Plus a study in ivory; Convene starts layoffs here; Seaport hotel sells. / 4 comments
Saks converted its department stores in Brookfield to event and co-working facilities; this one is a former WeWork. / 2 comments
Plus local trainer Oscar Smith releases his first book; Pink, For Five coffee open at the Oculus; Hudson River Park preps for spring. / 1 comment
Plus the Aloft hotel breaks ground in Fidi; the giant entertainment space in Brookfield called Convene has CB1 worried.
The national hospitality chain Convene will take 73,000 square feet and use it for two large catering halls that will seat 500 people each, plus several other smaller meeting rooms. / 4 comments
Plus: Taste of Tribeca, wet but fun; Casey Neistat's stubborn trespasser; Q&A with Buckle My Shoe's founder; another co-working company plans a big expansion; The Park Preschool teacher retiring. / 1 comment
This is what did not make sense to me! — Tribeca Citizen / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
The corner at that construction site is a nightmare! Now this poor girl is injured. There is no visibility going... — Robert / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Hi Pam, a conversion of “1840s MTA tunnel” — how can that be accurate when 1st subway opened in 1904?!... — Duane denizen / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
Frankly was one of those rare shops, thoughtfully curated, full of bottles you wouldn’t stumble on elsewhere, with friendly service... — FiDiGuy / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
Frankly Wines was a wonderful store and an asset to our neighborhood. I'm glad Liz and Della's is still here... — Merle Temkin / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
I took a pop-up pilates class in this space in March. It's really serene, calm, and has great energy. Can't... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
I wish the new pizza places well. I hope they succeed on general principle. But I think we all realize... — mulciber / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza