COFFEE WITH TRIBURBIA AUTHOR KARL TARO GREENFELD
In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham’s work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood’s shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. Plus: A provocative little excerpt and a map of the buildings and businesses in the book.

IN THE NEWS
••• 7/26: Battery Maritime Building. Plus: Running into a celebrity; bees rescued near the Brooklyn Bridge; taxi vs. traffic light; Katy Perry sells at a loss.
••• 7/29: Warren Street feature. Plus: More on Fulton Street’s cute new café; Battery Park City singer on TV contest.

LOOKING FOR A LITTLE SPONTANEOUS DISCOVERY?
There’s something fun and musical and interactive in Battery Park. And that’s all I’m going to say for now.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 7/28: Sign the Asphalt Green petition. Plus: Free semi-private training demo; new café on Fulton; Greenmarket update (including a neat new take-a-bag program); Ice Cream Sunday.
••• Congratulations to Jim Smithers for correctly IDing last week’s Where in Tribeca…? We’ll play again Friday at 8 a.m.

PHOTO SAFARI
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. Below: You might want to steer clear of this street lamp for a while.