that annoying noise; Shuggie Otis in concert; praise for Le District; Gary Graham sale. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 4
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Baluchi’s Appears to Be Taking the Pakistan Tea House Space
While it's nice to have Baluchi's back, the loss of Pakistan Tea House is the end of an era. / 5 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
25 years already! Dang! Rip to all those we lost — Tiff / Events for 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
SHOCKER! The government sold us a lie?? Not only has this done nothing for air quality, it's also done nothing... — Matt / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
Looks good! It's tall but only a couple blocks from the tall 401 Broadway so I think it will look... — Marcus / Construction is underway at 65 Franklin
A quarter of a century. It’s insane. I miss those towers. I miss the old city. Great memories. — Anthony / Events for 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
Agree with you, sadly the opportunity to have green absorbing materials and a measured steps while technology catches up was... — No more concrete / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
Just curious...what is your source for asserting Tribeca has some of the worst air quality in the area? — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality
This study seems half baked. While it’s good news that no significant increase was detected at the areas outside of... — person / Congestion Pricing had no effect on air quality