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SHALL WE DANCE?
Fred Astaire Dance Studio Downtown New York has opened in Tribeca. Offering a First Private Introductory Lesson, Group Lesson, and Practice Party just for $40. Learn the basics of Ballroom, Latin and Social dancing! No partner necessary! Don’t worry if you have a busy schedule—our studio is open 7 days a week! Monday-Friday 1-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-267-9500, nydowntown@fredastaire.com. Sponsored.
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FALLING GLASS AT 111 MURRAY
Pieces ended up as far away as the Battery Park City ball fields.
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JENNI KAYNE IS OPENING HERE TODAY
The “store” appears to be in the former Matt Bernson space on Harrison Street. But you can’t walk out with merchandise; you have to order it and it’ll be shipped to you.
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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“How long will the Bogardus Plaza construction take?” —N. The answer, along with some renderings and a community liaison contact.
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SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/2: A growing memorial. Plus: Why is there no alert system for terror attacks?; Argo Electronics blames city bureaucracy; revealed Broadway facade; “Bull” shoot; checking in on new Chambers building.
••• 11/3: Several occupied Church Street storefronts are for rent (above). Plus: Hudson River Park has reopened; the next Tribeca Meet & Greet; Warren Street closure for water-main work; “Off the Wall” at Soho Photo.
••• 11/4: Friends & Fashion pop-up shop. Plus: Exhibit about re-editing The Wizard of Oz; update on the massive air conditioner outside McDonald’s; the Release of the Fishes; glorious time of year at the Tribeca Greenmarket.
••• 11/5: 56 Leonard retail. Plus: Demolition in the former Shoofly space; post-restoration facade revealed at 108 Leonard; the main entrance of 19 Park Place; “Nighthawks” and “Law & Order: SVU” shoots.
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IN THE NEWS
••• 11/2: Male model melee. Plus: P.S. 89 principal Veronica Najjar’s two experiences with terror attacks; remembering James Gill.
••• 11/3: Barriers added to bike path (photo by C.). Plus: Vigils to remember the victims of the attack; a terrorist group claimed responsibility; two local news sites closed down; the history of 46 Walker; taxi thief jumps into river.
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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Sonia F. Stock for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? Click the link to discover the answer.
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NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Why has Goldman Sachs been wood-chipping all the trees on the Vesey Street side of their building? Nine down. One to go.” —J. The answer (and Goldman had nothing to do with it).
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THE OLD J&R BUILDING IS BEING TORN DOWN
It will be replaced by a new three-story building dedicated to retail.
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