11 Buildings Under Wraps
I have a mental list of things to keep an eye on when I walk around, and right now that list is dominated by buildings waiting to be unveiled. Let's recap what's happening behind the curtain. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 19
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Seen & Heard: The Mermen Have Arrived
Plus: Adoro Lei now delivers; Citigroup planning to build on its plaza?; Pookie & Sebastian opening; Landmarc's shadow sign; Robert Janz's arrow phase.
Reflections on the City (Part 6)
Have you ever noticed the way reflected light creates lovely patterns and shapes on city surfaces?
In the News: The Huge Tower at Murray and West
Plus: New pre-kindergarten seats; Community Board 1 weighs in on Chase Manhattan Plaza proposal; new Seaport fashion boutique; FiDi bike mugging; Little Park review; when parking spaces become parklets; Orlando Bloom. / 6 comments
Your Neighbor, the Entrepreneur: Michelle Vale and Elena Corsano
"We're both working moms with over-scheduled children, so we're on the move constantly," say the founders of Soak. "We saw the need for a comfortable yet stylish shoe that was a step up from flip-flops."
Seen & Heard: North End Grill’s Outdoor Bar
Plus: More details about Northern Tiger; open poetry mic at Belle Reve; carry water for charity; Community Board 1's affordable housing report.
First Impressions: El Vez Burrito
Chipotle could learn a thing or two from El Vez Burrito, the fast-casual annex of El Vez that's officially open.
In the News: Hampton Chutney Co. Is Moving Within Delivery Range
Plus: Progress at 3 World Trade Center; City Winery credit-card hack; many more photos of a recent "Loft Peeping" apartment; Brookfield Place office towers filling up.
Another Haircare Brand Is Opening a Salon
Coming soon, or at least someday, to the N. Moore space currently occupied by Lotus Salon.
Seen & Heard: Outerwear Pop-Up
Plus: A glimpse of the Sterling Mason; lost dog; in praise of Pixies; "For Justice" shoot; Renwick hotel update; Jorge Palacios sculpture; street art on Spring. / 1 comment
In the News: Drone Sparks Half Marathon Terrorist Scare
Plus: Battery Park City resident found dead; Balducci's rumor; Howard Hughes Corporation asks for after-the-fact demolition permission; downtown gets storm protection funding; visiting the loft of Isabel Rose.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?