Plus: New buildings but not new schools; teachers told not to criticize testing; men's fashion shoot. / 2 comments
Plus: The new salon at the Roxy Hotel; dancers photographed around the neighborhood; "Surface Resonance" show; two commercial shoots this week.
Plus: Harrison Street building may be used for fashion; get ready for digital signage in the World Trade Center mall; St. Joseph's Chapel in Battery Park City is at risk of losing its home; 1 World Trade Center is now 67% leased.
Plus: Reconstructing the faces of unidentified murder victims; when 359 Broadway was home to photographer Matthew Brady's studio; praising Patrick Parrish; the office of Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal.
Discussed at last night's meeting: An update on the crane accident and what might be done differently; Bogardus Plaza progress report; work to start soon on City Vineyard, the restaurant at Pier 26; M1-5 and its neighbors' frustration; Citigroup plaza changes; Spring Studios lighting; Tribeca Family Festival; Transportation Alternatives event. / 2 comments
Plus: Amenities at 49 Chambers conversion; FedEx vs. 20 Pine; taxi driver's wallet stolen (and another warning about cheap gym locks); virtual reality and branded content at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. / 1 comment
Plus: Video of the crane from the day before the accident; TD Bank branch closed; updates on Hudson River Park security and signage; Bowling Green is getting renamed; "Limitless" is back again. / 8 comments
Plus: Ellis Island film by JR and starring Robert De Niro; the Odeon and how it came to be; the Tribeca Film Festival's plans for Pier 57. / 1 comment
Plus: Three Tribeca tweens star in indie rock music video; a Tribeca artist's one-woman theater piece; the 2016 dates for the Tribeca Film Festival Presented by AT&T; Shinola goes west.
Plus: Tribeca Family Festival is this Saturday; a peek inside Mmuseumm2; Poem in Your Pocket day; clever Housing Works signage. / 5 comments
Plus: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian partied at Belle Reve; the "Door in the Dark" installation at the Tribeca Film Festival; Community Board 1's new members include a 17-year-old; J. Crew's Mickey Drexler attempts a bold flip.
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Mr Komanoff, Mara Gay noted Mayor Mamdani’s connection with taxi and Uber drivers. It is my understanding that Mayor Mamdani... — JSA / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Am a bit surprised at the extent of votes for Cuomo. Actually a number of people we know did not... — Lisa / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Just the sort of attitude that makes me want to get out! All ready made a deal — Don / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
Thanks, Mr. Komanoff. You're right, onwards! I did indeed enjoy MG's column, and thanks for sharing for all here. — malcolm / Mamdani wins mayoral race; Cuomo takes Tribeca
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