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Plus a new play opens at Soho Rep.; a 9/11 connetion to blood cancers; Rat Academy on Zoom.
Plus: Dig Inn looks nearly ready; a peek at the 70 Vestry courtyard; Il Mattone got robbed; "NM 2018" shoot. / 15 comments
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Variances requested by the developer of 100 Franklin; the noise and inconvenience of Church Street Tavern's basement club; 11 Sixth Avenue atrium; karaoke bar liquor license. / 5 comments
Plus: President Obama coming on May 15; Seaport Music Festival; local thefts; Silver Lining's second act. / 10 comments
"We make innovative educational apps for children that spark curiosity about the world around them," says Justin Hsu, co-founder of MarcoPolo Learning. "Our products are designed as 'digital sandboxes' allowing for self-directed exploration and discovery."
Sample menus and other details for Marc Forgione's Laotian restaurant, the global brasserie coming to the old Matsugen space, a new vegetarian restaurant, and the Greek spot replacing Turks & Frogs. Also: More on 50 Varick, sidewalk seating at Locanda Verde and Aamanns, and a couple street events. / 2 comments
Plus: La Colombe founder gets a TV show; affordable housing discussion; yet another hotel for FiDi; Grammy-winning teacher; F. Scott Fitzgerald rolls in his grave.
Tribeca residents Damon and Lisa Liss have headquartered their two businesses—Damon Liss Design and the Liss Real Estate Group—in a storefront on Hudson. / 3 comments
He's an addiction psychotherapist you might have seen on "The Dr. Oz Show." / 1 comment
Carla Sullivan, who just founded MiniMunchers—a website about kid-friendly restaurants—shows us around her Tribeca and Battery Park City. / 1 comment
Besides all the new businesses opening soonish and laterish, there are four expansions in the works—including an upscale restaurant for south Tribeca.
I thought this park project was a product of the Onion. I watched a man poo on the street today... — Chambers Resi / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
There is a friends group you can contact: https://www.finnsquare.org/ — Tribeca Citizen / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
Finn Square is desperately in need for some TLC. Those sidwalks are in disrepair and the surrounding area + electrical... — Brian / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
They are absolutely thinking in the right direction. The streets need a massive road diet and the community would benefit... — FiDiGuy / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
Small and local businesses still exist, they just thrive closer to where people live rather than work. It's a new... — mactosh / Winston’s fails to launch
I agree that the options presented are too limited. I agree with Pam and Kathleen that we should pick one... — Jon Dubster / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint
I'd like to see Friends of Duane Park advocate for a fourth option - closing at least one side of... — Kathleen / Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint