UNIONS PROTEST QUEENS PROJECT
E. sent pics of a noisy protest yesterday that was going before 8a and still going strong at 3p. Turns out it was Laborers Local 79, Construction and General Building Laborers, arguing that Robert de Niro’s $600 million Wildflower Studios, which he is building in Astoria along with partners, is using non-union workers. The project was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and is being built by Leeding Builders Group and scheduled to be done in 2023.

RIVER & BLUES STARTS NEXT WEEK
The Battery Park City Authority’s River & Blues Concert Series in Wagner Park starts July 7 and runs on all Thrusdays in July: July 14, July 21, July 28, at 6p. See the lineup and make reservations here (the concerts are free).

FREE OUTDOOR DINING AREA AT BROOKFIELD
Brookfield has once again set up Portside, its outdoor seating on the plaza in front of the Wintergarden, and it’s free and open to the public. It’s open 9a to 9p and can be reserved for parties bigger than 12. (It seats 250 total.) There is food and drink for purchase from Tartinery and a bunch of events planned, including a book club and library, lessons on oyster shucking, knot tying, crafts. See the lineup here.

HOURS AND SMORGASBURG EXTENDED AT OCULUS
Oculus shops are open till 8p on weekdays through the summer and Smorgasburg has added six more vendors including bao, Indonesian rice bowls, and arancini. The market has 20 vendors total and is open every Friday 11a to 7.