CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
••• Part 1: Tribeca is about to get a rooftop restaurant.
••• Part 2: Residents persuaded the committee to refuse liquor license to a diner.
••• Part 3: The bike lanes got approved. Plus: Two “improvements” the Department of Transportation decided to do while it was in the area.
••• Part 4: What else was discussed—including plans for a caviar bar in the old Silver Lining space, an unnamed fitness studio on Warren, free tickets to the Flea, alcohol downgrade at Kori Tribeca, and a new newsstand.

TWO LEADING DOWNTOWN DANCE SCHOOLS HAVE JOINED FORCES
Committed to training dancers from diverse communities across all dance styles, Dance New Amsterdam and Moving Visions Dance are launching DNA kids. Kicking off Sept. 16, classes taught by dance professionals include Modern Ballet, Choreography, Modern Performance Workshop, Pre-Ballet, Contemporary, and more for ages 3-16 at the Moving Visions studio in Tribeca. Registration info is here; save 10% by mentioning Tribeca Citizen. Call 212-608-7681 with any questions; movingvisionsdance.com. Sponsored.

DO YOU LIKE COCKTAILS AND CONSPIRACY?
There’s a new semi-private club coming for progressive muckrakers: Tarbell Industries, founded by a FiDi resident who wants a place to scheme.

WHEN WILL THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BE FINISHED?
A look at the progress of the World Trade Center, with info on which buildings are expected to open when and which shops have been lined up for the mall, and recent photos inside 1 World Trade Center.

AMERICAN FLATBREAD’S AMAZING BRUNCH DEAL
Have you tried brunch at American Flatbread Tribeca Hearth? The regular lunch menu and a special brunch menu are available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch-only highlights include flatbreads inspired by eggs Benedict, eggs Florentine, and quiche Lorraine—each of which you can get on a three-course prix fixe (with salad and dessert) for just $15. American Flatbread Tribeca Hearth is kid-friendly (but big enough that you can go kid-free) and gluten-free options are available. Hudson and Desbrosses; 212-776-1441. Sponsored.

IN THE NEWS
••• 9/9: Pier 17’s last night. Plus: A local who goes there; the story of the World Trade Center trademarks; historic Seaport building not getting landmarked.
••• 9/10: Hudson River Park rapist pleads guilty. Plus: Artist Raymond Pettibon; shiny new building for the Seaport skyline; Alexander Wang partied at Pier 17; 25 Broad refurbished; Canal Street building.
••• 9/11: Khe-Yo’s sandwich kiosk. Plus: Parm opening in Brookfield Place; election results; residents slam Seaport City concept; 334 Canal condos; feds seize FiDi condos from Russians; inside the 9/11 Museum; 1 World Trade Center’s disappointing spire.

A NEW FITNESS STUDIO IS COMING TO JAY STREET
But exactly what kind has yet to be decided. It’s down to two companies….

COMING SOON: STITCHED TRIBECA
Neighborhood crafters (and those wanting to learn) will soon have a new hangout: Battery Park City resident Val Chan is opening Stitched Tribeca next month.

DANCING FROM THE HEART
Chatting with Ellen Robbins, a dance teacher for more than four decades (who is now teaching here), about what children can get from dance—including grace, poise, and an outlet for self-expression.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 9/9: The garbage garage gets glassed. Plus: 24-hour diner construction is underway; Donna Ferrato photo show (and construction-site art-project block party); North End Grill’s Sunday Dinner; new 71 Reade rendering; the Lady Bunny.
••• 9/10: Shinola block party. Plus: Spanish restaurant update (and café?); construction kitten news; Governors Island show of Sandy photos; DeRose Method photo exhibit; Tribute in Light; Brandy Library is branching out.
••• 9/11: Big rooftop addition on Greenwich. Plus: Exhibit of 9/11 tiles; Silver Lining’s swan song; By Joy Gryson party; Shinola events for kids; Alfanoose’s new location; Raymond Pettibon’s dog.