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Remembering Oliver Allen
The Tribeca Trib's longtime history columnist was also a founding member of Friends Duane Park. / 3 comments
In the News: The Glass-Brick Building That Tribeca Might Have Had
Plus: Zac Posen's Sunday mornings; why Tribeca and Soho rule real-estate rankings; an op-ed against the Hudson River Park tax; overcrowding at P.S. 276; the "Empress of Patterns." / 6 comments
In the News: Big West Street Development
Plus: Little league frustration; another Maserati showroom; meal-delivery service; who voted no on Sandy relief; when Tribeca had a working waterfront. / 2 comments
In the News: Trimble Place
Plus: New Amsterdam Market reopens; Zone A building update; Aaron Burr's "old tank"; new fast food in FiDi; fashion designer Louise Goldin.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s the Story Behind Those Harrison Townhouses?
"What's the story behind that cute row of houses on Harrison Street, west of Greenwich? I always wonder as I walk to work." —A. / 2 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Can You Recommend Any Tribeca Picture Books?
"I was wondering if you had any recommendations for picture books on Tribeca. I'm looking for a coffee table style book for a gift for a former local." —M. / 4 comments
In the News: Mehtaphor Reviewed
Plus: Ward III takes on a Midtown classic; Clay Oven in FiDi; "Bodies" temporarily closed; Tenoverten; Soho Photo's new show about heroic Muslims; the Flea's Jomama Jones show reviewed; Capri Caffé; New York Academy of Sciences; Richard Varick, the man behind the avenue.
Best of 2010: Part 1
Some of my favorite posts over the past 12 months, chosen simply because as I made my way through post after post after post, they were the ones that made me smile.
In the News: Steamers Landing
Plus: Dentist and novelist Dr. Lewis Gross; Hudson Square; BPC penthouse; BPC sex-tape drama; Tribeca historian Oliver E. Allen.
In the News: WTC Performing Arts Center
Plus: Book of historical photos of Tribeca; Basketball City; shopping for end tables; BPCA's Gayle Horwitz; Gary Shteyngart; artist Robert Swain; "affordable housing"; 200 Chambers; Tribeca Treats.
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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
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
You are absolutely right. Tribeca has become a soulless land of chain cafés, spas and orthodontists. All about Tribeca moms... — R. / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Looking at other people = fun. Being looked at = not so fun. This is (still) a gross invasion of... — Downtown Dad Again / Giving new meaning to nosy neighbor