I’m sending this newsletter early because CB1 is organizing opposition to the NYPD’s plan to replace the 1st Precinct stable with a WTC command center, and chairperson Julie Menin wants all the community support she can get for tomorrow morning’s meeting with the police. So please email man01@cb.nyc.gov with your objections, especially ones regarding security (even if you’ve already emailed local politicians). Or simply copy and paste the letter I wrote here. Thank you!

THROUGH MILO’S EYES
Photographer Milo Hess shares some of his quirkier, never-before-published shots of Tribeca over the past few years (including the marvelous one above). You’re guaranteed to smile.

IN THE NEWS
••• 5/16: Helicopter ban? Plus: Frites ‘N’ Meats driver charged; sculptor Josh Hadar; photographer Albert Watson; certain downtown restaurants didn’t do so hot on their inspections.
••• 5/17: Stable update. CB1′s Julie Menin is pushing the NYPD to rethink the move; here’s how you can help. Plus: Tribeca-based police officer killed himself; West Thames Park lawn to reopen; sandwich recommendation; the Rapture.
••• 5/18: Condé Nast is coming. (Yay?) Plus: NYPD says the stable is indeed moving Friday unless it can be persuaded otherwise; beer garden opening date; Independence Plaza ruling; Stuzzicheria review; East River park money in peril; Justin Timberlake.

LET’S HAVE LUNCH ON SATURDAY!
At this Saturday’s Taste of Tribeca, the food is good, the crowd is fun, and some of the chefs will be recognizable from TV. Plus: Who’s new this year—Locanda Verde, Weather Up, Sarabeth’s, and more.

SUMMER CAKES: TIPS AND TRENDS
Summer is just around the corner, and it offers a wealth of fun ideas for cakes (and cupcakes, left). Here are a few from Tribeca Treats….

SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/16: New gallery. Plus: Remembering Judy Karnas; BPC furniture designer; Kristin Hanson’s jewelry shop; Tachi Gallery’s next show; Karl Klingbiel and Carini Lang.
••• 5/17: Friends with Benefits. (Justin was here.) Plus: WTC emergency notification test; Shake Shack now scheduled to open in June; have you written that stable letter yet?
••• 5/18: Chinese restaurant art. Plus: Rally for after-school programs; poetry workshop for kids.

12 TWEETS OF TRIBECA
Welcome to Tweebeca, where the men need Four Loko to keep up with their patriotic MILFs.