NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: POOKIE & SEBASTIAN
“We started uptown,” says Alex, manager of the new Pookie & Sebastian boutique on Reade, “for the uptown girl who wants that downtown feeling.” Take a look around.

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NEW KARATE CLASS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
Karate provides many benefits, including physical fitness, greater confidence, self-defense, and a way to unwind. At Ueshiro Downtown Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo, students learn traditional Okinawan karate—the original form, as it has been practiced for centuries. Through karate training, you can truly develop a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Now is the best time to start. And to make it easier, Ueshiro Downtown has started offering a class on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Tribeca Health & Fitness (107 Chambers). For more information, call 646-745-6172 or visit downtownkaratedojo.com. Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 4/10: Downtown Eataly is likely delayed. Plus: Appeals court rules in favor of photopeeper Arne Svenson; a visit to Toni Morrison’s loft; Port Authority subpoenaed over awarding of 1WTC observatory concession; Maiden Lane public space.
••• 4/11: Rupert Murdoch companies are considering 2 World Trade Center. Plus: Banker sued for Airbnb-ing his rent-stabilized loft; Harvey Weinstein gets off; Irish Hunger Memorial architect to lead a tour.

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ZOIE’S CAFÉ HAS CLOSED
After 13 years, the breakfast and lunch spot at 49 Beach is no more.

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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS OUTSIDE OF NYC?
Eastern Monmouth County, New Jersey, is a 40-minute ferry ride to NYC and has become a popular place to live for both first and second home buyers. Locals enjoy the sandy beaches, world class restaurants, over 20 golf courses, great schools, low taxes and much, much more! Email us at PutDownRootsNJ@gmail.com for more information and call us today! Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/9: 30 Park Place’s concrete curtain wall. Plus: Observatory ticket snafu; fireworks tonight off Liberty Island; new Beekman tower’s zig-zag windows; Conception art show; one heck of a shopping cart.
••• 4/10: Two streets getting milled and resurfaced. Plus: Cannon blasts; new kids’ fitness program; a peek inside Telephone Sales & Service; Lot 77 Japanese bakery.
••• 4/11: Janelle Monáe at the Winter Garden. Plus: Falafellas opening in FiDi; Cloud Gallery is open; photography exhibit at Steve Amedee Gallery (above); agenda additions for Community Board 1 Seaport Committee.

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CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Discussed at this month’s meeting: How to get some authority over sidewalk cafés in the neighborhood; the cabaret license for Haus nightclub; American Flatbread’s efforts to reach out to its neighbors; Church Street School event.

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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to David for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? (Click the link to discover the answer.) We’ll play again Friday morning.

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