CB1 meetings are now required to be in person for all voting members; the public is requested to continue to view meetings remotely via Webex. / 3 comments
Discussions on the Loft's Candies building, Marc Forgione's new project, the African Burial Ground, PS 150's new digs, and more. / 11 comments
It feels like spring. An OG might be expanding, seems like some Tribeca classics are being reactivated; and congestion pricing is on the agenda. / 8 comments
The staff will return to the office at least four days a week as of today, along with other city agencies, but meetings will be remote for now and maybe hybrid forever?? / 1 comment
A final review for changes to Wagner Park; a new bar at Maxwell's? / 2 comments
There are plans for two new restaurants at the Ecco! and Rosa Mexicano spaces, as well as discussions around hate crimes, tap water and Pier A.
Changes afoot at 42 Walker; liquor licenses for the new Mexican on Duane Park and the hotel rising at 456 Greenwich. Plus the borough based jails still on the agenda. / 2 comments
The Battery is taking volunteers; blood drive TODAY in Battery Park City; Ghislaine Vinas wins designer of year award; CB1 to hear update on White Street jail. / 2 comments
The members-only family learning and play space will be able to offer beer and wine to its (adult) members inside and on the sidewalk. / 9 comments
More on the tower development for 250 Water; the borough based jail for Chinatown; and a liquor license for Cocoon. / 6 comments
Over the two decades he lived in Battery Park City, Notaro dedicated his non-working hours to the community, serving on countless committees, boards, panels and coalitions.
A somewhat quiet month at CB1, but it will include more discussion of the Howard Hughes towers in the Seaport Historic District at 250 Water. / 3 comments
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