Newsletter: Oct. 9
James Perse Opening a Tribeca Store • W. Broadway Development Details • New Kid on the Block: Ruum • Dogspotting in Tribeca • Sweetgreen Menu Changes • Tribeca's Historic Districts • Park Place Tower Renderings • More
The Craigslist Satirist Strikes Again
The funniest writing I've read in a long time was the "Cool bro needed to break in a pair of Rainbows" ad posted on Craigslist in June. The same writer has graced us again, with even more Tribeca specifics. UPDATE: The writer is Sydney Hollis. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New York Academy of Art’s Stylish Makeover
Plus: Pumpkin Patch party (with free pumpkins); floor plans and prices for the Beekman Residences condo tower.
In the News: South Street Seaport Tower Is Still in the Works
Plus: More on the Fulton Stall Market (including doughnuts); Marc Forgione on steak; easing commuter congestion at Vesey and Church; Alan Wilzig wants out.
Dogspotting in Tribeca
The photographer who goes by @NYCpuparazzi on Instagram works in Tribeca, so she often takes portraits of "the neighborhood's greatest celebs" while she's here. / 1 comment
In the News: More Renderings of Park Place’s 39-Story Tower
Plus: "The most stylish man in high tech"; Floyd Cardoz on cooking for President Obama; Manhattan's only boarding school; necklace ripped off of neck; Tory Burch to open store in local mall; more. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Sweetgreen Menu Changes
Plus: W. Broadway renovation revealed; Beekman condos getting glassed; Cortlandt Alley condo progress; Hudson River Park event for kids; Sukkot block party; Grand Banks drawing.
James Perse Is Opening a Store on Church Street
Known for his very loungy clothing, the L.A.-based fashion designer went from a T-shirt to a lifestyle brand.
In the News: Big Raises for the Battery Park City Authority
Plus: Fifty students to a class at Peck Slip School; 3 World Trade Center gets financing; potential design for 19 Beekman; more Ryan McGinley nudes; new Andaz restaurant. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Prepping for Obama’s Visit
Plus: A plea to consider expanding Tribeca's historic districts; Baked's new opening date; shopping night at Carini Lang, Espasso, and Abhaya; Mexican restaurant changes its name; storefront mystery at Franklin and Church; studio rental? / 7 comments
Exactly Which Buildings Are for Sale on W. Broadway
Friday's big news about the listing of a big parcel on W. Broadway left some questions: Namely, exactly which buildings are we talking about? And which businesses are at risk? / 5 comments
New Kid on the Block: Ruum
Ruum American Kid's Wear features clothes and accessories for boys and girls from 2 to 14 years old, with prices kept reasonable. Fans are said to include North West, Suri Cruise, and Harper Beckham. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
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
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
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor
The photograph begs the question: when is that scaffolding coming down? Seems a very very long time that it has... — George Bacon / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow