The Tribeca neighborhood is experiencing significant changes this fall, with longtime businesses celebrating major milestones while others face closure due to real estate developments. The most notable celebration comes from Hemingway Gallery, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year, while several establishments are being forced to relocate as property sales reshape the local commercial landscape.
Hemingway African Gallery & Safaris, which moved to Tribeca in 2019, represents a remarkable second-generation success story that began five decades ago. The business was originally founded in 1975 by Brian Gaisford and his friend Gregory Hemingway, who was the grandson of the legendary writer Ernest Hemingway. Today, the gallery is operated by Brian's children, siblings Logan and Tuck Gaisford, who have maintained their father's vision while expanding the business's impact. The gallery specializes in bringing authentic African artwork to new audiences across New York City, while their travel division focuses on educating and inspiring patrons through wildlife conservation efforts and art preservation initiatives.
The neighborhood is also experiencing significant commercial disruptions as real estate transactions force longtime establishments to close or relocate. Anotheroom, a popular local establishment, has officially closed its doors as part of the broader changes affecting the corner of Walker Street, West Broadway, and Sixth Avenue following a major property sale. The owners are reportedly planning to relocate to a new space just south of the historic Odeon restaurant, though recent comments from patrons suggest this relocation may face unexpected challenges. Additionally, Tribeca Park Cafe closed its doors on Friday, marking another departure from the neighborhood's established dining scene.
The cultural calendar is also heating up with New York Textile Month X, which begins September 1st alongside Fashion Week. Longtime Tribeca resident Mary Jaeger will showcase her work through an open studio and pop-up exhibition running from September 6 to 14, with daily hours from noon to 6 PM at 219 Johnson Avenue in Brooklyn. The exhibition will feature collaborative work with textile artist Hatsumi Yoshida, focusing on innovative layering materials, specialized dyeing techniques, intricate hand-stitching, and unexpected embellishments. Art enthusiasts can attend a special artist talk scheduled for Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 3 PM.
The neighborhood has also attracted attention from the entertainment industry, with film crews recently spotted shooting scenes for a new television series about John F. Kennedy Jr. Local residents caught glimpses of the production for Ryan Murphy's "American Love Story," featuring actors Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon portraying Kennedy and his wife, Carolyn Bessette. The production has been filming in Kennedy's former haunts throughout the area, creating what witnesses described as particularly striking and somewhat eerie scenes that capture the essence of the couple's time in the neighborhood.
