Joe Carini's obsessiveness is what makes his carpets so precious: "The color and material and care it’s made with—the conditions it’s made under—that’s its history, and that’s what you’re buying." / 2 comments
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
You wouldn't be wrong to assume that Sharon Hershkowitz has fun at the Balloon Saloon, the store she and her late husband opened at W. Broadway and Duane back in 1980. "Sometimes when I’m at the Armory or a ballroom installing balloons, I stop and think, 'I’m getting paid for this!'" / 4 comments
"Ten or fifteen years ago, there were 13 pen stores in New York City," says Terry Wiederlight, who runs Fountain Pen Hospital with his brother, Steve. "Now we’re the only one." / 7 comments
"When people come here, I feel like they're walking into our home," says Jocelyn Serfaty of Abhaya, the go-to destination for Asian antiques (and now beyond!) that she and her husband, Howard Ellins, opened in 2003. / 2 comments
"At some point, I realized I’m a better host than I am a potter," says Amanda Mathews, who founded Chambers Pottery on the second floor of 153 Chambers nearly two decades ago. "Just look at the people here—they’re happy." / 7 comments
"On Saturday and Sunday, families come and have breakfast and the kids are in their pajamas," says Square Diner co-owner Teddy Karounos. "We've seen them go from diapers to college. That's really wonderful. We feel like a member of the community." / 3 comments
"I still pride myself on doing things the old-fashioned way," says Joe Rizzo of Langdon Florist. "I tell people to come in and see what we have. It’s better than any website. And I like to be known for being fair—like we say in Italian, abbondanza!" / 13 comments
"I didn’t want to work in an office anymore, so I took classes in sewing, decoupage, and race-car driving," says Debra Miller of how she came to start Tribeca Upholstery & Draperies. "I thought to myself, 'Which one can I make a career out of?'" / 2 comments
"In most cases, these rugs are truly handmade, from sheep to weaver," says Murat Kupcu of Double Knot on White Street. "They’re not for everybody. But if your eyes are open, this is interesting stuff.” / 2 comments
Because this site focuses on news, wonderful businesses that have been around awhile don't always get the coverage they should. First up in a new series: The largest collection of posters for sale in the world. / 10 comments
I am very much for the opening of legal shops that responsibly sell these products. As a parent, the proliferation... — TriRes / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
I've lived here since 1977 and also agree completely with the original poster. — mulciber / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
My mom took me there in the 70s to buy me a sailor dress. Not sure what the occasion was.... — Native / Lable Horowitz, who opened Church Street Surplus in 1971, dies at 87
The reason there is such a push for legal cannabis dispensaries is they pay landlords a premium for their space.... — Dwight / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop
Speaking of ties, during the 80's and until recent years Canal Surplus seemed, among other things, to specialize in knitted... — John Willenbecher / Lable Horowitz, who opened Church Street Surplus in 1971, dies at 87
Thanks, guys! — Tribeca Citizen / Lable Horowitz, who opened Church Street Surplus in 1971, dies at 87
I am from Tribeca and agree with Mary 100%. — J / Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop