In the News: Invasion of the Chain Snatchers
Plus: NYPD caught woman they lost at the hospital and a man wanted for murder and other crimes in North Carolina; FiDi chicken restaurant to open second location; 60-story Seaport tower; style blogger used to market real estate. / 2 comments
The Exodus Continues
Fancy bed company Duxiana has packed up its Tribeca store, opting instead for the Flatiron District.
Valley National Bank Is Moving Out
The Franklin Tower storefront is a rather grand space, so it'll be interesting to see what takes its place. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Daruma-Ya Has a New Name
Plus: Soho loses another deli; a new sandwich shop on Chambers?; yet another Shinola store is on the way; upcoming show at Salomon Arts Gallery; what might've been at 56 Leonard. / 1 comment
Keep Your Summer Sizzle
Crunch’s Tribeca gym has everything you need to put yourself in a fresh-start state of mind—stop by and see for yourself with a free 5-day guest pass. / Sponsored
Another Urgent Care Facility Confirmed for Chambers Street
No, it's not for your nails. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard’s Striptease Continues
Plus: Lingerie brand opening its first U.S. boutique nearby; Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer shooting Bernie Madoff movie here; B Flat's noodle menu; new Soho Vespa dealership; help stop the pigeon killers. / 5 comments
In the News: Woman Escapes from Police Custody at Downtown Hospital
Plus: The dark side of Mr. Chow's Champagne cart; Tribeca architecture firm does a very good deed; a window-washer's "airobatics"; the captain of the Pioneer schooner. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Church Street Tavern Is Reopening
But no word on the Butterfly.... Plus: Pakistan Tea House is back; new resource for helicopter noise complaints; 30 Park Place construction; upcoming shoots for "Law & Order: SVU" and an HBO series from Marty and Mick.
The Tribeca Grand Is Changing Its Name
If you went clubbing much between 1978 and 2007, the hotel's new name might give you a flashback. / 14 comments
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This obsession with “cracking down on crime” when it’s the lowest it has been in recorded history is troubling. If... — John Gallagher / Early voting has begun
High rents. Small residential population. Little sidewalk traffic. More, better and cheaper options south and west. — Manhattanmommie / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
I was curious about the reason why the notice was titled “Marshal’s Legal Possession” so I did a little research.... — SW / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
Thank you. So which of these will actually crack down on crime and improve quality of life in the city?... — Marcus / Early voting has begun
The insanely high rents don't help. — ReaderOnDuane / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building
Good to see this back in print. Secondari was a fine mid-20th Century author who wrote novels with entertainment value... — MIles / Books of Tribeca: Coins in the Fountain
What makes you think it's the landlords keeping the stores vacant? Would-be tenants are often dissuaded by other factors. For... — James Bogardus / Nish Nush has closed to make way for a new building