Petite Abeille Will Become a Bar
It sounds like a new partner is involved, but to what extent remains unclear. The participation of a Petite Abeille principal would allow the establishment to use its existing liquor license—with, possibly, late closing hours. / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 25
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Field Trip: Bed-Stuy
I didn't think it'd be dangerous, exactly, but I didn't think it'd be gorgeous. Small wonder the area—which is huge, by the way—is being gentrified so quickly. / 2 comments
In the News: High Prices at Observatory Gift Shop
Plus: Offensive cocktail name at Abajo; swimwear designer Malia Mills; an Uber for helicopters promises to make life hell for the rest of us; one-on-one theater review; more Loft Peeping photos.
Seen & Heard: Chambers Reopening Delayed
Plus: Yesterday's F-16 flyover; puppetry-theater-cinema hybrid; free ice cream at JCP Shavuot event; film and panel about boys' issues; "Meet the Fishes" event.
The Mother Lode of Old Tribeca Photos
It's a good thing this is a long weekend, because you're going to lose hours exploring OldNYC.org, a site that makes the New York Public Library's historical photos of the city incredibly easy to browse. / 4 comments
In the News: Hit-and-Run Arrest
Plus: Governors Island opens tomorrow; rendering of the revamped Verizon Building; schools are passing on the 9/11 Museum; new tower by the Manhattan Bridge; ex-Tribecans now in Harlem.
Seen & Heard: F-16 Flyover Today
Plus: A funkier façade than thought; new furniture store on Laight?; gut renovation at Ivy's; Belle Reve's "dirty dinner party"; Hudson Square event.
In the News: Previewing the One World Observatory
Plus: Condé Nast editors' local recommendations; hot dog vendor gouges tourists (and how!); more rowers attempting to cross the Atlantic; Washington Market Park's flowers.
Ruum is Closing
And this time, it's not about a rent increase. Discounts will likely deepen as the end nears.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
(Pam's coverage of development issues is so amazing.) I choose to focus on the positive: 976 new homes, in a... — Komanoff / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
There was no "Tribeca" when IDP was built. The area from Citibank to Whole Foods complex was in an urban... — G / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I cannot believe he said that, nor that anyone believed that. — James Bogardus / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
Yup, I'm with you generally. I'd always like to see more money for community benefits, since you know the developers... — malcolm / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
this isn't safe for the tenants or the businesses on the block. Vernado lies about affordable housing and doesn't care... — NY Native / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza