NOSY NEIGHBOR: ARE BUSES ALLOWED TO IDLE ON LAIGHT?
“With increased frequency over the past several months, Academy commuter buses have begun parking on the south side of Laight between Hudson and Greenwich leading up to the evening rush hour. Has the city expanded the ‘idling zone’ for commuter buses in Tribeca?”

IN THE NEWS
••• 8/16: Why is 1 World Trade Center lit red? Plus: Is the building no longer set to be the country’s tallest?; a fancy new preschool downtown; Jane Pratt; 1WTC showing up on at least one truck.
••• 8/17: Major new retail space. Plus: Where the “Sphere” might end up; Hudson Square rezoning process begins; Jungsik on Deathwatch; kosher restaurant in Soho; Thom Browne goes Grey; 93 Worth rendering.
••• 8/19: Pier 40 restrooms closed. Plus: The “N.” in “N. Moore”; Brookfield CEO sells apartment; jeweler retires; Hudson Square Garbage Garage.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: 55 FULTON MARKET BY KEY FOOD
The grand opening of 55 Fulton Market by Key Food was Friday. Before we take a look around—and say somewhat snobby things—let’s get one thing straight: It’s a game changer for southeast FiDi, in that it’s mostly a genuinely pleasant place to be.

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN TRIBECA
Thirteen sales were recorded in the past week (and now we know how much over asking J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler paid to live at 140 Franklin).

WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Is it really possible no one knows where this is? It’s not in an obscure location.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/16: Church Street Kitchen is open. Plus: Aquatic fitness studio update; Annie Lennox and Amy Sedaris (not together); politicians on behalf of IPN; Tribeca Canvas.
••• 8/17: Are you the Deep Throat of the Asphalt Green stalemate? Let’s talk. Plus: North End Grill and Blue Smoke sidewalk seating; Sherlock Holmes and Anthony Edwards filming here Monday; dental correction.
••• 8/19: Another Laughing Man café. Plus: Juicer coming to FiDi; R&R Coffee in FiDi; “Triburbia” now available locally; intercity bus law.

WELCOME TO TWEEBECA
To paraphrase Gore Vidal: Love it or loathe it, you can never leave it or lose it.