NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: 87 ON WALKER
A new restaurant on the hip side of the district was launched by two native Tribecans, with the wine list and the decor designed with local talent as well.

Tribeca TV Festival Returns September 12-15!
Tickets on Sale Now
Guess who’s coming to Tribeca TV Festival? Hasan Minhaj, James Spader, Pam Grier, Steven Soderbergh, Jill Soloway, Forest Whitaker, and more! Brand new series premieres—Godfather of Harlem, Riverdale-spinoff Katy Keene; season premieres of your favorites—Bless This Mess, Goliath; and first looks at a First Wives Club remake from the co-writer of Girls Trip and a reimagining of Party of Five. PLUS your favorite stars and creators will be in attendance to discuss their shows after every screening! And don’t miss the 25th anniversary celebration of Friends and the Transparent series-ending “Musicale Finale”!
Check out the FULL lineup—including all post-screening Q&As.

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SQUIRRELS ON THE ATTACK AT ROCKEFELLER
There have been several reports of squirrels biting humans — for no apparent reason — and the Battery Park City Authority is warning people to beware while they work on the problem.

IN THE NEWS
More details on 5 World Trade Center RFP. Plus Heath Ledger’s Soho penthouse is for sale; a new restaurant and brewery coming to Fidi; Tribeca TV festival announcements

PS 89 YARD GETS REHAB, LOSES TREES
The Battery Park City Authority is making some updates to the yard at PS 89 and have removed all the trees, but they will restore them to bring shade back to the playground.

DEAN & DELUCA NOT CLOSING – AT LEAST WE HOPE
While the catering side of the business is “closed indefinitely,” the Soho mainstay that opened in 1977 is still open — one of only four stores left in the country after a huge expansion.

SEEN & HEARD
Fred Bivetto photos at Western Union building. Plus HRP Mamas will host its early education fair in September; a new pop-up bar at Pier 17; a backpack donation drive at everafter.

IN THE NEWS
Fire at site of Google’s upcoming offices. Plus: construction company responsible for one death in Soho is shut down; classic Soho storefront bakery closes; Fidi’s impressive mid-year lease numbers; progress on 185 Broadway.