A Funny Thing Happened…
"All-time classic at Dunkin Donuts on Chambers this morning," emailed Milo Hess, kicking off a funny anecdote—and a new recurring feature. Please share your own odd/interesting/amusing moments in the area! / 7 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 16
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Seen & Heard: Affordable Photography Fair
Plus: Meet a Holocaust survivor tomorrow; Emmett Moore show at Patrick Parrish; Pen Parentis's May literary salon.
In the News: Diners at 1WTC Observatory Must Pay $32 Admission Fee
Plus: The stylishness of Tribeca moms; Tribeca Pointe conversion to have caveats; designer Alex Drexler's studio; Jackie Robinson Museum still stalled; Battery Park City photographer Jay Fine.
Where to Eat During the Tribeca Film Festival
If you haven't spent much time in Tribeca lately, you might be surprised by how much the restaurant scene has changed. The Tribeca Restaurant Guide can help: It lists the area's restaurants, with photos, descriptions, and the ability to search by cuisine, newness, fanciness, and location.
Summer Programs at Reade Street Prep: Enroll Today!
Reade Street Prep is excited to offer three weekly summer programs. We teach developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
In the News: Tribeca Film Festival Founders vs. the Mayor’s Office
Plus: Gehry building to get a café; "ten best" restaurants in Tribeca; Wall Street historical marker to acknowledge slave market. / 1 comment
Art in General Is Leaving
The nonprofit gallery/incubator Art in General has been at the corner of Walker and Cortlandt Alley since it was founded in 1981. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Rumored Tenant for the NYSC Space
Plus: The Greek petitioning for sidewalk café; Baked's gay party, Coffee Grinder; the Calatrava is getting painted; mariachis at El Vez. / 6 comments
Spotlight: Double Knot
"In most cases, these rugs are truly handmade, from sheep to weaver," says Murat Kupcu of Double Knot on White Street. "They’re not for everybody. But if your eyes are open, this is interesting stuff.” / 2 comments
Tribeca Lofts & Apartments with Roof Deck, Playroom, Basketball, Doorman at 50 Murray
No-fee, loft-style rental residences with 11-foot beamed ceilings, expansive windows, and ample closet space. / Sponsored
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What can be done about this??? — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes, exactly. The problem of the counterfeit sellers has been going on for decades, but as I recall before COVID... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
You can still report vendors: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02152 I select either "In a prohibited area" or "unlicensed". You could also select "Other... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
Yes, file daily please! I do this as well every time I see the sellers. Sometimes I file multiple reports... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
They did once at least, and things actually quieted down for a few days. No sellers for a few days,... — Marcus / NYPD raids counterfeit market on Canal
👍 — 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