THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF LOWER MANHATTAN


Photo by Robbie Bailey Whitney Thompson, the latest winner of “America’s Next Top Model” showed off a design by Natasjah, one of the Manhattan Academy of Technology middle school fashion students who designed clothes for the show. Famed model works the runway with middle school designs By Julie Shapiro Rail-thin models stomped down the runway at Milk Gallery, staring down the flashbulbs, flaunting clothing hot off the sewing machine. One wore a tight black turtleneck paired with a patchwork miniskirt. Another sported a flowing gold gown, and a third wore a raincoat made entirely of silver Capri Sun pouches. Child grazed by car on Greenwich St. renews safety call By Julie Shapiro Nina Sosa had just stepped into the crosswalk at the intersection of Duane and Greenwich Sts. on the afternoon of June 9 when she saw an SUV speeding toward her in reverse. Landmarks to Tribeca architect: Addition needs some subtraction By James S. Woodman The Landmarks Preservation Commission last week told world-renowned architect, Vincenzo Polsinelli to revise his plan for adding a four-story additon atop a small, cast-iron-fronted building at 172 Duane St. Mayor says yes to biking in his backyard; park users wary By Julie Shapiro To protect cyclists from speeding cars on Chambers St., the city Department of Transportation wants to create a new bike path that would cut through City Hall Park. It’s official: Many oppose garage tower for garbage trucks By Albert Amateau The Department of Sanitation garage tower proposed for the UPS lot on Spring between Washington and West Sts. drew a chorus of criticism last Thursday from neighborhood residents and property owners at a joint hearing by Community Boards 1 and 2.	NEWS Seaport promises fresh food now, hopes for hotel tower later By Julie Shapiro A permament 16-stall, fresh food market will open this summer on South St., General Growth Properties executives said Wednesday after unveiling longterm redevelopment plans for Pier 17 and the rest of the Seaport mall. ‘All things considered,’ WNYC swings to Hudson Sq. By Laura Latzko Mayor Bloomberg had some advice Tuesday for WNYC Radio on its first day in its new Hudson Square studios.“Don’t screw it up,” Mike Bloomberg told station president Laura Walker on the air after praising the station. Deluge expected from Waterfalls art The crash and spray of water hitting water will give New Yorkers a new reason to look up this summer. The New York City Waterfalls are opening June 26, creating a manmade version of a natural phenomenon that is difficult to find in this largely flat city. Parents & pols look to take city to school on crowding By Julie Shapiro As the school year winds down, parents are ratcheting up the intensity of their fight against school overcrowding. More than 200 parents packed P.S./I.S. 89’s auditorium last Thursday morning to demand solutions for overcrowded elementary schools. Digital showacase Inside one of many loudly adorned trailers parked outside the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden Thursday, Mary-Beth Karabinos guided guests to a glass mannequin wearing a large headset. Homing falcons are liking Downtown This rare peregrine falcon spotted recently in Southbridge Towers was likely hatched Downtown in April and does not seem ready yet to give up his or her views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
ARTS DOWNTOWN Live/Remix By David Todd The music of Ulrich Schnauss—part IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), part shoegaze rock—attracts with lilting melodies and then transports the listener into a certain pixilated haze.	Crossing the border By Erasmo Guerra “Mexican High,” the debut novel by Liza Monroy, reads like an insider’s guide to Mexico City.

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