Newsletter: Apr. 2
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Seen & Heard: Beaubourg Restaurant Is Now Open
But most of Le District is not. Plus: Cobblestones get scalped by bike path; Babesta's bandanna bibs; North End Grill winemaker dinners; Il Lee's prints; 39 White restoration. / 1 comment
In the News: Three Years’ Data on Film Shoots
Plus: Downtown services lag behind population growth; female impersonators attempt theft; White Street renovations; West and Chambers in 1936; midcentury Jewish designers; Planned Parenthood moving to FiDi; teenagers attack newsstand owner; Seaport tower.
Tribeca Is Getting an “American Eataly”
Howard Johnson has plans for a "heritage American food hall" in the soon-to-be-former Canal Street post office—and a 14-story hotel on top. / 24 comments
A Little Art Deco Razzle-Dazzle to Brighten Your Day
Photos of the under-conversion Ralph Walker building at 100 Barclay: the gorgeous lobby and a rendering of the dramatic roof terrace. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Le District’s Full Opening Appears to Be Delayed
Plus: Modell's sporting goods rumor; Boomerang Toys Easter egg hunt; inside the Jungwon raincoat pop-up; new FiDi hotel's façade lights up like a clock; Underground Railroad tour; Good Stock soup. / 3 comments
In the News: Harvey Weinstein Accused of Tribeca Grope
Plus: $104 million and ten years to fix Pier 40; Battery Park City mail facility to close; 40 Worth storefront play; tax relief for yacht owners. / 3 comments
New York Sports Club Is Closing
Anyone know what's taking its place? That space is huge. / 24 comments
A Duane Reade Is Closing
Shelves are being emptied out, and the pharmacy has already shuttered. UPDATE: A rumor about the new tenant. / 8 comments
Celebrate Easter at Lower Manhattan Community Church
Easter is about life, hope, family, and celebration. Join Lower Manhattan Community Church for Easter Sunday. Children’s programs for infants through middle school will be provided during the service. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Maison Kayser Opening Forecast
Plus: AT&T Long Lines plaza used for parking; Duane Reade gets a new storefront; Imperial Coffee House's temporary closing (and likely fate); cork recycling. / 4 comments
In the News: More on “Soft Spin”
Plus: Landscape designer Signe Nielsen; rendering for 27-story Stone Street hotel; 50 West's grand restaurant plans; a Battery Park City family's neighborhood app; Industry Kitchen to open on East River; the Flea's new artistic director.
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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