SEEN & HEARD
••• 2/18: Preview of a new gallery. Plus: Tokyo Bay has been closed for some work; SoulCycle benefit for Bogardus Plaza; nail salon moved across the street; is BMCC off limits?
••• 2/19: Progress at the new northwest Tribeca hotel. Plus: A large roll of bills was lost; shipping store moving out; specialty donuts at Best Market (above); two exhibits opening at Taymour Grahne Gallery; recital at Soho Photo.
••• 2/20: A peek inside the Foundrae boutique. Plus: When Tokyo Bay and Dona Bella Pizzeria will reopen; Peter Hujar’s photographs of Lower Manhattan landmarks; Walt Whitman and Fowler and Wells; ceramic exhibit at R & Company; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting.
••• 2/21: Tribeca’s third Chipotle is confirmed. Plus: A memorial for the crane accident; clarification on Da Mikele ownership; a rave review for the rent-a-puss experience at Little Lions; yet another reason to love Court Street Grocers.

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HELP YOUR KIDS ACE THE STATE STANDARDIZED EXAMS
Grade 3 and 4 Test Prep at Reade Street Prep offers group tutoring for state standardized exams in Math and English Language Arts. The standards-based curriculum utilizes workbooks, practice exams, and supplemental materials, along with techniques to alleviate anxiety. The instructor, a local educator with 14 years’ experience in NYC elementary schools, has extensive knowledge of the testing program, having served as a test coordinator, state/district scorer, and direct student instructor. The 90-minute, biweekly sessions start next week, with only 10 students per session. For details, visit rsprep.com/3rd4th-test-prep or email info@rsprep.com. Sponsored.

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A NEW NINE-STORY HOTEL
With northeast Tribeca about to take off, one hopes—possibly against hope—that 88 Walker gets something nice.

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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to James 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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COME JOIN THE TRIBECA ALLIANCE
The Tribeca Alliance is building a strong, unified voice to help conserve, grow, and support the small businesses of Tribeca. Local residents and business owners are invited to our first meeting on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millenium Hilton (55 Church). Our goals: 1) The changing character of Tribeca; 2) The high cost and empty storefronts; 3) Scaffolding and construction projects; 4) Real estate tax; 5) Sanitation and vermin problems. Come with questions and concerns so you can participate in a Q&A. You will also have the opportunity to meet and speak with city officials. Please RSVP here. Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 2/18: Tom Colicchio’s restaurant has a name—it’s based on two phrenologists who worked in 5 Beekman. Plus: The FiDi tower with school at its base runs into headwinds at the Landmarks Preservation Commission; the first public meeting of the FiDi Neighborhood Association.
••• 2/19: The cat café on Grand Street is now open (above). Plus: Estela spin-off reportedly opens next week; why tall ships don’t visit New York City more often; Tracy Anderson’s bookkeeper accused of theft; Manhattan Youth’s exotic animal show.

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WELCOME TO TWEEBECA
Can you believe what @soandso tweeted about Tribeca?

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