Read about Fountain Pen Hospital in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
This neighborhood has a few shops that are one-of-a-kind not just in the city but in the region. You will not go home empty handed, promise. Bonus: a list of local framers.
Plus Holiday Inn Fidi is facing foreclosure; another star -- this time of hockey -- at 443 Greenwich; Ryan Reynolds spotted wearing...navy blue. / 2 comments
This neighborhood has a few shops that are one-of-a-kind not just in the city but in the region. You will not go home empty handed, promise. Bonus: a list of local framers. / 2 comments
Plus: When Frederick Douglass stayed on Lispenard; anti-Trump protest in Foley Square; the world of fountain pens; Matt Abramcyk's Gowanus hotel is on the market before opening.
Plus: A second Matt Bernson store; inside the corner window at W. Broadway and Worth Fountain Pen Hospital holiday expo; the Battery Park City Authority's public meeting schedule. / 7 comments
"Ten or fifteen years ago, there were 13 pen stores in New York City," says Terry Wiederlight, who runs Fountain Pen Hospital with his brother, Steve. "Now we’re the only one." / 7 comments
Plus: More of the Spring Street Salt Shed is revealed; Soho Photo show; "Jersey Shore" report proves unfounded; a source for Rhodia notebooks; Subway restaurant not closing after all? / 1 comment
Plus: Gallery recommendations in Tribeca; some Battery Park fences come down; school pushes for a crossing guard; Fountain Pen Hospital. / 2 comments
Plus: President Obama dedicates 9/11 Museum; artwork about 9/11 sky; Tribeca Film Festival headquarters on the market; Distilled recipe; ferry-horn nuisance; Fountain Pen Hospital. / 3 comments
The countdown continues! Just 12 more days—and two weekends—to finish up your Christmas shopping (and make a plan for coping with all the indulging you've been doing). / Sponsored
With thousands of fine writing instruments from all around the world, the newly renovated Fountain Pen Hospital at 10 Warren Street is a great source for gifts—and it's open Saturdays in December. Mention TC for a free gift! / Sponsored
Every year the Fountain Pen Hospital treats us to a Holiday Pen Expo (Dec. 5-7), where dozens of pen manufacturers show off their newest offerings. Mention Tribeca Citizen to receive a free gift! / Sponsored
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