Newsletter: Apr. 13
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In the News: Rupert Murdoch Companies Considering 2 World Trade Center
Plus: Banker sued for Airbnb-ing his rent-stabilized loft; Harvey Weinstein gets off; Irish Hunger Memorial architect to lead a tour.
Seen & Heard: Janelle Monáe at the Winter Garden
Plus: Falafellas opening in FiDi; Cloud Gallery is open; photography exhibit at Steve Amedee Gallery; agenda additions for Community Board 1 Seaport Committee. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Cannon Blasts Tomorrow
Plus: Two streets getting milled and resurfaced; new kids' fitness program; a peek inside Telephone Sales & Service; Lot 77 Japanese bakery. / 1 comment
In the News: The Downtown Eataly Is Likely Delayed
Plus: Appeals court rules in favor of photopeeper Arne Svenson; a visit to Toni Morrison's loft; Port Authority subpoenaed over awarding of 1WTC observatory concession; Maiden Lane public space. / 2 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (April)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: How to get some authority over sidewalk cafés in the neighborhood; the cabaret license for Haus nightclub; American Flatbread's efforts to reach out to its neighbors; Church Street School event. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 30 Park Place’s Concrete Curtain Wall
Plus: Observatory ticket snafu; fireworks tonight off Liberty Island; new Beekman tower's zig-zag windows; Conception art show; one hell of a shopping cart. / 7 comments
Zoie’s Cafe Has Closed
After 13 years, the breakfast and lunch spot at 49 Beach is no more. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: Pookie & Sebastian
"We started uptown," says Alex, manager of the new Pookie & Sebastian boutique on Reade, "for the uptown girl who wants that downtown feeling."
Newsletter: Apr. 9
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In the News: H&M Might Open an Outlet Store at 4 World Trade Center
Plus: Another megatower likely in FiDi; Franklin Street penthouse, storefront approved; opening forecast for the market part of Le District; the Institute of Culinary Education.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow