Plus: Shoofly reopened in the Catskills; Robert De Niro bans Trump from Nobu; funky resale shop reviewed; Lower Manhattanites relatively healthy, except for the drinking; 14 White and 100 Franklin. / 9 comments
If you like having shops and restaurants in your neighborhood, you have to actually patronize them. Plus, the independent shops are one of the best things about Tribeca! In this round: Korin, Shoofly, Gurhan, Steven Sclaroff, Steven Alan.
Plus: Hudson River Park Halloween festivities; drilling at 101 Murray; Seaport weather balloon; rope mats; Broadway restaurant; Franklin Place update; district attorney meet and greet. / 2 comments
Sales are underway or coming up at Babesta, Steven Alan Annex, Torly Kid, Tribeca Issey Miyake, and Shoofly.
Plus: Duane Park's last night in Tribeca; update on FiDi Harry's Italian; Tribeca Meet & Greet; Nona Hendryx performance; Pier 40 question. / 4 comments
Do yourself (and your neighborhood) a favor by supporting local businesses this Saturday—and beyond. It's a great list—with lots of stuff for kids, wine, spa offers, women's fashion, fitness, home decor, men's fashion, pet supplies, and treats for humans.
"The tortilla soup at MaryAnn's is the area's best-kept secret," says Kalyn Johnson Chandler, founder of the effie's paper line of stationery. "My husband is a fantastic cook and his tortilla soup is one of my favorites, but MaryAnn's is a good substitute." / 1 comment
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Last-minute gift suggestions for foodies, kids, stylish women, homeowners, beloved pets, even the Tribecan who has everything. Plus: Where to indulge over the holidays, and where to shape up afterward. / Sponsored
Or close to it, anyway. Plus: "Disappearing" artist at the World Trade Center; redefining a block of Tribeca. / 1 comment
Also known as the warren on Warren. Plus: "The Second Day" screening; Xerox art installation; library budget cuts; kids' shoe sale.
I’m officially a senior citizen and I have to tell you if me and my buddies from the Bronx had... — John Gallagher / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street