Newsletter: June 15

IS THE BMCC CAMPUS STILL IN PLAY?
If Related Companies succeeds in moving the BMCC campus, we could end up with a wall of glass buildings like the dreadful Trump ones on the Upper West Side.

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FIRST LOOK: 111 MURRAY
Check out renderings of the 62-story tower, the public plaza, the streetscapes, and the retail spaces.

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WIN A PRIVATE CRUISE IN NEW YORK HARBOR!
To celebrate its return to the marina off Pier 25, S-Cruise by Smartboat is offering a free 90-minute cruise to one lucky reader (and up to three of his/her friends or family members). To enter, simply email tribecacitizen@gmail.com with “S-Cruise” as the subject line, and a winner will be randomly chosen on June 19. The eco-friendly Smartboat 23 has room for four passengers. There are several cruise options (including custom ones), but the recommended itinerary—and the one being offered as a prize—is under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges; down and around Governor’s Island; and over to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. For details, visit s-cruise-nyc.com. Prize must be redeemed before Sept. 30, 2015. Sponsored.

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CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Tribeca Grand’s new jazz club (with help from the Silver Lining guys); City Winery’s restaurant at Pier 25; Downtown Boathouse urination; M1-5 patrons; Hudson River Park bike path signage; Maison Kayser sidewalk café; Sukkot and sukkahs.

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GET YOUR FATHER’S DAY OFF TO A FUN, HEALTHY START
Join ARC Athletics for a one-mile fun run on Sunday, June 21, to benefit the American Cancer Society. All ages are welcome! We’ll start at 8 a.m. at the basketball courts by Pier 25, heading north for a half mile, then turning around and running back. A donation of $25 (or $35 the day of) is required, and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information and to sign up, contact Gene Schafer at ARC Athletics: 212-281-6412 or gene@arcathletics.com. Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 6/11: Jennifer Lawrence is looking for a Tribeca rental. Plus: “Digital tastemaker” Chris Black; Hamptons ferry not happening from North Cove Marina; medical school rents space here.
••• 6/12: A helicopter took off from North Cove Marina. Plus: Houseman’s menu and interior; Italian soccer star said to be moving to Tribeca; “Dream House” installation taking up residence in Chelsea; a rave for Le District; new frigate at the Seaport.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 6/11: Jacadi kidswear store is open. Plus: Citigroup’s sidewalk shed is going up; Dirty Bird now serving beer and wine; fireworks; meditation, orgasmic and otherwise.
••• 6/12: Cortlandt Alley condos. Plus: Egregious FedEx parking; Seamless delivery fee; “The Affair” shoot; Neil Sedaka and the Klezmatics concert; Lowdown Hudson Music Fest lineup; Parm opening; fireworks.
••• 6/13: North End Grill’s outdoor bar. Plus: Opening forecast for the BMCC pool; new kosher deli; Gelsey Kirkland’s ballet school moving to DUMBO; Collect Pond Park update; custom T-shirts.

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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Andrea 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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A WHIRLYBIRD’S-EYE VIEW
Albert C. Lee has shared a bunch of amazing photos he took on a recent helicopter tour over New York City—including fresh takes on 1 World Trade Center, Governors Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

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