Discussed at last night’s meeting: The new sculpture coming to Albert Capsouto Park; the noisy new exhaust vent at Tribeca Tower on Duane Street; Ann Benedetto's work on a Tribeca Alliance; proposed newsstand outside P.S. 234. / 2 comments
There's no law saying you can't pick up a little something for yourself, too, while you're out and about. In this round: Babesta, A Uno, Stillfried Wien, Grown & Sewn, and the Mysterious Bookshop.
"Shopping is a form of self-expression," says Ann Benedetto, whose A Uno clothing boutique has been at the corner of W. Broadway and Duane for 14 years. "Walking into a store that matches how you feel inside is fabulous."
Before the second wave of entitlement-seekers—uh, trick-or-treaters—emerges on Saturday, let's take a look at the Halloween decorations, from cute to creepy, on view around Tribeca. Can't you feel those tiny bony hands on your tender throat?
Plus: Rendering for Sixth Avenue mishmash; photo booths in the area (and a very cool exhibit in Williamsburg); huge storefront at 100 Barclay; Fulton Center's first casualty? / 2 comments
"I was exchanging tweets with a guy for months when I saw his name on one of the New York Times in the lobby," says news correspondent Marie-Joelle Parent. "We lived in the same building without knowing." / 1 comment
Plus: A Uno sale; deals for Compose and Ruben's Empanadas; Marc Forgione's winning menu; Clocktower Gallery event; progress at 57 Reade.
Having stopped by each and every store in Tribeca over the past few weeks, I can say with authority—and a bit of pride—that there's something here for everyone. / 2 comments
Just a few of the great gift options at Frankly Wines, Babesta, Gotham Bikes, Boomerang Toys, A Uno, Stella, American Apparel, Balloon Saloon, Pamper UR Pets, Sweet Lily, J. Crew Liquor Store, Maslow 6, and Grandaisy Bakery.
Whipped cream, robots, and the Ramones: A few highlights of what's on the calendar for this week.
A new Indian restaurant gets a shout-out. Plus: A Uno and La Lumia's plans for Fashion's Night Out; rosé tasting tonight at Maslow 6; vote for your favorite sandwich and kids' theater group; Canal Park Playhouse; weenie roast!
Plus: The Innocence Project takes 20K square feet in Tribeca; Vice co-founder Shane Smith; mezcal tasting; "Mad Men" visits Washington Market; 40 Gold.
So sorry to hear this. It is a wonderful company and their work is beautiful. — Bruce Ehrmann / Klein Epstein Parker has left its space on Hudson
Let's review your statics after one year and let's compare them to DOT's data. I would also like to see... — Leah / Tracking the Congestion Pricing Tracker
Parking on our street was down over 50%. I've never seen so few cars parked (Thursday at 11:30am). It seems... — MKO / Tracking the Congestion Pricing Tracker
The deterioration of City Hall Park's hardscape and landscape is sad. It's only been about 25 years since it was... — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... / Nosy Neighbor: What happened to the gas lamps at City Hall Park?
Oh, good point. I saw Ban + cast iron and read right over Reade... — Tribeca Citizen / In the News: Two Downtown connections to the best restaurants in NYC
You only get charged entering, and then only once a day. — Tribeca Citizen / Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents
Has anyone noticed the graffiti on all 4 sides of the top floor of this building? One day I noticed... — Pat Oliveira / Nosy Neighbor: Can’t we restore the sidewalk in front of 45 Park Place?