CROWN SHY CHEF JAMES KENT DIES AT 45
A born and raised downtown kid, he started his career as a 15-year-old apprentice to David Bouley and went on to work for every great chef of that generation before opening his own celebrated restaurants.

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SPOTLIGHT: JEN LOBO PLAMONDON OF BODE NYC
The longtime Tribecan celebrates the 25th year of her company — the first Bikram-style hot yoga studio in the city.

ACTION BLACK GYM IS OPEN ON FRANKLIN
The fitness chain out of Colombia is launched its soft open last week and will open officially on June 22.

FITNESS CENTER FOR TIKES IS COMING TO HUBERT
My Gym is a global franchise founded 40 years ago in California that offers training class for kids from ages 3 months to 9 years.

NOTED FRENCH INTERIOR DESIGNER OPEN ON FRANKLIN
Laura Gonzalez opened a new studio last week at 102 Franklin, her first in the US. She is also designing the Printemps department store at One Wall.

NOSY NEIGHBOR: WHY ARE THE SIGNS STILL UP
FOR THE FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR?
There are directional signs all over the neighborhood left over from the bike tour held on May 5.

SEEN & HEARD
Duane Park concerts lined up for summer. Plus Agnes Denes installs another wheatfield at Art Basel; Friends of Duane Park will auction off tickets to Dinner on Duane; a new cocktail bar at Pier 17.