A SCRAPBOOK OF OLD TRIBECA
Curious to see Independence Plaza under construction? The elevated railway that ran up W. Broadway? Step right up…. And if you have any photos to add, email me at tribecacitizen@gmail.com! Above: The buildings once at Washington and Reade.

THIS SATURDAY: THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT
The Lower Manhattan Community Church’s Great Easter Egg Hunt is an annual tradition. Kids up through third grade can hunt for eggs, pose with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera), and more—and it’s all free. The event is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at P.S./I.S. 89 (201 Warren). Sponsored.

IN THE NEWS
••• 3/12: Bogardus Garden fence to come down. Plus: Duane Park reopens on the Bowery; sanitation garage fallout; crunching a Seaport loft sale: Pret a Manger closes.
••• 3/13: Amateur lap dancing on Murray. Plus: Making the case for New Amsterdam Market; Tribeca then vs. now; Greenwich townhouse back on the market; chef Andrew Carmellini; Best Made shop; scrap metal thieves; rendering of new building on Nassau (to be called The Lara); Aux Epices.

THE WAIT IS OVER: CORN RYE
Visit Orwashers at All Good Things for our new Corn Rye. You’ve asked and we baked it; a classic NY loaf, crusty and moist; we pour Six Points Brewery’s Righteous Rye Ale directly in the dough, giving this loaf its modern edge. Perfect to pair with your corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day and available until the end of March. Orwashers is New York’s oldest artisan bakery, hand making breads since 1916. 102 Franklin Street, 212-226-6000. Sponsored.

TRATTORIA CINQUE HAS INDEED CLOSED
There are two letters on the door: one from Trattoria Cinque owner Russell Bellanca, and one offering a glimpse of what to expect from American Cut, the Marc Forgione steakhouse coming to the space.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 3/11: Adidas pop-up. Plus: Steven Alan Home Store opening this week; Lani’s Farm back at the Saturday Greenmarket; Jem café closed?; ball fields start getting turfed; hawk sighting.
••• 3/13: River Lofts still uninhabitable. Plus: Corbin Building; Greenwich Grill pop-up report; farm fun for families; JCP Downtown auction.

A PORTFOLIO OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Realizing I almost never take photos of people I see on the street, I vowed to attempt more street photography.