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In the News: Bogardus Plaza’s Egg Chairs
Plus: North Cove Marina locked down; investigating the proposed benefits of the Seaport redo; ethically challenged Sheldon Silver; Pier 17 rendering. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Pizzeria’s Closing Has Been Delayed
Plus: Demolition underway on Washington; 508 Gastrobrewery has officially closed; radio personality Elvis Duran buys big; Kim's Cleaners appears open in its new spot; Kansas art show.
Pão Has Closed
It's the sixth restaurant on Greenwich Street to close in the past month and a half. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 5
Ivy's Bistro Has Closed • John Willenbecher's Pioneer Tale • Bareburger Is Open • More Misspellings • Scholastic Store Closing • World Trade Center Bus Congestion • More
Ivy’s Bistro Appears to Be Closed
It's certainly a blow for affordable dining in the neighborhood. The question now is, does Matt Abramcyk still plan to turn it into Maritime? / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Scholastic Is Closing Its Store
Plus: A sign of progress at Brookfield Place; the gas station that used to be at W. Broadway and Canal; Garrison Keiller limerick about Tribeca; a question about Morgan's Market; Ernie the cat. / 3 comments
Bareburger Is Open
Serving a "healthier, even more delicious burger." Pix and menu, right this way.... / 2 comments
The Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide Is Hungry for You
Here's an easy New Year's resolution: Use the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide more often. In this post: the 17 restaurants that have opened since the last update (and the 12 that have closed). / 1 comment
A Tribeca Pioneer’s Tale
It was 45 years ago today that John Willenbecher moved into his W. Broadway loft. He writes about what life was like around here back then—when you could assume that anyone you saw out and about on a weekend had to also be an artist. / 21 comments
In the News: World Trade Center Bus Congestion
Plus: Visiting David Gage String Instrument Repair; two new fashion boutiques in the South Street Seaport; Woolworth Building lobby tours.









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