Plus: Brookfield Properties chooses Cuomo friend's company to run the North Cove Marina sailing school; 111 Murray passes halfway point; Starbucks to end its beer-and-wine program.
Plus: Houseman to test Sunday brunch; Soho Photo's October shows; a likely condo sales office on Lispenard; a Tribecan's webseries, shot in the area; the chairs at the new Starbucks Reserve café; shoots for "Caine" and iHeartRadio. / 2 comments
And a Vitamin Shoppe, too, as chains continue wrapping their fingers around the neighborhood. Plus: The first rendering for the new 10-story building where the two stores will be. / 4 comments
Plus: Rumored nightclub underneath the Beekman hotel; "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" on stage; Seaport warning; Peter Murphy in concert; donated studio space for artists. / 7 comments
Plus: A new shop at Brookfield Place and other news from the mall; Michael Kors drops plans to open a store at the World Trade Center; the transformation of 250 Church appears to be on hold; muggings and thefts. / 3 comments
Plus: F-18 Super Hornet flyover today; checking in on Greenwich Street hotel; a chance to see the 67th floor of 4 World Trade Center; new parking garage; Canali Club definitely not coming back; TC shirts. / 2 comments
Plus: Exhibit of work by longtime Tribeca artist Tom Shannon; Jay Street retail space for rent; Starbucks opens another branch on the same block; Hudson building being converted to condos; Classic Car Club's interesting new location.
One didn't. Plus: Which parts of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub will open (and when); an anti-hub rant; yet another Starbucks theft; map of television shoots. / 8 comments
Plus: An interview with Tribeca Grill's wine director; Bowling Green co-naming proposal returns; Carson Street Clothiers moved south and changed its name; supermarket with wide beer selection. / 2 comments
It cost less to build. Plus: Park Place tower moves forward; big new Starbucks on Broadway; art collector Martin Z. Margulies; band of youths allegedly attack Seaport woman; outer-borough politicians oppose East River tolls; St. Nicholas church presentation. / 4 comments
Plus: Sheldon Silver accused of fighting methadone clinic out of self-interest; another New York Ranger buys in Tribeca; thefts at Starbucks and Pick A Bagel; carjacked cab crashed in FiDi.
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