NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: TRIBECA BLU HOTEL
A photo tour of the new hotel at Canal and Broadway.

CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES (MAY 2012)
It was neighbors vs. proposed new restaurants, along with a discussion about leering patrons at Uncle Mike’s and whether people who live in big, fancy condos have enough space in which to roam. Read all about it.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/10: Robbery at knifepoint. Plus: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp go househunting; 1WTC spire issues; Maserati boat takes off; William C. Thompson leaves the BPCA; Demi Monde.
••• 5/12: Bike-share map. Plus: White powder at two schools; child falls at Battery Park City Library; more on the 50 Varick photo studio plans; how Sarabeth Levine eats; Governors Island events.
••• 5/13: FiDi stabbing. Plus: Staircase remodel; moving back to a previous apartment; Goya’s Tribeca-related history.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: JOSH BACH
While the Seaport store sells Josh Bash merchandise—ties, cufflinks, bow ties, boxers, and pens—it also has a whole lot more. Gift-givers, pay attention.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Ten sales were recorded in the past week.

COMING UP
Woodyfest, juggling, Chely Wright, the BoDeans, a photo swap, and a lot of art.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/10: New sandwich shop. Plus: Yet another nail salon?; Harry’s Italian pizza report; JCP pop-up shop; CSA sign-up; Greenmarket report (including how to get your hands on free fish heads); Kutsher’s delivery; kids’ chairs.
••• 5/12: Chambers construction work extended. Plus: Jean restaurant; Washington Market Park; new Fidi café; fireworks late tonight.
••• 5/13: Another restaurant on Murray. Plus: Resurfaced Bogardus Plaza; checking in at Bowne & Co.; Asphalt Green update; East River Ferry refreshments.
••• Congratulations to Michelle for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday at 8 a.m.

PHOTO SAFARI
Nudists dining on the lawn—and more photographic fun.