Newsletter: Apr. 2
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Seen & Heard: Beaubourg Restaurant Is Now Open
But most of Le District is not. Plus: Cobblestones get scalped by bike path; Babesta's bandanna bibs; North End Grill winemaker dinners; Il Lee's prints; 39 White restoration. / 1 comment
In the News: Three Years’ Data on Film Shoots
Plus: Downtown services lag behind population growth; female impersonators attempt theft; White Street renovations; West and Chambers in 1936; midcentury Jewish designers; Planned Parenthood moving to FiDi; teenagers attack newsstand owner; Seaport tower.
Tribeca Is Getting an “American Eataly”
Howard Johnson has plans for a "heritage American food hall" in the soon-to-be-former Canal Street post office—and a 14-story hotel on top. / 24 comments
A Little Art Deco Razzle-Dazzle to Brighten Your Day
Photos of the under-conversion Ralph Walker building at 100 Barclay: the gorgeous lobby and a rendering of the dramatic roof terrace. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Le District’s Full Opening Appears to Be Delayed
Plus: Modell's sporting goods rumor; Boomerang Toys Easter egg hunt; inside the Jungwon raincoat pop-up; new FiDi hotel's façade lights up like a clock; Underground Railroad tour; Good Stock soup. / 3 comments
In the News: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Tribeca Grope
Plus: $104 million and ten years to fix Pier 40; Battery Park City mail facility to close; 40 Worth storefront play; tax relief for yacht owners. / 3 comments
New York Sports Club Is Closing
Anyone know what's taking its place? That space is huge. / 24 comments
A Duane Reade Is Closing
Shelves are being emptied out, and the pharmacy has already shuttered. UPDATE: A rumor about the new tenant. / 8 comments
Celebrate Easter at Lower Manhattan Community Church
Easter is about life, hope, family, and celebration. Join Lower Manhattan Community Church for Easter Sunday. Children’s programs for infants through middle school will be provided during the service. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Maison Kayser Opening Forecast
Plus: AT&T Long Lines plaza used for parking; Duane Reade gets a new storefront; Imperial Coffee House's temporary closing (and likely fate); cork recycling. / 4 comments
In the News: More on “Soft Spin”
Plus: Landscape designer Signe Nielsen; rendering for 27-story Stone Street hotel; 50 West's grand restaurant plans; a Battery Park City family's neighborhood app; Industry Kitchen to open on East River; the Flea's new artistic director.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
It’s much more than ‘nice’ to have green spaces in our 21st century urban environment! When a park is gone... — Skip Blumberg / The Candidates 2026: David Siffert
Hello all!!! I actually know the answer to this one 😊 The tiny terracotta heads were made by artist Renae... — Morgan Gamblin (Friends of Tribeca Park Volunteer Coordinator) / Nosy Neighbor: Who has added these sculptures to Tribeca Park?