TORLY KID WILL CLOSE MID-SUMMER
Carol Adams said she’s watched business decline significantly over the past three years, and has decided to close her boutique after 15 years in business on Hudson and Duane.

BAKED TRIBECA IS CLOSING
This is real blow to the neighborhood, and to anyone with a well-informed sweet tooth.

DINE AROUND DOWNTOWN TOMORROW
The Downtown Alliance’s annual food festival is set for Tuesday, May 21, and will include dozens your local favorites, including some newcomers to the scene.

THE HISTORY OF COMMUNICATIONS IN PAINT
The ceiling of the Barclay-Vesey Building, or New York Telephone Building, or 100 Barclay, tells the story of communications from smoke signals to early telephones.

THE WONDER IS OPEN FOR (MEMBERS-ONLY) BUSINESS
The play space and parent hang that had everyone, well, wondering since the community board approved a liquor license opened on Mother’s Day with a waitlist already in place.

SEEN & HEARD
Wildflower walk at The Battery. Plus, gardening and turtles at Washington Market Park; luxury rides at Brookfield; a Taino celebration at the Museum of the American Indian.

FUNDRAISER FOR VICTIM OF ACCIDENT ON MURRAY
A longtime resident writes to say that a fundraiser has been set up by co-workers at the city’s Human Resources Administration office at Barclay and West streets.

SEEN & HEARD
Noted Tribeca on pause. Ambassador has closed; Tribeca Art+Culture Night seeking volunteers; the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel gets resurfaced; Girl Scout troop will set up shop on Duane.

BARLEYCORN THROWS IN THE TOWEL
The bar and restaurant at 20 Murray whose building has been vacated ever since the collapse at 21 Park Place, has decided to close permanently.

WHERE IN TRIBECA?
This woodland creature and his pals are also joined by a few lizards adorning this downtown gem.