THE SALT SHED IS A STANDOUT
Who would’ve thought that the best new building in this area in years would be used to store road salt—and that the runner-up would be the sanitation garage across the street? An appreciation (with lots of photos).

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/17: Gourmet Garage is getting closer: an opening forecast and a peek inside. Plus: The Fulton Center’s surprising first tenant; a new rendering of 111 Murray; Papyrus opens today; Maison Kayser’s outdoor seating; street style at Tribeca Pediatrics.
••• 8/18: New Chambers Street tenant revealed. Plus: Lost cat; new rendering of Liberty Park; the Armoury is getting renovated; 50 West has topped out; the World Trade Center hawker problem; amusing photo from a film shoot.
••• 8/19: Inspiring yoga. Plus: Demolition and construction on Park Place; the Chambers/Church stench; Black Tap’s expansion plan; it’s Taylor Swift’s world (we’re just living in it).

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WARNING: THIS ALBUM COULD BLOW YOUR MIND!
The TriBattery Pops is back with a new album: Turn On, Tune Up and Drop Out! Conducted by Tom Goodkind—and with a little help from their friends, the Battery Park City Adult Singers—everyone’s favorite local volunteer band covers ten #1 hits about L.S.D. usage from the late ’60s. Download it free here! It’s a real trip. Sponsored.

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A NEW FITNESS STUDIO ON WORTH STREET
“We’re sparing no expense in delivering the luxury atmosphere and top-notch trainers and coaches that the neighborhood expects and deserves,” says the founder. What exactly will be offered?

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ANOTHER RENT CASUALTY
Tribeca Duane Cleaners at 112 Duane is shutting its doors as a result of a rent increase.

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CUSP GALLERY’S “(END OF) SUMMER SALON 2015″
Through September 18, CUSP NYC Gallery at 466 Washington St. is featuring the “(End of) Summer Salon 2015.” This exhibition features a limited collection of established contemporary artists including Russell Sharon, Tad Lauritzen Wright (whose “Art Should″ is pictured above), Karim Ghidinelli, and others. The work ranges from abstract and gestural to bold and graphic. Most of the pieces use experimental and non-traditional techniques to create powerful, exciting works of art. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact westonwittry@cusp-nyc.com for more information. Sponsored.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 8/17: Another man rescued from the Hudson River. Plus: How high retail rents are affecting Soho; Cipriani Club accused of bias.
••• 8/18: Leaning landmark finally getting loved. Plus: Hudson Street condo residents get the go-ahead to sue sponsors; new director named for Battery Park City Parks Conservancy; Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ is this weekend.
••• 8/19: Raccoon Lodge has till January. (Photo by Andrea.) Plus: Tribecan spent $171,600 on her 40th birthday party; Club Monaco confirms Brookfield Place stores; 3 a.m. mugging.

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VALENTINE NO. 46
Why shouldn’t there be corn growing on Church Street? I thought about asking at Petrarca if the restaurant was responsible, then I decided I preferred imagining that the corn sprouted up on its own.

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