PETITION DEMANDS END TO COUNTERFEIT VENDORS
“What was once a peaceful and secure residential street has now descended into a state of persistent chaos, lawlessness, and public endangerment.”

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FOLLOWING THE MONEY PART 2
The PAC named People for Public Space has now contributed tens of thousands to oppose the campaign of City Council incumbent Chris Marte.

SEEN & HEARD
BPC farmers market has performance for kids. Plus a Chinatown market this weekend; progress at Modern Bagels on Church; fireworks will be on the East River this year.

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PROGRESS (FINALLY) ON TOWNHOUSE ON DUANE PARK
Work has been resumed at 172 Duane, which has been under construction since 2015 but largely dormant that whole time. It’s hard to remember what the building looks like underneath.

NEIGHBORHOOD JOINTS ON THE TIMES’ 100 BEST LIST
Tribeca holds its own.

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SEEN & HEARD
Meadow Lane gets a paint job. Plus par baked frozen bagels from Zucker’s; movies at the Oculus; an all-day breakfast food truck on N. Moore.

JACADI HAS CLOSED; A NAIL SALON IS COMING IN
Peach Bling has taken the space of the French children’s clothing retailer on Reade. The company has another location in Long Island City.