In the News: Another Seaport Tower
Plus: Getting the city to be transparent about film shoots; barber pop-up; 1 World Trade Center cutting rents (but may finally have a new tenant); zoning could hamper Howard Hughes Corp.'s plans. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Starbucks Opens Tomorrow
Plus: Checking in on the Battery Park seashell carousel; World Trade Center armadillo sports more quills; good deal on Pilates; "Cutie and the Boxer."
First Impressions: Bâtard
The new restaurant is in a storied space, run by a pedigreed trio. But what will the novelty-obsessed food world will make of the place? / 7 comments
Field Trip: Governors Island
The park, which is now 30 acres larger, has opened for the season. So what's it like? / 8 comments
Newsletter: May 26
Collect Pond Park • Cafeteria Opposition • Barleycorn Compromise • La Garçonne • Tutto Il Giorno • Another Hideaway • Sheldon Silver's Shamelessness • Welcome to TweeBeCa • More
In the News: Whole Foods Tribeca Accused of Racism
Plus: Pier A's Peter Poulakakos; "bitter war" over Southbridge Towers offering plan; Raccoon Lodge theft.
Seen & Heard: Tutto Il Giorno Is Open
Plus: Homeless Mike has passed away; New York Sports Club renews its lease; new website on area construction projects; Gateway Plaza to finally get heating upgrade; Sherman Zwicker en route; 1 World Trade Center. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Organic Avenue Rumor
Plus: Faking 1920s Havana; the vendors at next weekend's New Amsterdam Market; Worth Street retail openings; karate open house; Centre Street wine bar. / 3 comments
The Barleycorn Compromise
Residents persuaded the owners to limit the use of the Murray Street entrance. Plus: There will be pizza.
In the News: Sheldon Silver Thinks We’re Idiots
Plus: Rowing studio looking to open here; thefts in Tribeca; 9/11 Museum kicks out reporter; Governors Island opens this weekend; South Street Seaport shops and restaurants; jewelry studio. / 4 comments








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Jails plan is so foolish and yet it goes on. There won't be enough spaces to hold all the inmates,... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
This concept still seems completely backwards to me. I'd vote for European (and probably rest of world) style cafe seating.... — Marcus / An update on outdoor dining
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The LPC approved the plans. I love it! https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2026/04/lpc-approves-renovation-expansion-of-385-greenwich-street-in-tribeca-manhattan.html — Reademan / Rooftop addition proposed for historic building at Greenwich and N. Moore
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