Seen & Heard: New Entrances at the World Trade Center PATH Station
Plus: Hudson Street bus stop returns; a branch of Simit + Smith appears to have closed; terrific W. Broadway sketch; preservationist walking tour of Tribeca; Lafayette storefront starting to be unveiled; movie recommendation. / 1 comment
This One Is Going to Hurt
Six buildings in south Tribeca will be torn down—and eight bars and restaurants eliminated—to make room for condos. / 30 comments
In the News: A Turn for the Worse at North Cove Marina
Plus: Three new Fulton Center tenants; an important article about nail salons; a rash of thefts at Planet Fitness; Seaport boutique review. / 12 comments
Another Parking Garage Is Probably Doomed
That the garage—located on one of Tribeca's most prime blocks—has survived this long is a bit of a miracle. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Grand Banks Returns to Pier 25 Today
And reopens late next week. Plus: Five Boro Bike Tour response; another Duane Park building as single-family mansion?; N. Moore cobblestones paved over; NYPD cars keep making that illegal turn; "Custody" film shoot. / 4 comments
First Look: The New Part of the World Trade Center PATH Station
Before, you only saw a slice of the vaulted, ribbed Calatrava ceiling; now you get the full soaring effect.
Three Rumors
About what's coming to the former New York Sports Club space on Reade and two storefronts on Chambers. Totally unconfirmed.
Newsletter: May 7
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In the News: More of the World Trade Center Opens Tomorrow
Plus: Menus for Pier A's second-floor restaurant; Racines NY review; no tips at Atera; more details on Robuchon café at Brookfield Place; Renzo Piano condos; new south Soho restaurant; VBar Seaport opening soon; subway attacks. / 2 comments
The “Ghostbusters” Firehouse Is Closing for a Three-Year Renovation
In the meantime, be extra careful with matches.... / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: A Scouting Visit to Two Hands
Plus: Menus for Añejo's downstairs den, Abajo; Taste of Tribeca introduces a beer tasting; the first cookbook from Landmarc's Marc Murphy; Global Beat Festival at Brookfield Place; Nassau storefront rumor; Verizon building mystery. / 1 comment
Field Trip: The New Whitney Museum
What makes it more than a big, funky shed full of great art are the terraces, catwalks, promontories, and exterior staircases. Let's explore.... / 4 comments
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👍 — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Sad to read this. I popped in there last January with my daughter and it was a lovely, uncomplicated space.... — Alex in NYC / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I really don’t understand the hate for new stores like this, calling their offerings not useful. Do people not buy... — person / New Kid in Battery Park City: Fiolino
Very sad. As a pedestrian, bus-subway rider and a parent, am very concerned about the proliferation of bicycling (particularly Citibike... — JZparent / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Amen! — Anonymous / A protest is scheduled at the Independence Plaza garage
No chance of this happening under Mamdani. In fact, he recently rescinded all criminal enforcement of bike violations: https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mayor-mamdani-announces-end-to-criminal-enforcement-for-minor-tr His... — James S / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Thanks for featuring this, could be a real pain if I hadn’t been warned. Good job, Carl — Carl friedberg / No weekend service on the 1, 2, 3