After moving to Battery Park City to raise her family, Karen Barwick opened Boomerang Toys on West Broadway -- two decades ago. / 2 comments
Only because they are the most difficult group to shop for am I adding this last post for the 2021 guide. Teens! You gotta love them. Especially if they’re yours. / 1 comment
Scroll to the bottom for this one, since there are just so many beautiful, original and fun things for kids in the neighborhood.
The usual Tribeca events are scaled down again this year, but there's still fun to be had door-to-door at the neighborhood's storefronts and at Washington Market Park. / 9 comments
The neighborhood has the best shopping in town for the little ones: threads from France, toys from Denmark, scooters from Switzerland and some only-in-New-York items (think Beastie Boys). / 1 comment
Love notes and free beer for first responders from the neighborhood; Boomerang is delivering toys to kids in need AND is delivering locally too.
"I raised my kids here," says Karen Barwick, owner of Boomerang Toys, an important Tribeca resource for 14 years. "They went to local schools and played on local teams. We're really immersed in the community, and I like that." / 2 comments
The tolls are lower to start and will increase over time — Tribeca Citizen / ICYMI, Congestion pricing is back
Elizabeth, I am sorry I misread your comment. Maybe. — Native / Update: The tower planned for Independence Plaza
Any idea if they changed how the program works? Or is it the same as previously discussed, except the amount... — A / ICYMI, Congestion pricing is back
i had lunch there today. good, not great. thanks for the review. — JvD / New Kid on the Block: Upon the Palace
I find that Kaffe North is actually more conducive to getting work done, although you'll need a personal hotspot. It's... — PM / Crowd Sourcing: Where do you go to work in the neighborhood?
Native: what are you talking about? I didn't say I agreed with the plan - in fact, I oppose it... — Elizabeth / Update: The tower planned for Independence Plaza
I love the Roxy Hotel - it's quiet, good wifi, bathrooms and optional food from Jack's or the hotel! Ole... — J / Crowd Sourcing: Where do you go to work in the neighborhood?