New organization to hold meeting on proposed tower for Greenwich & Jay
The group will discuss plans to fight a 940-foot tower planned for Independence Plaza.
Update: The tower planned for Independence Plaza
Plans are on hold as the developers assess the effect of City of Yes and other zoning opportunities. / 6 comments
Newsletter: December 5
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New Kid on the Block: Tribeca Delicious Bites
The deli has taken over the former Cafe Amore slice shop on Chambers and West Broadway. / 7 comments
More open space under the Brooklyn Bridge
The city has added a third of an acre to what they are calling The Arches, the space under the off ramps of the bridge.
In the News: Now we know why there were cops at Target
Plus preserving a vast legacy of art; the Taylor Swift walking tours; the new incarnation of 175 Water. / 2 comments
Tribeca Plate at Bogardus Plaza will close Friday
The kiosk was first operated by Zucker's starting in June 2022, then Benvenuto starting in October 2023. / 11 comments
Sneak Peek: Baseball Pill
The indoor baseball facility has two batting cages and rooms set up for league play and parties. / 4 comments
2024 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Baubles
The neighborhood is home to several of the city's most distinctive jewelry makers, as well as some really special boutiques. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: PS 234 will host a holiday pop-up
The sale will be this Saturday, Dec. 7. Plus Dunkin Donuts has reopened; Upon the Palace is adding lunch; a nail salon is coming to West Broadway. / 1 comment
A man dies on the sidewalk on Franklin Street
The 911 call came in at 5:23 am and police found a man lying in front of 142 Franklin, just west of Varick, unconscious and unresponsive. / 9 comments
The Laughing Man seating area is gone till spring
Originally set up as a public space as part of an old DOT program, the seating area is now part of Dining Out NYC and has to follow those rules.
Left rectangle ads redesigned
History of Tribeca Buildings
The illegal West African pocketbook vendors seriously harm the quality of life for residents living near Canal. My left leaning... — lowrider / In the News: Chambers among the 100 best restaurants
I never knew Luis, but based on all I have read, it is hard to believe that anyone could think... — Elizabeth / Luis Fernandez has self-deported to Ecuador
As a resident of North Tribeca, this is extremely exciting. We need a good bodega up here! — harryh / Deli coming to Beach and Greenwich
Just posted today: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/opinion/when-will-taxpayers-revolt-over-the-obscene-tragedy-of-nyc-schools/ — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
No, not the case here re: principals, although I assumed the same. Principal Macri was completely shut out of the... — ms104 parent / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
My point is twofold. NYC should be downsizing the budget, not exploding it, to adjust to the lower enrollment. The... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
This is absolutely stunning! — Cari / 50 Hudson is finally revealed