R. wrote: "Might be fun to compile a list of fiction and non-fiction that takes place in Tribeca." / 22 comments
Plus: "Triburbia" in paperback; 101 Warren duplex on the market for $35 million; fishing with North End Grill's chef; 62 Beach analysis; teenage sex. / 1 comment
Plus: Juicer coming to FiDi; R&R Coffee in FiDi; "Triburbia" now available locally; intercity bus law.
137 Franklin, 71 Laight, and the Arman. Plus: 88 Reade; Tribeca Film Festival dates; Barry's Bootcamp; New Amsterdam Market food-truck caravan; Washington street art; "Triburbia." / 4 comments
A review and a trend piece. Plus: The atmosphere inside Dakota Roadhouse; Stuyvesant principal resigns.
Plus: Three city buildings closer to being sold—or maybe not; tourist attacked with hammer; BPCA vs. Asphalt Green; oyster colony discovered; bike-share program possibly delayed; waffle truck; two loft sales; the World Financial Center; dad klatsch. / 2 comments
In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham's work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood's shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. / 2 comments
Tribeca writer Karl Taro Greenfeld's first novel, "Triburbia," comes out on Tuesday. As a teaser to the interview with him that I'll post later today, here's a provocative little excerpt. Plus: I have three signed copes to give away. (Update: The books have been won. Go buy a copy.) / 9 comments
Is the W subway line doomed? • Anthrax scare at the WFC • Street construction update • An in-depth look at Triburbia (from 2006) • And more
Or make it a mall of counterfeiters, like a Needle Park or, better yet, the modern-day Essex Market of counterfeiting.... — James Bogardus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed