Seen & Heard: Joy Gryson Sample Sale
Plus: Little Park's brunch menu; checking in on the Spring Street Salt Shed and the cast-iron inversion on Walker; trading Tribeca for Jersey City; Soho fitness expo; 70s pic.
In the News: Lower Manhattan Storm Protection
Where's the money? Plus: Battery Park City Authority chair accused of conflict of interest; Chopping Block sandwich restaurant opens in FiDi; Taylor Swift, supermarket equestrienne.
A Block Laid Bare
A northwest Tribeca block is about to be almost entirely torn down. We've known this was coming, but it still hurts. Plus: The two buildings left standing (for now). / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The NBA’s Temporary Tents
Plus: Demolition at Ivy's Bistro; Kanlo tea shop officially closed; cute cat found; Bareburger report; dogs at Bogardus Park; Puro Chile in Soho has closed. / 4 comments
In the News: KidZania in the Seaport?
Plus: Little Park review (and Evening Bar gripe); Añejo trespasser/vandal; Greenmarket near World Trade Center closes.
Tribeca Deli Is Closing
That makes at least five delis or bodegas in the last five years. / 8 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 19
Bubby's Update • New Kid on the Block: The Hideaway Seaport • Parking in Northwest Tribeca • Post No Bills • Fairway Market • Pizza • Gehry Building Gym • More
Seen & Heard: Landmark Restoration
Plus: Karaoke on Greenwich Street; peeking inside Truffles's courtyard; checking in on the Sterling Mason; "Power" shoot.
Seen & Heard: Bubby’s Is Likely to Reopen Friday
Plus: Wyeth's new storefront; "Public Morals" shoot; New York Road Runners Half Marathon; Friends of Bogardus Garden reach their goal; "Where in Tribeca...?"
In the News: Gehry Building Gym Brouhaha
Plus: Burger chain Schnippers opening in FiDi; North Cove Marina docks removed; City Hall Park's black squirrels; Arcade Bakery praise. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Doorway Photographer Roy Colmer
He lived in Tribeca for 30-odd years. Plus: "Public Morals" and "Odyssey" shoots; what "Racines" means; Jim Jarmusch live; Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano; "salvage supper" tonight; Govs Island sports fields; more.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
I hate self-checkout. Reminds me too much of suicide. — George Bacon / Amazon Go opens in Brookfield mall
Went to Toby's grand opening today and was the 4th customer. They were just getting things moving but we absolutely... — KC / Toby’s Estate opens next week
Great little piece on clocks that often go unnoticed! When these clocks were installed in the "pocket watch" era, not... — Gary / Watching time in the neighborhood
This building has to hold the neighborhood and possibly the city record for continuous scaffolding, it most be 25 years... — Reademan / Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin
The problem of W. Broadway's street crossings is the clearing of snow from the bike lanes. When the plows get... — K / More images from Whiteout 2026
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. Everyone, we know it’s beyond cold out so if you’re feeling cooped up on Monday... — Friends of Duane Park / Seen & Heard: Snow’s final act
The curb cuts remain a travesty! At least many of the sidewalks are clear now, although they were quite slippery... — AS / More images from Whiteout 2026