The latest from a local chess expert -- who is also 12; recipes from Maman's kitchens; a coloring book of Washington Market Park; the history of the Brooklyn Bridge and more.
The usual Tribeca events are scaled down again this year, but there's still fun to be had door-to-door at the neighborhood's storefronts and at Washington Market Park. / 9 comments
A local filmmaker rereleases her documentary; Washington Market Park concert is next week; the Craft Studio will reopen Sunday; Chabad block party on Sunday.
The neighborhood escaped tragedy with Ida, but rising flood waters will soon be a theme. / 1 comment
Plus the concerts at Duane Park will continue for September; Fonda is on its way; Chabad of Tribeca will host outdoor High Holiday services. / 1 comment
Washington Market Park is in full tulip season, and it won't last much longer so head on over. / 5 comments
Plus It's My Park Day is May 8 at both Duane Park and Washington Market Park; Hudson Square BID reopens its parks with more seating; Downtown Soccer League registration starts tomorrow. / 1 comment
The Friends of Washington Market Park commissioned a coloring book with charming drawings of the park's natural and man-made features. / 2 comments
Plus Frenchette Bakery has added Saturday hours; the German School has added another grade; Dr. Smood's on Hubert is still in play, but on hold. / 1 comment
In one of the odder neighborhood mysteries, a man calmly cuts down the Washington Market Park court's net, and it is discovered a day later dumped behind the work shed at the park. / 22 comments
Local residents shop for downtown families in need; trees are back at Washington Market Park and coming to Whole Foods; bubble dining at Pier 17 rooftop. / 1 comment
A neighbor compiles art from around the country that gets out the vote; the pumpkin as politics in Washington Market Park; a family pilgrimage to Ladder 8; Blue Moon Fish has its last day on Greenwich.
It's been pretty much downhill since The Harrison closed. Though Teakwood and Upon the Palace are good recent additions to... — Richard / Mr Chow is indeed closing
have to agree here - will of course give the Olio e Piu team a fair shake but i hope... — Peter G / Mr Chow is indeed closing
When will representatives of Downtown Dance Factory be allowed to return to the building to retrieve all the costumes for... — James Bogardus / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
If you read the article you’d see it is not true. Headline is misleading — Jennifer / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Looking forward to all the local kids performances at this year’s event! — Wendy Kong / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park
Agree with N Moore Guy Re Chow but this new place is so not the answer. — Another N moore Guy / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Great photos, thanks for posting! — SW / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park