"Any idea what the coarse white powder all over Northwest Tribeca for the last week is? It's in every crack and corner and floating in the sky." —N. / 1 comment
"My husband says he saw a work stoppage order posted at the construction site on the east side of Church between Warren and Chambers. Any idea what’s going on or how long the delay will be?" —W. / 2 comments
"I'm not entirely sure, but I think that since they started, I moved out, gut-renovated my apartment, had a baby, and moved back in. Someone is still planting flowers in the flowerbeds, but they haven't bothered to remove the abandoned bikes." —E.
"It looks like some type of food establishment is opening at 303 Spring. Do we know anything about it?" —M.
"Why does the MTA park—and double-park—out-of-service buses on Church Street (for a couple of blocks below Chambers) during the evening rush hour?" —E. / 2 comments
"Every time I walk down Worth Street, I wonder whether the yellow light installation in the window of 5 Worth is by Dan Flavin. Is there a way to find out?" —M. / 1 comment
"Do you know if the plan for 79-81 Warren has changed? It looks now like they are only building 81 Warren higher. Seems weird that they'd connect the two buildings higher in stages like they're doing now." —J.
"Saw some work going on with scaffold at 172 Duane. I know there are plans for this building. Just an FYI." —G.
"Do you know of any plans to construct at 74 Hudson? Seems like it would be too valuable to just remain a parking garage. I'm looking at moving to the area but if there's going to be noisy construction and the disappearance of light, I'm not sure it's a good idea." —L. / 4 comments
It's an aeronautical tradition that appears to have originated in the U.S. military.
"I found these cars parked behind Stuyvesant High School last Thursday. This area used to be a car-free haven. I find it dismaying that there are cars there, particularly by the water." —H. / 9 comments
"I know that the metal braces on the building next to 108 Chambers aren't art—despite being reminiscent of 'The Wall' by Forrest Myers in Soho—but the pattern is mesmerizing. How do they work?" —T. / 2 comments
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park