In the News: BPCA Board Member Has Lived in New Jersey Since 2011
Plus: How the Pier 17 roof went from public space to private; the World Trade Center performing arts center gets another new name; Anthony Bourdain's street-food market; Saks Fifth Avenue on how not to handle a bias claim.
The Tribeca Film Festival Is Returning to Tribeca
Including screenings on at all 11 theaters at the Regal Cinemas Battery Park and a new "creative hub" at Spring Studios.
Seen & Heard: Worth Street Reconstruction
("Reconstruction" first means destruction.) Plus: Clarification about NBA/Nike temporary complex; a new local source for broth; souvenir shop closing; MLK Day service opportunity; Skin Gym pop-up in the Seaport; Art Projects International show.
Maslow 6 Is Closing
Starting tomorrow, many bottles are 15% to 40% off, but don't dawdle if you want to stock your cellar. / 3 comments
Tribeca Moving Guide
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A Permanent Sidewalk Hog Just Got Approved Despite Community Objections
And a worrisome precedent has been set. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Sign of Life at the Leaning Landmark?
Plus: Dancing with a robot; donate to Bogardus Plaza; New York Academy of Art's grotesque sculpture show; Tribeca Greenmarket update.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Getting Built Now at Canal and Varick?
"A large-scale structure has been built over the weekend, with a large construction crew and a lot of equipment. Any idea what it is?" —Peter / 4 comments
First Impressions: Adoro Lei
On one hand, it's hard not to get excited about a restaurant that takes pizza seriously. On the other hand, the place has the potential to be a bit nightclubby.
In the News: Campbell Brown
Plus: Conflict of interest at the World Trade Center observatory; One Chase Manhattan Plaza is getting renamed. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: An Update on Cafe Boca Ciega’s Closing
Plus: Explanation for Bar Cyrk's name; more signage up at Brookfield Place; teenagers eligible for Community Board 1; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Café Bari
The new incarnation of Café Bari is a café and juice bar, serving sandwiches, salads, and pastries in a small but stylish space. All in all, it's a big upgrade for the intersection of Broadway and Canal.
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Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
This is such sad news. All of the toys I’ve bought there were of such high quality they got passed... — Jean Grillo / Boomerang Toys will close at the end of the month
And if the brands are evil, then we should not buy their products, and we should not buy fake versions... — Marcus / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Of course, nothing is free. "Free" subway = higher taxes. — Marcus / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Thank you JP. To add an exclamation point, from Wikipedia: "The cornerstone of the new City Hall was laid on... — Komanoff / Mamdani inauguration will close off Broadway on New Year’s Day
This fantastic Sushiya will be a great loss to Tribeca. I’ll miss the amazing omakase. I wish them the best... — Charlie L / Fire at Shion 69 Leonard Street
The social media king! Illegal vendors selling counterfeit goods? Apparently in some millenial circles it’s called ‘informal commerce’. And the... — R. / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground
Well said. — R. / In the News: Mamdani will be sworn in underground