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    Seen & Heard: Progress at Serafina

    Plus: The new designers' haven on Franklin; more stores confirmed at the World Trade Center mall; Eataly now has maps; the fully revealed PATH station; street closures for bike race today and parade on Sunday; another military flyover; Bogardus Plaza's Jazzfest. / 2 comments

    In the News: Hillary Clinton to Visit 9/11 Memorial

    Plus: Opening shows for the new Alexander and Bonin gallery; New York Ranger lists apartment after getting traded; celebrities trapped in Tribeca elevator; candidate Q&A.

    A Sibling Restaurant for the Greek

    Owner Tom Galis is planning an all-day operation in a new Tribeca space, with café and wine bar components. / 7 comments

    New Kid on the Block: Saks Fifth Avenue

    The Saks Fifth Avenue women's store at Brookfield Place opened this morning. The shoe, beauty, and sunglasses departments seemed especially strong.

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ And the winner is... Sal Bruzzese! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 5 comments

    Seen & Heard: Is Kylie Jenner Just Renting?

    Plus: Opening date for the Four Seasons hotel; Rosa Mexicano starts serving brunch this weekend; open house at Dance With Miss Rachel's new space; military flyover this afternoon; mailboxes on lockdown. / 2 comments

    First Look: The Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center

    It's a cube wrapped in translucent marble, and it appears to be nicknamed the Perelman Center. / 15 comments

    In the News: Cool New Penthouse

    Plus: The history of the former firehouse on Franklin; another phone snatched by cyclist; 1 World Trade Center as kitsch symbol; 9/11 tribute made of soda 12-packs; candidate Q&A.

    Seen & Heard: No Loft Tour This Year

    Plus: A peek inside the Target store opening in October; Ward III not reopening this month; that big cat on Warren; "Tribute in Light" test; theft on Reade Street; the final PATH platforms have opened. / 2 comments

    Spotlight: Real Pilates

    What makes Real Pilates stand out, says founder Alycea Ungaro, is its dedication to the method developed by Joseph Pilates: "It’s our foundation. It’s timeless—nothing needs to be changed. I feel honored to keep it intact and make it grow." / 6 comments

    Newsletter: Sept. 8

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    In the News: High Fashion in the Seaport

    Plus: Semi-secret restaurant terrace overlooking the World Trade Center; performing arts center design announcement; Pisillo Italian Panini rave; O'Hara's pub; where model Hilary Rhoda gets her face shaved; survey about off-season Governors Island; 9/11 flag returned; candidate Q&A; state report on Lower Manhattan. / 1 comment