Where you see torn posters and graffiti, longtime Tribeca-based artist Robert Janz sees backdrops for mountainscapes and animals. He may be 80 years old, but he's working double time and he's not afraid of the cops. / 14 comments
It's that time of the month again! What was discussed: Integrating the sidewalks (and possibly the garden) at Bogardus Plaza, the restaurant taking over Uncle Mike's, a big outdoor wine party, and more. / 1 comment
Also on the CB1 agendas for July: Asphalt Green (maybe); North End Grill sidewalk seating; a bunch of FiDi restaurants; Bogardus Plaza; renovations to a W. Broadway façade; a new Seaport building; City Hall Park; Pier 25 issues; and more. / 7 comments
Plus: Children's fashion pop-up; Pier 25 Art Shack (and wrapping the pier in murals?); Spice Warehouse condos; Delmonico's Café; art show; display case for art. / 2 comments
Plus: Atera review; 100 Hudson bidding war; Pier 17 approved by Landmarks; historic ship sails again; WTC first responders; One World Trade Center time-lapse. / 2 comments
Plus: Resurfaced Bogardus Plaza; checking in at Bowne & Co.; Asphalt Green update; East River Ferry refreshments. / 4 comments
Plus: Bogardus Plaza design change; Fulton Stall Market vendors; Eamonn's and its basement.
Plus: Real estate broker Ryan Serhant moves in; Woodrow's delivers; Just Scandinavian sale; the buying power of the 99%; sign of the week. / 8 comments
Plus: Salisbury steak coming to Tribeca?; Battery Park carousel update; Romanian Parade.
After I disparaged the green paint on the street, the Friends of Bogardus Garden asked what I'd suggest instead. Which got me wondering: What do you think should be done with the plaza, aesthetically speaking, now that it's on its way to becoming permanent? / 12 comments
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a "genius grant" juggler, the incomparable Patti Smith, "Summer Lovers," a re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, a swing-dance party, Bastille Day fête, Sherlock Holmes, a human fountain, comedy flash mob, and more.
There’s a ton of great stuff happening this week, including a July 4 barbecue, Rickie Lee Jones, 10,000 Maniacs, films about creepy kids, "Walking and Talking" with an appearance by Liev Schreiber, "Manhattan," bluegrass, Parker Posey at her finest, and more.
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