In the News: World Trade Center Oculus Opening Date
Plus: A thorough explanation of the new FiDi school; must-read article on W. Broadway history; "Luminaries" installation extended; Flinders Lane opening forecast; Danny Meyer in talks to run FiDi event space; pick-up service for unwanted clothing. / 4 comments
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Local Politicians Put Pressure on Cuomo
Plus: The Greek launches an online Greek grocery; "repositioning" on Broadway; two Fulton Center tenants have opened; Apexart exhibit about expeditions. / 1 comment
New Elementary School Announced for Lower Manhattan
It'll be in the former Syms Clothing store. / 3 comments
Call It a Mehtamorphosis
After a period of apparent dormancy, Jehangir Mehta's restaurant in the Duane Street Hotel, Mehtaphor, is being reborn—but probably not as Mehtaphor. / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (January 2016)
Discussed at last night’s meeting: Gunbae's contentious request for later closing hours; liquor-license applications for Flinders Lane and Hank's Juicy Beef; 111 Murray's ballsy request to start construction earlier on Saturdays; Laughing Man's Street Seats enclosure; the Raccoon Lodge and Sazón. / 3 comments
In the News: Saks Fifth Avenue Opening Forecast
Plus: World Trade Center Oculus now saying it'll open in two months; Sweetgreen to open in FiDi; broken lights for months now at the ball field terrace; Municipal Art Society chairs' proposal for skyscraper planning review; WeWork's first dorm.
Seen & Heard: Touring the Spring Street Salt Shed
Plus: Nexxus salon on N. Moore is now only for corporate events; in praise of the lighting on some W. Broadway windows; Hudson storefront mystery; lunch at Kaffe 1668 South. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Jan 14
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In the News: Two Kids Arrested in Ball Field Attack
Plus: Politicians rally against the Battery Park City Authority's security shift; inside designer Ghislaine Viñas's loft/studio; FiDi film crews; "Money Monster" trailer; "Sphere" sculpture update.
Seen & Heard: More Best Market Demolition
Plus: Monsters on Lispenard; Good Stock launches office delivery; progress at the Flea's new theater; phone store closing; jazz contest winners in concert; street-photography exhibit. / 1 comment
Another New Hair Salon
Once a salon, always a salon—or at least that's how it appears to be around here. The details on who's opening in the former F.S. Charlie space on Church. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Relax. This building isn't in Tribeca. (Although the developer will market it as Tribeca.) — Thomas Hagen / Construction Update: 65 Franklin
Housing — Aaron CHRISTENSEN / 25 Water is now SoMA, and a lottery has begun on affordable units
No offense, but you do understand that this building is on Broadway, right? There are buildings that tall and taller... — mulciber / Construction Update: 65 Franklin
TriBeCa has always had homeless people, I worked in the area from the early 2000s to late 2010s. Actually its... — AJ / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
to N: Agree with you completely. There was a black man named Lennie camped out on Chambers against the Medrite... — jeff / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
The N/R/W, 4/5/6, J/Z, and A/C lines are all within a few blocks of 100 Gold. FiDi is not only... — FiDiGuy / Seen & Heard: Big reno for east side of Pace campus
I agree with you. This affects our quality of life and raising our kids in the city. I was born... — native / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman