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
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Those Planes Flying So Low?
"All last week, two small planes made flights up and down the river and harbor at very low altitudes. They were identical planes with a single prop behind the cockpit. Do you know anything about them?" —Getch / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: “American-Made” Emporium Opening in the Seaport
Plus: Checking in on Keith McNally's restaurant at the Beekman; the Tunnel to Towers race is this weekend; rooftop addition on Lispenard; a new restaurant on Front Street; El Luchador taqueria. / 7 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Amazing that this vacant lot will finally be developed. — MJ / More on the new building for West Broadway and Warren
All of this hilarious, because there's one easy solution: arrest the customers. Do it regularly, even if to just dismiss... — jfrankp / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Please keep reporting to 311, every day if necessary, any time you witness the sellers out. It only takes a... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes. If they are violating the parking rules of the block, report it to 311. But I bet these sellers... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
The precinct divide is no excuse. As far as I know, police are allowed to make arrests outside their own... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Even if no sale is witnessed, can't they arrest them for repeatedly obstructing the sidewalks? It's impossible to get through,... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
I've spoken to numerous police officers about this. They say the arrests have no effect. The sellers know they will... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal