Newsletter: July 14
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An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner
ICE agents arrested him up at an immigration office on Long Island; he is now in a detention center in Texas. His co-workers have started a GoFundMe account. / 9 comments
Man who was seen jumping into Hudson is not found by FDNY
The NYPD harbor unit and FDNY divers spent an hour searching the waterways and the coastline to no avail. / 4 comments
Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction
The site on the southeast corner with Broadway has been a sad pit since 2019. / 8 comments
Few specifics — but pictures! — on the restaurant coming to Azabu
All we know so far is that the restaurant will be "high end" -- the new concept from a hospitality group that has two Miami restaurants. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Tribeca PAC fall season is open
Plus an info session on what to do with injured birds; an update on Tribeca Veterinary Wellness; Chambers is on summer schedule. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Family day at PAC NYC
Plus the Hudson Square BID chips in for a dining structure; a math festival at Fosun Plaza; Finn Square from above.
Meadow Lane is ready for its closeup
The prepared foods and flower market scheduled for the Chanson space on Harrison and Greenwich is waiting on ConEd to open its doors. / 3 comments
Newsletter: July 10
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ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner
Agents picked him up at the immigration offices at 26 Federal Plaza; he is now in a detention center in Texas. / 22 comments
Seen & Heard: Greetings from 1993
Plus a retrospective of Downtowner Jack Whitten at MoMA; CB1 member honored for Gotham Park; Quick Eternity at the Seaport. / 3 comments
In the News: Breaking down Elizabeth Lewinsohn’s campaign budget
Plus a fashion designer sells her apartment on White; Spring Place struggles with paying rent; JFK Jr.'s apartment will be featured in film. / 2 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building
Can we please stop calling them “vendors”!! A vendor runs a business that sells merchandise to other businesses. E.g. a... — S. / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
There are still many free attractions on Governors Island. Well worth the trip over. — JS Miller / Seen & Heard: Ess-a-Bagel getting ready on Murray