Plus: China Blue tried a no-tipping policy and abandoned it; more funding for the Walker Hotel Tribeca; Brooklyn Chop House finally opens tonight; changing intersections to accommodate cyclists. / 2 comments
The hotel under conversion at Broadway and Walker finally has a name—Walker Hotel Tribeca—and eyebrow-raising plans, including a 4 a.m. liquor license, roof deck and, in the below-ground levels, DJs and amplified live music. / 4 comments
Plus: Renderings of the Broadway hotel and its Blue Bottle café; the first public meeting of the Tribeca Alliance; Casey Neistat tests rocket shoes and takes on the Harley-Davidson dealership; comparing 3 and 4 World Trade Center; first look at what might be included at Trinity Church's new FiDi tower.
Plus: Melt Shop opening in FiDi; Hudson River Park air rights recap; Broadway building changes hands; pro-development blogger; Tribeca galleries; fast-food fire. / 1 comment
1870 - Alfred Beach built a pneumatic subway under Broadway in Tribeca. — Lynda Lippin / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
And I taught that pop-up Pilates class! If anyone wants to see the space, I'm teaching Puff Puff Pilates here... — Lynda Lippin / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
a spec tunnel 😂 — xine / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
She was struck by a driver. The SUV has no agency. — Cd / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
As a bicyclist I never ride on that stretch of road even though it is the most convenient because of... — Patricia Aakre / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Robert is correct. The boarded fence around the construction at that corner eliminates the line of sight at the intersection.... — Craig / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Bagel stores are the new nail salons. Multiple shops selling the same product - why? — S / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…