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In the News: “Ghostbusters” Proposal
Plus: Crane operator blamed for accident; the history of a Reade Street building; local politician on housing affordability; Armoury profile; past and future thefts; Pedro Almodóvar's apartment. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Roots, Drive-By Truckers, and Valerie June
Plus: A neat photo from inside 56 Leonard; kids' tennis clinics at Washington Market Park; weekend inspiration from the Balloon Saloon; Tribeca Blu Hotel changed its name. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Trump Hands
Plus: The Five Boro Bike Tour is this Sunday; hotel construction takes over a lot of Desbrosses; exterior demolition on Broadway buildings; new Community Board 1 members; two shows at Taymour Grahne Gallery.
Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 4)
If you're late to this party, the point of the Shop-Local Gift Guide is to remind you that Tribeca is still a fantastic place to shop. I've included items that caught my eye, but there's a lot more at every one of these stores. In this round: Cass Lilien, Gotham Bikes, David Weeks Studio, Joy Gryson, the Balloon Saloon. / 3 comments
A Dozen New Enthusiasms
It’s been nearly two years since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll…. / 2 comments
Spotlight: Balloon Saloon
You wouldn't be wrong to assume that Sharon Hershkowitz has fun at the Balloon Saloon, the store she and her late husband opened at W. Broadway and Duane back in 1980. "Sometimes when I’m at the Armory or a ballroom installing balloons, I stop and think, 'I’m getting paid for this!'" / 4 comments
TCQ&A: Edward Burns
The creator of the new TV show, "Public Morals"—premiering tonight at 10 p.m. on TNT—shares his favorite restaurants, what he'd change about Tribeca, where he works out, the joy of Whoopee Cushions, and more. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Macaron Shop Opening Soon
Plus: Rooftop pergola proposed for N. Moore landmark; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; free outdoor film screenings at Brookfield Place; National Night Out in Battery Park City; the Tweed weed tree; Pandemonia drops by the Balloon Saloon. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Celebrating Marriage Equality
Plus: Opening date for the Arrojo salon and school; new trees along Brookfield Place; checking in on the salt shed's progress. / 3 comments
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As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come