Plus: Il Mulino's Tribeca restaurant is hiring; the Flea announced the schedule for its first season on Thomas Street; what artist Robert Janz has been up to; Tribeca in Argentina. / 2 comments
Plus: Beach volleyball tournament this week; cornhole in FiDi; progress at the Flea's new theater; protected parking at New York Dolls; Broadway condominium halfway to its final height.
With quite the cast. Plus: More traffic-control measures outside Balloon Saloon; Antique Garage's proposed hours; cobblestone decay on Greenwich; work finally underway on northwest Tribeca hotel; signage for the Flea; new FiDi "pizzeria bar." / 4 comments
Plus: The stench at W. Broadway and Warren; Greek restaurant plan includes a retail bakery; the Flea has relocated; Buddha Bar opening forecast; "Where in Tribeca...?" remains unsolved. / 6 comments
Plus: Today's Tribeca Alliance event has been canceled; big signage on the Flea's new backside; Tribeca Tower's noisy boiler; everyday objects elevated to art; "Law & Order: SVU" shoot; "A Musical History of the Lower East Side."
Plus: Graffiti Earth temporarily closed; checking in on the Flea's new building; exterior window shades; City Winery organizing a big music festival in Queens. / 2 comments
If it seems like there's a new building going up on every other block, that's because there is. Here's a recap of the 19 new buildings under construction in Tribeca—all but one are residential. / 6 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: Start date for the five-year Worth Street reconstruction; whether to give 70 Vestry 33 more private parking spaces; Two Hands sidewalk tables; Five Boro Bike Tour street closures; several event permits; Wichcraft and Chipotle liquor licenses; the Flea update. / 3 comments
As a result of a legal settlement, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation had $50 million to hand out to various downtown organizations and projects. And the winners are.... / 2 comments
Plus: Monsters on Lispenard; Good Stock launches office delivery; progress at the Flea's new theater; phone store closing; jazz contest winners in concert; street-photography exhibit. / 1 comment
Discussed at last night's meeting: Citigroup's renovation, both the noise and how it involves cutting down 32 trees; Sweetgreen's sidewalk seating; mariachis at Mariachi's new space; temporary sculpture at Finn Square; the Flea's new theater; Pier 26; Downtown Boathouse; and the Tribeca Meet & Greet.
Plus: Still another New York Ranger lives in the area; timeline for the Flea's move; adding the Hudson River to the ferry expansion plan. / 11 comments
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?
Translation: Hello Mikey Flowers, for 25 years now, you and your team have been providing a white rose for the... — Tribeca Citizen / Mikey Flowers and the 9/11 Memorial keep a tradition alive