Seen & Heard: Work on 100 Franklin Is Starting Soon
Plus: Diner en Blanc was indeed on Pier 26; Arcade Bakery's summer vacation; Urban Archaeology's imminent closing; Modell's has moved (and isn't combining); new intake at Seaport Studios; 2015 tree census.
In the News: Turmoil at the BPC Parks Conservancy
Plus: Gourmet Garage's ramp faces Community Board 1 objections; holograms on Governors Island; a glimpse at what's living in the Hudson River; street art festival.
Seen & Heard: Tonight’s Diner en Blanc Is Happening Around Here
Plus: Foot pedals for solar-powered garbage cans; FiDi's Chopping Block has closed; the Museum of Jewish Heritage looks at Nazi persecution of gays; Staple Street fashion shoots. / 4 comments
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Up With the Exposed Wall at 111 Murray?
"Now that 101 Murray is demolished, you can see parts of 101 Warren that weren't visible before. What's in that crenelated part above Bed Bath & Beyond? And what's going to happen the south-facing wall of 101 Warren?" —T.
With Zipdrug, Tribecans Will Never Visit the Pharmacy Again
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In the News: Massive Water Slide Coming to Foley Square
Plus: Analyzing a Jay Street loft sale; the drought is over at Collect Pond Park; neighbors protest developing and enlarging a Hudson Square landmark; a visit to Da Claudio; another way to help the hungry and homeless.
Seen & Heard: Macaron Shop Opening Soon
Plus: Rooftop pergola proposed for N. Moore landmark; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; free outdoor film screenings at Brookfield Place; National Night Out in Battery Park City; the Tweed weed tree; Pandemonia drops by the Balloon Saloon. / 8 comments
New Kid on the Block: Arrojo
The 12,500-square-foot Arrojo salon and education center, in the former 92YTribeca space, has six classrooms, including one with windows on Hudson Street. "I want people to see that we're teaching hair," says Nick Arrojo.
Newsletter: July 27
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In the News: The WTC Performing Arts Center Is Dealt a Blow
Plus: Who's moving into the big storefront at Franklin and Varick; La Colombe and Dos Toros opening in FiDi; New Amsterdam Market's new location; the Flea to play a zombie game on the street; more bad reviews for 1WTC food.
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