Seen & Heard: Chambers Construction
Plus: J&R update; 1 World Trade Center's exterior hoist; Quiznos in limbo; P.S. 3 Artfest; fava bean season. / 1 comment
In the News: Teen Sneaks to Top of 1WTC
Plus: 15 Leonard renderings and pricing; a jeweler's note to a burglar; creepy theft at the Gehry building; Park Row real estate; Pier 17 lawsuit; "Divergent" director. / 2 comments
Is J&R Closing?
That's what I hear. In its place: apartments. Update: The music department has basically closed. Update: The company's president says it's not so. / 12 comments
New Kid on the Block: Caviarteria
The old Silver Lining space has reopened as Caviarteria, the first new "Beluga Bar" from a brand that used to have outposts all over. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 20
La Garçonne • New Kid on the Block: Brooklyn Robot Foundry • Greenwich Grill Closed • Vandalism • The Copenhagen • Northwest Tribeca Development • Leo DiCaprio • 67 Vestry • New Veterinarian • More
In the News: Transportation Hub Taking Shape
Plus: A video report on Ninja; South Street Seaport's summer plans; "Ghostbusters III." / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Affordable Photography Fair
Plus: Shirt store closing; Grimanesa Amorós light installation; art-critic couple interviewed.
New Kid on the Block: Brooklyn Robot Foundry
"I grew up making stuff in the garage with my dad," says Jenny Young. "How can city kids make anything when there's no space?" That question led to her creating the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, which has a new Tribeca outpost.
In the News: Leonardo DiCaprio Doubles Down
Plus: Developer charged with apartment building not being ADA-compliant; Battery Park City Authority sues banks; repairing pilings.
More Info on a Big Northwest Tribeca Development
The western half of a riverfront block will be turned into a new building by Related. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Aamanns-Copenhagen Has Changed Its Name
Plus: No construction at Chambers and W. Broadway; Hotel Hugo's façade and the name of its Italian restaurant; two TV shows (including a Batman-ish one) shooting here; Art in General installation.
Chic Online Shop La Garçonne Is Opening a Flagship Boutique in Northwest Tribeca
Focusing on womenswear, but also with some menswear, objects and books.











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