Seen & Heard: A New Outpost of Fika
Plus: Open studio night at the New York Academy of Art; Tribeca CSA sign-up; Nike's mysterious activity on Grand Street; "Flat Stanley" live. / 1 comment
A Funny Thing Happened…
"All-time classic at Dunkin Donuts on Chambers this morning," emailed Milo Hess, kicking off a funny anecdote—and a new recurring feature. Please share your own odd/interesting/amusing moments in the area! / 7 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 16
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Seen & Heard: Affordable Photography Fair
Plus: Meet a Holocaust survivor tomorrow; Emmett Moore show at Patrick Parrish; Pen Parentis's May literary salon.
In the News: Diners at 1WTC Observatory Must Pay $32 Admission Fee
Plus: The stylishness of Tribeca moms; Tribeca Pointe conversion to have caveats; designer Alex Drexler's studio; Jackie Robinson Museum still stalled; Battery Park City photographer Jay Fine.
Where to Eat During the Tribeca Film Festival
If you haven't spent much time in Tribeca lately, you might be surprised by how much the restaurant scene has changed. The Tribeca Restaurant Guide can help: It lists the area's restaurants, with photos, descriptions, and the ability to search by cuisine, newness, fanciness, and location.
Summer Programs at Reade Street Prep: Enroll Today!
Reade Street Prep is excited to offer three weekly summer programs. We teach developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
In the News: Tribeca Film Festival Founders vs. the Mayor’s Office
Plus: Gehry building to get a café; "ten best" restaurants in Tribeca; Wall Street historical marker to acknowledge slave market. / 1 comment
Art in General Is Leaving
The nonprofit gallery/incubator Art in General has been at the corner of Walker and Cortlandt Alley since it was founded in 1981. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Rumored Tenant for the NYSC Space
Plus: The Greek petitioning for sidewalk café; Baked's gay party, Coffee Grinder; the Calatrava is getting painted; mariachis at El Vez. / 6 comments
Spotlight: Double Knot
"In most cases, these rugs are truly handmade, from sheep to weaver," says Murat Kupcu of Double Knot on White Street. "They’re not for everybody. But if your eyes are open, this is interesting stuff.” / 2 comments
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
It's a pet! The family brings it to the park often. — Tribeca Citizen / More images from Whiteout 2026
please, please tell me where the rabbit came from! — chinatown_dandan / More images from Whiteout 2026
I'm a bit confused by the whole thing. That approximate location has historically been the location of the city jail... — John Gallagher / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Teaneck here! — SW / Prepping for the storm
Teaneck! — SW / Prepping for the storm
I heard that Alternate Plan #3 is to turn it into a ballroom. — SW / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Yes! Our firehouse on Long Island also sounded the snowday alarm -- along with a noon whistle every day that... — Tribeca Citizen / Prepping for the storm