Seen & Heard: Elected Officials Finally Speak Up About North Cove Marina
Plus: James Perse signage has been posted; fast-food franchise for sale. / 3 comments
In the News: Four-Story Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in the Works
Plus: More on the Roc crash driver; Bâtard tops year-end lists; Trinity Church files demolition permits; Port Authority to consider selling World Trade Center; more Meredith Monk. / 1 comment
Local Lens: Clay Benskin (Part 2)
More excellent work from photographer Clay Benskin, whose day job is as a superintendent in Tribeca. These are so good! / 6 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 29
Local Lens: Clay Benskin • Roc's Car Accident • Community Board 1 January Agendas • "Year in Review" Quiz Answers • Desbrosses Demolition • Lower Manhattan Flood Forecast • More
A Car Crashed Into Roc Last Night
Fortunately, no one was hurt. (P.S. And the restaurant is still open for business!) / 2 comments
“Year in Review” Quiz: The Answers
Only three entrants aced it. And the winner of the $200 Torly Kid gift certificate—chosen randomly from the finalists—is.... / 3 comments
Pier 26 Update Is Coming Soon
Let's hope it's about the restaurant. Also on January’s Community Board 1 agendas: Worth Street reconstruction; Joël Robuchon liquor license; 23 Wall Street; Bastille Day; more. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Imminent Demolition on Desbrosses
Plus: Dunkin Donuts closed for renovation; something coming to the Josephine space?; any word on Yvonne?; "Where in Tribeca...?" still unsolved.
In the News: Lower Manhattan to Flood Frequently by 2021
Plus: Seaport tower critique; the Twin Towers in the 1970s; Hudson Street in 1898; the city's oldest liquor licenses; Kith owner Ronnie Fieg; Libra Leather pop-up; World Trade Center rant.
Local Lens: Clay Benskin
Clay Benskin, who is a superintendent in Tribeca and a photographer fantastically adept at capturing those magical moments that happen more in New York City than anywhere else, let me run a photo essay of his work. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 25
New Kid on the Block: Barleycorn • A Piece of Tribeca® • Loft Peeping: Dietz Lantern Family • Adoro Lei Pizzeria • "Real Housewife" Restaurant • Demolition Drill • More










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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
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow