Plus Chris Rivers at Friedrichs Pontone; a free outdoor workout at Pier 25; Washington Market Park seeking volunteers.
Plus a rummage sale at PS 150 next week on Greenwich; an Odeon baby gets married; Tribeca Gallery Walk is this Saturday.
Plus: When an artist painted a Tribeca bridge pink; World Trade Center mall reviewed; Choza Taqueria has opened; more ice cream bandits; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West; long-vacant Wall Street landmark sold. / 4 comments
As a result of a legal settlement, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation had $50 million to hand out to various downtown organizations and projects. And the winners are.... / 2 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: Citigroup's renovation, both the noise and how it involves cutting down 32 trees; Sweetgreen's sidewalk seating; mariachis at Mariachi's new space; temporary sculpture at Finn Square; the Flea's new theater; Pier 26; Downtown Boathouse; and the Tribeca Meet & Greet.
Discussed: Tribeca Grand's new jazz club (with help from the Silver Lining guys); City Winery's restaurant at Pier 25; Downtown Boathouse urination; M1-5 patrons; Hudson River Park bike path signage; Maison Kayser sidewalk café; Sukkot and sukkahs. / 3 comments
Plus: Funky mirrors at Patrick Parrish; a "gallery" on Walker; Mehtaphor mystery; street closures for May 28 walk/run; Community Board 1 to discuss Five Boro Bike Tour. / 2 comments
Including the totally revamped plaza, the addition of a retail spaces (including a bank branch), and a 400-seat auditorium that will likely be available for community use. / 3 comments
Plus: New rendering of the Park Place "silver sliver"; Tribeca house hunt; Islamic museum moves forward; Rescue Mission held up by city; NYPD night out; Governors Island kayak pier damaged; Southbridge Towers debate.
Plus: Checking in on two new West Street buildings; Los Americanos juice bar; anyone been to Haus?; another rumor about the Jerry's Café space; Cheryl Hazan show. / 3 comments
Plus: Tennis court intrigue; dry cleaners said to be moving; tugboat photo exhibit; free kayaking starting Friday. / 3 comments
Don't the speed cameras only kick in at 11mph over? So wouldn't that mean at least 36mph? — malcolm / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Meantime, I just got a speeding ticket by a camera going 31 on Chambers Street on a surprisingly clear road,... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
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