Plus: Slice joint becomes half burger joint; activity at a Broadway storefront; hotel conversion demolition update; Joan Osborne at City Winery.
There's been a lot of bad news lately, and I fear we haven't heard the last of it, so let's try to focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 14 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in the next year or two. / 10 comments
Plus: Still another New York Ranger lives in the area; timeline for the Flea's move; adding the Hudson River to the ferry expansion plan. / 11 comments
Plus: Funky mirrors at Patrick Parrish; a "gallery" on Walker; Mehtaphor mystery; street closures for May 28 walk/run; Community Board 1 to discuss Five Boro Bike Tour. / 2 comments
Plus: Conversion to be half condo, half hotel; more on L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's plans; work finally to start on new Greenwich Street building; 56 Leonard from a distance. / 3 comments
Plus: Bradley Cooper is reportedly looking here; Wyeth's handsome new storefront; Broadway hotel demolition; "Cast-Iron Inversion" update. / 4 comments
Plus: Another physical therapy office opening here; Le District party; Broadway hotel appears to be back on; city mulling zoning changes that would raise height restrictions; R & Company show. / 3 comments
Plus: Rock star portrait show; open house at Asphalt Green; PARK(ing) Day is today; the hotel coming to Broadway and Walker; 30 Park Place and Barclay Tower.
A rundown of the restaurants, shops, fitness studios, and more expected to open in greater Tribeca—with new updates on Gourmet Garage, Parm, Añejo, Dojo Tribeca, Juice Press, and more. / 4 comments
Discussed last night: Hudson River Park and its boat bar, the Pier 26 restaurant and estuarium, and Pier 40 decay; sidewalk cafés at Telepan Local, Tablao, and Maxwell's; rooftop liquor for the new Broadway hotel; more. / 3 comments
Also on June’s Community Board 1 agendas: The new hotel that wants a rooftop bar; the Pier 40 air rights deal; Pier 26 construction; South Street Seaport development; tour buses; 87 Leonard; and much more. / 7 comments
So sorry to hear this. I’m also hoping Mohammed ends up in a good place. Such a nice man and... — Susan Duffy / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
I am incredibly sad over this. What a loss. Jones is so amazing and seems to take pride in his... — Tribma / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
It is an indescribable loss to the community. Rapacious CVS and Duane Reade and Walgreens murdered it. During the pandemic,... — Bruce Ehrmann / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
This is exciting.. We can use some good Caribbean in the neighborhood!! It's a large space, so hopefully they're able... — B.Thompson / New restaurant coming to The Palm space
Sorry I misunderstood. The scaffolding is a huge blight. And often left up just to avoid the cost of taking... — Ursila Jung / There’s an election this month!
Jones is such a cool and good guy. He’s always working incredibly hard and multitasking to provide great service. Just... — MattyNYC / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30
i am so very sad--Jones called me whenever i would forget to pick up my scrips- this among the many... — madeline c lanciani / Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30