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    New Kid on the Block: L’Angolo

    The folks behind L'Angolo, now open in the former Roc space, have changed just enough to make it their own. "I was raised in Torino, and we want that real Italian feel," says Tony Kavaja. "A little lighter, warmer, cozier." / 2 comments

    In the News: An Oral History of Nobu

    Plus: The Battery Park City Authority's new CFO is leaving already; the Fuku chicken-sandwich restaurant should open next week; Reade Street conversion update; five new members of Community Board 1.

    Field Trip: Bay Ridge

    A new ferry route runs between Wall Street and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge, a charming area that feels like New York City of yore. / 18 comments

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ And the winner is... Sonia F. Stock! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment

    Seen & Heard: Placard Corruption Continues

    Plus: Natural beauty pop-up; Tribeca CSA shares still available; the Four Seasons fountains need fine-tuning; measuring amplified sound at street events; Yorganic has reopened as Bliss Bowl. / 3 comments

    Loft Peeping: Paula Wagner & Rick Nicita

    "The open living plan was essentially the shape of an obtuse triangle," interior designer Benjamin Vandiver told Architectural Digest. "My instinct was to embrace the oddly shaped living room and not fight against it." / 3 comments

    In the News: Muggers Beat Victim Who Resisted

    Plus: Justin Timberlake's "celebrity discount" at 443 Greenwich; Thom Browne's expanded store opens Tuesday; free films outside the World Trade Center Oculus; BMCC would like to fix parts of its "peculiar" campus; Lower Manhattan travel advice.

    It’s That Time of Year! GET LOW Tuesdays Are Back and Better Thank Ever

    Summer Tuesdays are the time to GET LOW. Take advantage of Lower Manhattan's vibrant food scene with discounts and freebies, and taste why #DOWNISWHATSUP! / Sponsored

    Seen & Heard: A Bunch of Restaurant Updates

    Del Frisco's Grille is hiring; something is happening at the former White Street; signage is up for Harry & Ida's Luncheonette; and the World Trade Center mall burger restaurant isn't happening. Plus: 60 Hudson seeks local artists; eviction notice for LED Lab. / 4 comments

    Newsletter: June 1

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    Seen & Heard: A Rash of Fake $20 Bills

    Plus: Photographer Donna Ferrato's final Tribeca portfolio; Church Publick clarification; 56 Leonard sidewalk progress; Greek bakery/café in FiDi; textural art exhibit; lunch at Grand Banks; Trinity Church commemorates LGBT Pride Month. / 5 comments

    In the News: Memorial to 9/11 Recovery Effort

    Plus: City council candidates debate; new chef at Benares; Black Tap launching milkshake trucks; Shopkins pop-up on N. Moore; Chalait tea café opening on Houston.