Newsletter: June 11
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A Third Chipotle for Tribeca?
I had heard whispers that Chipotle was looking for a space in central Tribeca, so it came as a surprise that a build-out is actually said to be underway in the northeast. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Is the Copenhagen Doomed?
Plus: New York Kitchen & Bath on Broadway; Warren Street bar trying again; welcome improvements at Yoya's Park; another commercial shoot. / 2 comments
In the News: A Lot of Restaurant News
Including chef Floyd Cardoz leaving White Street; Wylie Dufresne's FiDi plans; the Brookfield Place Parm; Houseman opening date. Plus: A gang robbed Patron of the New; biker assault conviction; restaurant sued over spill; West Thames Park. / 1 comment
The New Design for 2 World Trade Center
The 81-story "tower will feel equally at home in Tribeca and the World Trade Center," says architect Bjarke Ingels, who also lives in Tribeca. Click through for renderings galore.... / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: “Mystery Show” Podcast
Plus: Leonard Street refurbishment unveiled; old signage uncovered on Beach Street; brickwork on Vestry; concerts at Washington Market Park.
In the News: Tribeca Cinemas Is Said to Be Closing
And the building may be torn down. Plus: Mayor de Blasio met with helicopter lobbyists but not with opponents; fitness entrepreneur Taryn Toomey; tugboat looking for new home; Thompson Street desecration. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: James Perse
The new Tribeca store looks fantastic without appearing to try hard, which makes it an apt representation of the James Perse brand. / 2 comments
In the News: Governors Island Day Spa
Plus: Possible architect for big, fancy hotel in northwest Tribeca; what Steven Alan employees wear to work.
Seen & Heard: Amazon Fresh in Tribeca
Plus: Refrigerated cases at Gourmet Garage; 11 N. Moore unveiled; demolition in northwest Tribeca; why all the costumed kids last weekend; Le District en plein air; Worth Street landmark issue.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s in the Base of 7 World Trade Center?
"I assume the base of 7 World Trade Center is the way it is for security purposes, but is there anything inside there?" —A.
Newsletter: June 8
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As far as I know, purchasing counterfeit items (even knowingly) is not a crime in the USA. This is part... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
This is in itself is absurd. It's just law enforcement theatre. — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Plus, there's another esay solution: the vendors mostly set up where the storefronts are vacant. The city could do as... — jfrankp / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Right? It works with prostitution, or drugs, or any vice. It's simple economics, at least location-wise: no demand, no supply.... — jfrankp / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
This post explains a bit about how many agencies are involved here, and the limitations on what they can do.... — Tribeca Citizen / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes. They only destroy the goods when they do those big raids that make the news. On daily sweeps if... — Randy / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
That was going to be my comment as well. Social media should alert future tourists they might spend the night... — CJB / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal