PROGRESS REPORT
In the next month and a half, the streets of Tribeca should look a bit different—new businesses (and new outposts of existing ones) are set to pop up all over. Let’s see what’s on its way….

CALENDAR
This weekend in and around Tribeca: Harry Nilsson documentary and tribute; 80s flicks “Popeye” and “Joystick”; SEAPaddle NYC; flowers for kids; concerts by Tracy Bonham, The Wedding Present, and others; Mayor’s Cup kayak race; free family tennis clinics; Fulton Stall Market; a look at Chinese weddings; much more.

SUGGESTION BOX: EQUINOX
(That rhymes!) Last time, we offered advice to Whole Foods on how it could improve the customer experience. I thought we might try Equinox next. Updated: Now we know that Equinox is listening—and the Tribeca location is due to be renovated—what are you waiting for? Tell ’em what you’d like to see.

IN THE NEWS
••• 8/10 roundup: Theater Bar ramps up the pre-opening buzz. Plus: Governor Paterson suggests a compromise to Park51; inside an $11.5 million apartment; One Rector Park price cuts; the Turks & Frogs guys do some moonlighting.
••• 8/11 roundup: The Chambers Street construction is starting—gentlemen, start your bulldozers. Plus: Il Matto gets a rave; W New York Downtown opens; Park51’s first (mis)steps; Tribecan Kerry Propper; and a local pastry chef goes slumming in midtown.
••• 8/12 roundup: “Bedrock Revival” at Hudson Square Park. Plus: Lady Gaga looks at a Tribeca rental; rezoning-out-hotels plan draws ire; nail salons serving alcohol; W New York Downtown’s success; Five Guys Burgers and Fries; Downtown Hospital to open a wellness and prevention center.

THE STORIES OF BATTERY PARK CITY
“A doorman once asked me if the district had once been an Indian graveyard,” says Joyce Gold (left), who’ll be leading a historical tour of Battery Park City in the fall.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/1o roundup: One York lands a fabulous car dealership. Plus: a market on Chambers; the Dash Gallery could use some help; are you the “next Dorothy”?
••• 8/11 roundup: Pomme has closed its Tribeca mini-store. Plus: Maybe RHX is closing too? Also, two commercials are about to be shot here, and a most refreshing lemonade.
••• 8/12 roundup: Calamity Chang is ready for takeoff. Plus: Civil war at Bon Chon; history tour deal; gluten-free baking mixes; a good, affordable lunch option; and a “Sporting Sail.”

A VERY COOL JOYRIDE
Wednesday was the inaugural Tribeca day of Joyride—a truck serving tangy frozen yogurt and Stumptown coffee. They’re hoping to come by weekly.

WHERE IN TRIBECA
I was walking around, wondering if I should pull the plug on this little game—it’s hard finding the right balance between too hard and too easy—when I noticed something I’d never noticed before….