STATE OF THE SITE
It’s been a long time since I last reported on what’s going on behind the scenes. Related: Please consider making a non-tax-deductible donation or you can forget about this pug getting a treat.

A CROSS TO BEAR
St. Peter’s Catholic Church has replaced the WTC “cross” with one that’s, um, uh, well…. (The comments include one from someone railing against the “elites.” I’m guessing he’s not from around here.)

SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/16: Weill Cornell office. Plus: Bank branch closing; Prime Essentials rewards program; hot fudge sauce.
••• 8/17: Stuart Smith tribute. Plus: The Eddie’s Pizza Truck cart; Best Made mugs; Macao Trading Co. is looking for models; Tribeca Greenmarket report; Atera.

PROGRESS REPORT #1: WHAT’S COMING NORTH OF CHAMBERS AND WEST OF HUDSON
Even if you’ve closely read every post in the past year, you’ll still learn something—such as the fact that yet another nail salon is on its way (in a prominent building, no less).

IN THE NEWS
••• 8/15: Tribeca entrepreneur indicted. Plus: Where dark-dining restaurant Dans le Noir? ended up; West Thames tire swing is back; Hudson Square crossing guards; Fashion’s Night Out.
••• 8/17: Nordstrom’s Soho store. Plus: François Payard Bakery opening date; a bad meal at Ninja; Dominique Strauss-Kahn; Ground Zero steel used in monuments all over..

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Oh, no! Compose closed! (I’m sure you knew that.) That pastry chef was amazing. Do you know where he’s cooking now?” —Jeremy. Got a question? Email it to tribecacitizen@gmail.com.

40 WORTH TENANT
You know that huge space at the southeast corner of W. Broadway and Worth, where the city used to have social-services offices? It’s been rented….