GOTAN WAS READY TO OPEN; NOW IT IS BOARDED UP
The cafe across from the Franklin Street station had just opened on Monday for the first time in 10 weeks. Now the owners aren’t sure what the future holds.

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EXACTLY WHAT WAS THE CURFEW FOR?
The curfew seems to be working to curtail two groups: the protestors and the citizens who want to bring the city back to life. Is that really the idea?

WELCOME BACK! A FEW MORE DOORS OPEN
Takahachi is back after 10 weeks; Tamarind is now serving lunch and dinner; Serafina has expanded its lunch menu; and Biscuits and Bath on Hudson has reopened for grooming only.

TWO HANDS IS BACK WITH A SPECIALTY MARKET
The Australian cafe is open for takeout and delivery, and has also used the pandemic as an opportunity to start selling its specialty items and staples to go.

THE RETURN OF THE OLD GUARD
Reade Street Pub and The Patriot — the old-school old timers — have joined the local bars now serving again, with drinks passed through their doors and windows.

IN THE NEWS
Putting money behind anti-racist causes. Plus the work of ESPO is Soho is now being stolen; an A train separates as it enters the Chambers Street station; a Met gets sued by local landlord.

SEEN & HEARD
A socially distant welcome for one of the newest downtowners. Plus a local Girl Scout troop hosts a prom photo op; Varick may get cordoned off near precinct; Smith & Mills is serving.

LOCAL MESSAGES THAT SUPPORT THE CAUSE
Local businesses took to social media and to their own storefronts to support Black Lives Matter, even if it meant adding messages to their boarded up windows.

PIER 26 STILL ON TRACK
Pier 26 construction is moving ahead despite some initial delays and logistical challenges due to the pandemic. It’s back on track to be finished late summer.

WHERE IN TRIBECA?
A little color in these dark times. Where is this feathered friend?