••• Sorgente Group, developers of 60 White, tweeted a first peek at the interior. 60 White interior courtesy Sorgente Group••• 42 Walker is looking spiffy. Is it fair to assume that so many renovated buildings are painted cream because that sells for a higher price? 42 Walker••• Press release: “The Friends of the Lower West Side and the Washington Street Historical Society are sponsoring a block party on Washington Street between Rector and Carlisle Street on Saturday, July 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be Arabic and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations for all ages, free architecture tours, talks about the former Syrian colony in the area, samples of food and beverage from local restaurants, and music performances.” ••• I don’t know that I’ve ever seen action at the 116 Duane storefront…. 116 Duane••• The River Project’s 30th-anniversary benefit is this upcoming Monday, Aug. 1. From the release: “During cocktails from 6 to 7 pm, the program, aboard the Hornblower Hybrid at Pier 40, will feature a narrated ‘live dive’ that opens a window into the world of the Hudson River beneath the surface—with an underwater audio-visual connection between guests and divers in the River. The dive team includes international underwater cinematographer Dan Crowell; Chris Anderson, River Project biologist and diver; Joe Volpe, broadcast television engineer; Carl Saeva, of Sartek Industries, in charge of underwater communications; and Captain Carter Craft aboard the accompanying boat, Reel Busy. The dinner cruise through the Harbor to the Statue of Liberty, from 7 until 9 pm includes a performance by special guest Laurie Anderson. At Pier 26, renowned aquarium architect Peter Sollogub will discuss the ways in which the creatures of the Hudson River can enliven the new Estuarium being planned for Hudson River Park.” Tickets. ••• “Thanks for the tip regarding the free FDNY fireboat ride,” reports Wei. “We went, there was a big storm, they sprayed the water canons, and we had a blast.” Looks like something I’d enjoy….