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    New York by Night

    Photographer Albert C. Lee took another helicopter flight above New York City—this time after dark.

    Where in Tribeca…?

    ★ Smithers wins again! ★

    Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 7 comments

    Reade Street Prep: Preschool Prep Open House

    Our balanced program provides children with an opportunity to build intelligence while also exploring different ways to play and communicate with others. Our nurturing teachers create an environment that feels safe, playful, and inspired. / Sponsored

    Seen & Heard: Schnippers Signage

    Plus: Bar Works is taking all of 70 White (and its bar will be open to the public); milk strikes at Kung Fu Tea; something opening in the former Mekong space; new sandwich and ice cream shop in Hudson Square. / 2 comments

    In the News: Original Architect Objects to the Water Street Arcade Plan

    Plus: New design for the Hubert Street mansion; North Cove Marina tenants unhappy with new management; Park Place tower funding, details; illegal ticket vendors arrested; FiDi sidewalk shed relief; Broad Street tower to be second tallest building in Lower Manhattan. / 2 comments

    Fancy New “Nail Spa” Confirmed

    As you read here a year ago, the city's fourth Jin Soon nail salon will indeed be on Walker Street.

    Seen & Heard: By Chloe in Tribeca, Too?

    Plus: Favor request for the new residents of 56 Leonard; Sixth Avenue restaurant appears not to be Empire Diner; Tribeca Meet & Greet is this coming Tuesday; action at a former smoke shop; Marseilles dinner. / 1 comment

    A New Studio for Dance with Miss Rachel

    It's always a delight to hear that a family-owned business has found a new home around here.

    New Kid on the Block: Graffiti Earth

    "I want to work with anyone who is doing good," says chef Jehangir Mehta of Graffiti Earth, his restaurant opening tonight in the Duane Street Hotel. "Good is a relative term, of course, but this is how I see it." / 5 comments

    Newsletter: May 19

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    Seen & Heard: Visit the Ninja Turtles’ Tribeca Lair

    Plus: Drawings of the restaurant coming to the former Ivy's Bistro space; Liquor Store artwork; Racines NY also participating in Taste of Tribeca for the first time.

    In the News: By Chloe Is Opening in the Seaport

    Plus: Battery Park City nanny and toddler disappear, then return; this weekend's obstacle course on Pier 26; Café Altro Paradiso review; a peek inside the new Wyeth showroom; resident urges Battery Park City Authority to think green.