Plus still coming soon to Reade Street; Governors Island ice carving contest; a note of thanks to Tribeca. / 1 comment
Plus inside the Lively house; Brazilian design at R & Company; local vigil for war in Israel.
Lance and his team will continue to see clients at salons nearby. It's been an amazing and quintessential Tribeca run. / 9 comments
The comedy writer and working screenwriter for film and TV on the neighborhood's hit list -- and his debut novel. / 1 comment
Plus a fall fest and planting event at City Hall Park; Tabi Haly releases second album; you know it's Halloween when...
The usual Tribeca events are scaled down again this year, but there's still fun to be had door-to-door at the neighborhood's storefronts and at Washington Market Park. / 9 comments
The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Marching Corps sends along their quarantine performance of Baba O'Riley; plus a recap of Halloween here, with some suggestions. / 1 comment
The salons are back! Mudhoney, Lance Lappin and Spiral (x,y,z) are open; so is Houseman, Century 21, RE: ALABAYAN and soon -- 1803. / 4 comments
"If I could change one thing about the neighborhood, I would pedestrianize Greenwich Street," says Sanjay Lamba, who founded Element 6 Arts online gallery with his wife, Alexandra. (As you can see, they also recently collaborated on another special project.) / 4 comments
"I love that Trinity Church has been doing live organ accompaniment to silent films at Halloween," says artist and writer Leah Singer, who is currently obsessing over candy as part of her ITEM project. "They didn’t do it this year but I am looking forward to next year."
Plus: Much-disliked real-estate developer; misspelled street sign; stylist's dog.
Seriously, do you know? Plus: Steven Alan's sample sale; free haircuts; R. Kelly is coming (to the neighborhood); author Alan Furst; Salvatore Barber Shop; a new book about Tribeca Treats.
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