PATISSERIE CHANSON HAS CLOSED
The restaurant, cocktail bar and bakery opened a year and a half ago, after taking nearly that much time to renovate the Maison Kayser space.

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SIDEWALK LOUDSPEAKER TORMENTING NEIGHBORS
The people operating the public plaza at Broadway and White are using a camera and loudspeaker to monitor — and censor — activity there.

SEEN & HEARD
World Cup soccer on Oculus Plaza. Plus a US Coast Guard ship will be open for tours; a sunset view; progress at Friedman’s.

ZUTTO’S SUMMER BREEZE MENU
Catch the summer specials now at Zutto — new cold dishes as the perfect refreshing antidote to these hot and humid days. Starters for $7.99, cold ramen for $15.99 and a new fried rice dish for $13.99. And add on a free mocktail mojito to make it the perfect night either inside or on the deck at Hudson and Harrison. / Sponsored

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MORE ILLEGAL SMOKE SHOPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Jungle on Mars and Top Shelf “Convenience” are the latest additions to the city’s burgeoning collection of smoke shops posing as convenience stores.

IN THE NEWS
Suits against congestion pricing. Plus Staten Island might sue too; an emerging design star among us; construction resumes at 125 Greenwich.

SEEN & HEARD
BMCC helps out WMP. Plus the viewiest spot in the 1st Precinct; oysters and champagne on the sidewalk; Real Pilates adds a BK location.

WALKER HOTEL ROOF BAR RACKS UP COMPLAINTS
The space — now called The Flower Shop Rooftop — is driving neighbors nuts with chatter and music, and the hotel didn’t offer much of a solution.