Plus: Using 460 Washington to explain the 421-a tax abatement; Howard Hughes's new Seaport District plan (also, it bought the Peck Slip Best Western); Trinity Church ticked off an artist by moving his sculpture; Rector bridge elevator semi-fixed; shoplifters steal gum, threaten stabbing; Woolworth Building in Harry Potter spin-off. / 6 comments
Plus: East River tower appears to be moving forward; a two-headed review of Taryn Toomey's fitness class; Tribeca Kitchen opens on the Lower East Side; NYPD officers assaulted. / 1 comment
Six buildings in south Tribeca will be torn down—and eight bars and restaurants eliminated—to make room for condos. / 30 comments
If so, six buildings are likely to be torn down (and we'll lose eight restaurants/bars). / 17 comments
Friday's big news about the listing of a big parcel on W. Broadway left some questions: Namely, exactly which buildings are we talking about? And which businesses are at risk? / 5 comments
I could only stay for the first four items—including the artwork coming to Tribeca Park—so if you were there, please either comment or email me what happened regarding Spring Studios, Cafeteria, and so on. / 5 comments
Plus: 56 Leonard above street level; breaking glass in northwest Tribeca; Dylan Prime temporarily closed; sample sale at By Joy Gryson; Espasso sale (in Brooklyn); First-Time Tuesday report on Roberta Roller Rabbit (and a deal at Torly Kid); new items on CB1 agenda; 5 Beekman scaffolding is back.
Cricketer's Arms and Liberty View ice rink slated to open this week. Plus: Mark Joseph reopened; a rumored new spot for Bread Tribeca; John Turturro film shooting here; John Bartlett sale.
Plus: Another Boomerang Toys store; Benares restaurant is close; Loopy Doopy closed till spring; "Golden Boy" and "Elementary"; retail space at Tribeca Summit and on Franklin; Cricketer's Arms. / 1 comment
Plus: New underground spa; progress at Warren Street prepared-food shop; Franklin Station wine bar name; "Made in Jersey" and "Law & Order: SVU" TV shoots; Cricketer's Arms signage; Duane Reade closing?; innovative garbage cans; new allergist office. / 4 comments
Here’s a quick rundown of the shops, restaurants, and more we can expect in the next year or so (often with new info on opening dates). I highly recommend reading this post so you'll know what I'm going on about.... / 3 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
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