Plus: New York Times dismisses the World Trade Center Oculus as a boondoggle; trailer for the "Ghostbusters" reboot; more on the Battery Park City security "ambassadors"; interior designer Sasha Bikoff.
In a secret executive session, naturally. Plus: De Blasio administration cut a deal with the tourism helicopter industry; Mr. Locks gets accused of not existing; Asphalt Green wants to get rid of its kitchen. / 6 comments
Plus: The sanitation garage lights up at night; Battery Park City's private security force has started; Marc Forgione's lobster endeavor by Penn Station; Tribeca artist Andrew Pope; former North End Grill pastry chef's new gig; new FiDi café.
Plus: More on the Battery Park City Authority's decision to change up its security force; Steven Alan sample sale starts this week; new Spanish-Israeli restaurant opens Saturday.
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor