ENROLLMENT DOWN IN LOCAL SCHOOLS
Public schools opened today across the neighborhood and in every case, enrollment is down — especially at PS 234.

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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: FASHION SQUAD SCHOOL
Project Runway alum Layana Aguilar has expanded her afterschool kids classes in a new space on Warren, and will add a retail store for her fashion line later this fall.

NOSY NEIGHBOR: WHATS UP WITH THE SIDEWALK SHED AT 234?
The sidewalk bridge covering two sides of the school has been up for what I think is at least four years, and it looks like there’s a ways to go.

A NEW DIRECTOR FOR CHURCH STREET SCHOOL
The director of the Brooklyn Music School comes to Tribeca; Mulberry & Vine opens today; curbside composting will come back to the neighborhood.

SEEN & HEARD
Some retail coming back to life? At least the lights are on at Modell’s; Healthynest coming soon; comedy at Wagner Park; a couple last shots from 9/11, including La Marseillaise at Hook & Ladder 8.

IN THE NEWS
A primer on 250 Water. Plus a local filmmaker follows the children of 9/11; Jane Rosenthal on Sept. 11th; the homeless man on Murray and Church.

9/11 IMAGES FROM AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The World Trade Center was packed Saturday night and just as busy yesterday, with visitors coming to the memorial and landing as far north as Hubert Street.