Newsletter: Apr. 13
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In the News: Rupert Murdoch Companies Considering 2 World Trade Center
Plus: Banker sued for Airbnb-ing his rent-stabilized loft; Harvey Weinstein gets off; Irish Hunger Memorial architect to lead a tour.
Seen & Heard: Janelle Monáe at the Winter Garden
Plus: Falafellas opening in FiDi; Cloud Gallery is open; photography exhibit at Steve Amedee Gallery; agenda additions for Community Board 1 Seaport Committee. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Cannon Blasts Tomorrow
Plus: Two streets getting milled and resurfaced; new kids' fitness program; a peek inside Telephone Sales & Service; Lot 77 Japanese bakery. / 1 comment
In the News: The Downtown Eataly Is Likely Delayed
Plus: Appeals court rules in favor of photopeeper Arne Svenson; a visit to Toni Morrison's loft; Port Authority subpoenaed over awarding of 1WTC observatory concession; Maiden Lane public space. / 2 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (April)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: How to get some authority over sidewalk cafés in the neighborhood; the cabaret license for Haus nightclub; American Flatbread's efforts to reach out to its neighbors; Church Street School event. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 30 Park Place’s Concrete Curtain Wall
Plus: Observatory ticket snafu; fireworks tonight off Liberty Island; new Beekman tower's zig-zag windows; Conception art show; one hell of a shopping cart. / 7 comments
Zoie’s Cafe Has Closed
After 13 years, the breakfast and lunch spot at 49 Beach is no more. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Pookie & Sebastian
"We started uptown," says Alex, manager of the new Pookie & Sebastian boutique on Reade, "for the uptown girl who wants that downtown feeling."
Newsletter: Apr. 9
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In the News: H&M Might Open an Outlet Store at 4 World Trade Center
Plus: Another megatower likely in FiDi; Franklin Street penthouse, storefront approved; opening forecast for the market part of Le District; the Institute of Culinary Education.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
Great project. Streetscape improvements and removal of the parking driveway from Greenwich will be huge benefits to the community. Nice... — person / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
I’m quite far from a “free market” person, but are you suggesting the government regulate the type of cuisine restaurants... — Cd / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner
I had the same thought/concern regarding the influx of Italian eateries into the neighborhood. It would be nice if there... — Paul / New plans afoot for the Sarabeth’s corner