Seen & Heard: BMCC Swimming Pool Update
Plus: Timeline for the latest big Broadway condominium; Henrybuilt opening on Crosby; is N. Moore conversion stalled?; "Where in Tribeca...?" still unanswered; R & Company exhibits; a rave for "Hedwig." / 4 comments
Now We Know What’s Happening to This Building
It's going to be a pretty sales office for the 13-story condominium going up on West Street. / 5 comments
Another Event Space in Northwest Tribeca
Also on Community Board 1 agendas for March: Laughing Man's street café; rooftop addition on Franklin; big film FiDi film shoot; 4am weeknights at Haus; Epicerie Boulud; more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 2
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In the News: Europeans Ditching Lower Manhattan Real Estate
Plus: The recipe for Telepan's coconut cake; Steven Soderbergh buys another apartment; 3 World Trade Center work starts up again; funding for Pier 40 boiler repairs; renovation pays off; vintage party. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Revenge!
Plus: Activity in the former Harrison space; terrific sculpture show; Wednesday Greenmarket starting up again; workers spotted at 280 Broadway; Shelter Chic pop-up; more Joan Armatrading; pretty Issey Miyake exhibit. / 3 comments
Cafe Boca Ciega Is Closed
The Cuban café opened a year ago, nearly to the day, quickly becoming popular with east Tribecans. / 4 comments
In the News: Robert De Niro’s $6 Million Tax Lien
Plus: Condé Nast bitchfest; Franklin Street "reverse flip"; local politicians talking to other potential Seaport developers; Battery Park City woman in fatal car accident; pre-K proposals for Centre Street; Southbridge Towers lawsuit. / 3 comments
A New Nineteen-Story Condo Is Coming to Broadway
The Real Deal confirms what we guessed in October: 351 Broadway and 353-355 Broadway are going to be torn down. / 4 comments
In the News: Man Survives Jump from Skylofts Building
Plus: A review of Boris Bidjan Saberi's "meaty but supple" leatherwear; visiting the under-construction Institute of Culinary Education; City Hall newlyweds blog.
Seen & Heard: George Clooney and Julia Roberts Are Filming Here
(Or at least their new movie is.) Plus: Joël Robuchon to have coffee bar, treats; fake bar for "Person of Interest" shoot; the windows at 30 Park Place; help two kids out; gallery changing name; Cheryl Hazan show. / 2 comments
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It does have to be made a priority but it seems the simple way to handle it is to just... — Mary the Librarian / Illegal vending on Canal Street: “It’s a constant churn.”
In the 1960's and 70's, when I was young and took the subway with my dad, I saw the remnants... — Gary / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Oh man, I love North Bar just the way it is. Here's hoping that the new concept doesn't stray too... — harryh / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late?... — Nel / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
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