Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot

HAULING CANAL STREET LOOT?
E. caught this shot last week in front of the 1st Precinct of what looks like bags and bags of counterfeit loot gathered from the vendors over on Broadway and Canal…

A TRIBECA WELCOME FOR THE NEW PARKS COMMISH!
Very exciting that Tricia Shimamura (third from left) is the new city parks commissioner, appointed last week by the mayor. As Manhattan borough commissioner, she has made several visits to Washington Market Park (most recently at the Pumpkin Carving Contest, where she was a judge) and Duane Park. Before joining Parks, she worked for the Manhattan borough president.

TASTE OF TRIBECA WILL BE MAY 16
The 32nd Taste of Tribeca has been set for May 16, as usual on Duane Park and Greenwich Street between Duane and Jay.

ICED ARCHWAY
H. sent in these shots of this wintery arch way at the Hudson side of Duane Park — produced by Elan Flowers for the Friends of Duane Park. All in preparation for Groundhog’s Day in the park?

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