New Kid on the Block: NYC Elite
After 13 years in Soho, NYC Elite has moved its flagship gymnastics facility to Worth Street—and nearly doubled in size. But it's still a family business, owned and operated by mother-daughter team Marianne and Tina Ferriola, both of whom live in Tribeca.
Newsletter: Sept. 24
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In the News: Boxing Gym Closing
Plus: Storm-protection measures leaving the west side out in the cold; 1 World Trade Center tenant downsizes drastically; Mysterious Bookshop. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s First Walgreen’s
Plus: The new single-story brick building on Greenwich; "Peter Rabbit" at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center; Con Edison repair update; a question about restaurant/bar news. / 1 comment
Reflections on the City (Part 7)
More proof that I have a thing for reflected light, the way it forms patterns and shapes on city surfaces.
Dine Around Downtown Is Back!
Dozens of fabulous restaurants in one food festival: Dine Around Downtown is Wednesday, Sept. 30—and everyone is welcome! / Sponsored
In the News: The Case of the Pilfered Porsche
Plus: Fierce Edge cologne stolen at knifepoint; Allegra theft; Robert De Niro threw a hissyfit when asked about Tribeca; Gristedes sales are up.
Seen & Heard: Pet Adoption Center Rumored for W. Broadway
Plus: Fashion showroom opens on Walker; Con Edison's Warren Street construction; Cosmopolitan Hotel paint job; old film reels for sale; advertising shoot. / 1 comment
Loft Tour Preview #3: W. Broadway Family
The home in the third sneak peek of this year’s Inside Tribeca Loft Tour (Oct. 18) got the fresh, colorful treatment of local designer Ghislaine Viñas.
Special Event: Open House at BASIS Independent Brooklyn
You are 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: Cheap New Broadway Hotel
Plus: Still another New York Ranger lives in the area; timeline for the Flea's move; adding the Hudson River to the ferry expansion plan. / 11 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
If you think that Vornado, a company run by an advisor and business partner of President Trump, who has likened... — Sam / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Oh, fantastic. Just what low-rise, historic Tribeca needed: a casual 1,090-foot glass splinter piercing the sky at Independence Plaza. Because... — Hello Dubai! / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Vornado was not involved in building the original 3 buildings, they bought an interest in them much later. — Reademan / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
There is parking -- the same that exists there now, however. And see this post on height.... — Tribeca Citizen / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
Gunbae!! https://www.gunbaetribeca.com/ — Tribeca Citizen / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
Vornado has built 3 of the most ugly and brutalist buildings in the city. They are not great to live... — Will / Plans for new tower at Independence Plaza have begun
I vote to regulate this person out of Tribeca for his comments. What a racist comment. The last thing we... — Italian / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner