CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (March)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café outside Laughing Man; American Flatbread's even more controversial plan to become a catering facility; 4 a.m. closing for Haus nightclub; ACE's efforts for the homeless. / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: Rumor About the Harrison Space
Plus: Another physical therapy office opening here; Le District party; Broadway hotel appears to be back on; city mulling zoning changes that would raise height restrictions; R & Company show. / 3 comments
In the News: Chase Manhattan Plaza Revamp
Plus: Rich young man; bike-gang cop rejects plea; extended-stay hotels in FiDi to get "trendy" restaurants; Battery Park City ball fields; Terroir's Murray Hill outpost is closing; Santiago Calatrava.
New York City History for Sale
Before leaving Tribeca, Urban Archaeology is auctioning a lot of its salvaged inventory. Here are a dozen highlights, all of which have a New York City provenance—and some of which are from very close to home. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 12
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In the News: The Sinuous Synagogue
Plus: A foundation flips an apartment on Worth; disgruntled restaurant employee attacked the chef with a fork; Bon Appétit's test kitchen. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Easter Egg Hunt
Plus: Is the American Apparel store on the ropes?; Pookie & Sebastian signage; paying homage to a lost jazz shrine; earmarking donations to the Tribeca section of Hudson River Park.
New Kid on the Block: Grazin’
Few restaurants, if any, are as committed to the farm-to-table movement as Grazin', the burger restaurant now open on Reade. Almost everything comes from the owners' farm in Ghent, N.Y., and other nearby farms. / 8 comments
In the News: City Hall Park Revamp
Plus: New renderings of the storm-protection berm; Seaport group makes a counterproposal; Ritz-Carlton looking to go condo; Zipcar thefts. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Grazin’ Is Open
Plus: Demolition in full swing; funky old sign on W. Broadway; Citigroup drill; Saks Fifth Avenue signage; "Doubt" TV shoot; Broadway storefront activity. / 11 comments
More on the Big New Hotel in Northwest Tribeca
Bigger than before, and goodbye single-story restaurant. / 8 comments
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Good point. — Tribeca Citizen / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
NYCTA rule of conduct 1060.g(f) sets a $25 fine for carrying open liquid in the system. So the MTA selling... — N / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Traffic accidents, especially those involving fatalities are horrible, but you've got to scratch your head when there's an accident involving... — P / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
I see your point about plastic, but might it have something to do with the fact that bottles are resealable?... — malcolm / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
In my family’s experience it is the 20-30 Citibikers and racing guys (not delivery workers) who endanger pedestrians- they go... — MST / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
Stayed tuned, — AA / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
We had great turnout on sunday for the repair fest! We will be hosting another one in collaboration with BPCA... — Ushma Pandya / Seen & Heard: Battery Park City farmer’s market is underway