FIRST IMPRESSIONS: CROWN SHY
A downtown kid grew up to be a chef at one Michelin-starred restaurant after another until he landed here, at his new project in Fidi at 70 Pine.
WOMAN STRUCK BY CAR ON MURRAY
The Post reports that a woman was hit while crossing the intersection at Murray and West streets and lost her left leg below the knee, according to police and witnesses.
EYESORE OF THE WEEK
The Mailboxes of Tribeca. These are federal property and the Post Office should care for them properly — and give our streets a bit of a pick-me-up.
DESTINATION ICE CREAM: MILKCOW
If you like vanilla soft serve, then you will love the new ice cream trend out of South Korea that is sweeping the globe (really) and is now installed in Chinatown.
SEEN & HEARD
A unicorn hangs on Hudson. Plus a Vineyard Vines popup at the Winter Garden; a fishing program at Wagner; Biso Man strikes again; a series of design events start soon downtown.
IN THE NEWS
Traffic light for South End Avenue. Plus new tenants at 7 World Trade; bogus boat rides at The Battery; a hotel planned for Fulton and Broadway; Fulton Plaza Apartments sold.
SEEN & HEARD
Dr. Phil reviews Gigino’s while standing on the street. Plus Battery Park City hosts a free version of a hit play from The Flea at the Irish Hunger Memorial; learn mahjong at the China Institute.
WHERE IN TRIBECA?
Mother’s Day edition. A greeting — and an apology — to all the moms out there on your designated day of rest? celebration? little league?