Plus: American Apparel got approval to close its Tribeca store; renovation on White Street; the history of 78 Reade; Shake Shack introducing gluten-free buns; interview with artist Robert Janz. / 4 comments
This summer, Tribeca artist Robert Janz has revisited the idea of impermanence, even ephemerality, with a series of water-based artworks that only last till they evaporate. / 15 comments
Plus: J. Crew men's sample sale started today; the Verizon building's new windows; architectural drawings on Leonard; Sarajo boutique returns to Soho; Robert Janz's water painting; "An Interview with God." / 1 comment
Plus: A Tribe Called Quest at the Square Diner in 1993; another vacate order; Robert Janz animal sculptures; meeting of the Financial District Neighborhood Association; "Atel" shoot tomorrow. / 2 comments
Plus: Petition opposing Buddha Bar on Thomas Street; politicians want to allow media to park anywhere; commercial shoot on Warren today; Liberty Park aerial shot; Young New Yorkers benefit. / 1 comment
Plus: Downtown Alliance responds to the "FiDi Landgrab" post; "Youarenowhere" extended at 3LD Art and Technology Center; kids' classics onstage; Robert Janz posters. / 1 comment
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we're lucky.
Plus: A profile of artist Robert Janz; Q&A with the manager of the Armoury; the state of development in New York City; 21-story building replacing two 19th-century tenements on Charlton.
Plus: A recommendation for "The Walk," if only for the local scenes; Robert Janz sculpture; Chantal Akerman's "News from Home"; one-minute dance festival at Brookfield Place; "Limitless" and "Broad City" shoots. / 6 comments
A new book celebrates the "painted words" of beloved Tribeca artist Robert Janz. Pick up a copy of "Post No Bills Poems" at the launch party on September 21 at Carini Lang. / 5 comments
Plus: Robert Janz on Cecil the lion; Soho Grand brings back its Gilligan's outdoor bar; shoot permits for "Limitless" and Michael Kors; swampiness. / 7 comments
Plus: Update on Bikram Yoga NYC's plans for Duane Street; Robert Janz collages; teenagers helping the homeless; corporate vandalism; craft services; Brookfield Place elevator buttons; Corbin Building motorcycle parking. / 13 comments
I don't believe allowing people to choose to sleep on the street, especially those with mental illness or substance abuse... — N / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
Here we go…just wait until nyc is covered in skid row type encampments that the nypd has zero power to... — Matt / Encampment set up on Park Row and Beekman
would love to try! is Meadow Lane the only place to find? — Les / Made in Tribeca: Emmy Eats
That ugly orange tarp on the sidewalk has also been there for ages, and it creates a chokepoint when walking... — Tribeca Dad / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?
Lispenard St community did organize a petition recently. As far as I know it had no effect. https://tribecacitizen.com/2025/06/11/a-petition-to-address-the-counterfeit-vendors-on-broadway-lispenard/ People are... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
Art Spiegelman's "In The Shadow of No Towers" is a remarkable piece of work, and was originally a serialized comic... — Gary / Seen & Heard: PS 234 raises funds for kindergarten teacher
There still seems to be a lot of work going on there. It would have been faster to just tear... — Reademan / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on along Broadway south of Worth?