CATCHING UP WITH NEW KIDS: CASA CARMEN
The restaurant is a third generation descendant of El Bajío in Mexico City; a second location will open this month in the Flatiron.

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SUMMER IN THE PARKS
So many events, so little time. We are lucky to live here.

IN THE NEWS
Easing the way for residential conversions. Plus leaves at 125 Newbury gallery; luxury towers coming across from Pier 40; the last dumpling shop in the East Broadway Mall.

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SEEN & HEARD
Sailing season is underway. Plus Bubby’s re-releases its pies cookbook; a watercolor view of Ladder 8; One White adds brunch and gets ready for dinner in the street.

MADE IN TRIBECA: HABER SCHOOL CONSULTANT
A longtime Tribecan is putting out a shingle as a private school consultant, after 30 years on the other side.

PATISSERIE CHANSON REMOVES ITS OUTDOOR DECK
The raised platform is no longer on the sidewalk. And an inspector from the Department of Health discovered other issues.

IN THE NEWS
Art advisor is sued, closes Tribeca showroom. Plus more on the court time brokering going on at Washington Market Park; the Liquor Store as retail heaven; a reflection on architect Rafael Viñoly.

SEEN & HEARD
10 years of Sunshine. Plus a monumental installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park; Downtown Alliance honors safety officers; new left turn signal at West Broadway and Chambers.