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    Newsletter: July 31

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    In the News: The Ice Man at Chambers and Greenwich

    Plus: More details on the Hudson Square Smorgasburg, opening soon; the neon-sign boom at restaurants; Tribeca model stars in the Weeknd's new video; man on a food-poisoning mission. / 1 comment

    Seen & Heard: Ecco Is in Gas-Line Limbo

    Plus: A peek inside Harry & Ida's Luncheonette; new shrimp vendor at Saturday Greenmarket (and return of the berry farmer); Western Spirit wants to sublet; Italian-food store not happening at the World Trade Center mall; Le Botaniste restaurant on Grand; Franklin façade. / 3 comments

    Seen & Heard: Hudson Eats Lost Its First Tenant

    Plus: Peacock transporter causes sensation; W. Broadway bollards fortified by useless speed bumps; nut store closed early; the semi-planted Irish Hunger Memorial; "Lost art form in progress."

    In the News: Pier 17 Update

    Including the canopy on the roof and a restroom with river views. Plus: Digging into the history of the building at Greenwich and Canal; new rendering for tall tower at 125 Greenwich. / 2 comments

    Another Restaurant No Longer Accepts Cash

    Unlike Mulberry & Vine and Sweetgreen—which also only take credit and debit cards—it's a sit-down establishment. / 18 comments

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ And the winner is... Robert Ripps! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 2 comments

    Seen & Heard: Vape Shop Opening on Church Street

    Plus: Wichcraft's BLT is back; the "Sphere" sculpture has been packed up for its move; temporary Muji store; new street south of Liberty Park; vacant lot in FiDi inspires dreams of a park; "Law & Order: SVU." / 1 comment

    In the News: Governors Island to Stay Open Through October

    Plus: A review of the new City Acres food hall/supermarket; Irish Hunger Memorial to reopen tomorrow with temporary plantings; lawsuit over 30 Park Place wine storage; Chambers building sold; tall ship in town. / 4 comments

    Valentine No. 58

    While people who live on Staple Street evidently disagree, I love coming across a fashion shoot—and there seem to be more and more of late. / 3 comments

    Seen & Heard: Tablao’s Farewell Note

    Plus: No more reopening signage at Acappella; refugee children being whitewashed; Cosmopolitan Hotel's entrance; the silverblob's plaza. / 5 comments

    Newsletter: July 27

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