DERANGED MAN HITS FOUR PEOPLE ON THE HEAD
WITH A WOOD PLANK
The attacks started at Gold and Beekman and ended on Church and Warren when two transit officers chased the man on foot and were able to arrest him. All of the victims were treated at the scene and released.

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TCQ&A: AUTHOR SIDNEY KARGER
The comedy writer and working screenwriter for film and TV on the neighborhood’s hit list — and his debut novel.

IN THE NEWS
Crown Shy team opening in Flatiron. Plus Alex Edelman throws pots at BKLYN Clay; an exit interview with the Soho Rep. artistic director; a story out of Brooklyn with a Tribeca connection.

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FIELD TRIP: PADDLING ON THE GOWANUS CANAL
If you want a view into how the city *really* works, especially if you live in a completely sanitized neighborhood like ours, paddle up the Gowanus in Brooklyn.

SEEN & HEARD
Outdoor movies on Oculus Plaza. Plus a artist’s art collection at Pearl River; a Downtown walking tour of American Judaism; the wildfire smog in watercolor.

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS JULY 24
There are lots of Tribeca and Fidi restaurants participating. Plus a Matt Damon interview at Gran Morsi; story hour in City Hall Park; metalworking at the Seaport.

HALLMARK STORE ON GREENWICH HAS CLOSED
The store inside the base of the BNY Mellon building closed with no ceremony or warning.