Re: arcades Why the heck did CB1 support such a broad sweeping plan without conducting due diligence? Made little sense... building owners gained without providing anything in return. The arcade proposals should be considered on an individual case by case basis judging each plans costs versus benefits to the public. If any plan is a net negative to the public it should not be allowed to go forward. There are some arcades that can be revitalized benefitting both owners and the public. — Rohin on In the News: CB1 Regrets Supporting the Arcade Land Grab

As a PATH commuter of 20 years I certainly hope it is true that they will put the old West Broadway entrance and the old escalators back. Thank you all for voicing your opinions so I know I was not the only one thinking it's ridiculous to replace the original very functional and streamlined escalators with this new design that only cares about retail interests. — Clara on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

Every time I read about someone losing thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry and credit cards from an unlocked locker at the gym, I have to wonder if they are truly that stupid or just pulling an insurance scam. — Makes You Go Hmmm.... on In the News: CB1 Regrets Supporting the Arcade Land Grab

"...far from ready...now it's nearly done..." should be embroidered into a red flag that can be conveniently raised for any food-related enterprise. — David G. Imber on Seen & Heard: Name and Gender Change at Murray Street Pub

These are comical. Except for the “tribes” nickname. Let’s not do that. G — Eden on Welcome to TweeBeCa

super hot messenger delivery at 444 greenwich — david t on Where in Tribeca…?

Regarding the name for the pub at 57 Murray, Walter “Monk" McGinn was the name of a character performed by Brendan Gleeson in the 2002 “Gangs of New York” film. This Wikipedia page also references Hell-Cat Maggie. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangs_of_New_York#Historical_accuracy — JPL on Seen & Heard: Name and Gender Change at Murray Street Pub

I'm available (and a cheap date!). — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

I have an extra ticket to the cupola, if you know anyone who got shut out. — JJB on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

Fantastic article. A fitting tribute to a real pioneer in the field. — Maxine Lucas on Spotlight: Duane Park Patisserie

38 Lispenard Street store needs Loft Board approval before they can go ahead. This is the last step of real substance. NYC Department of Buildings B-SCAN List of Required Items Premises: 315 CHURCH STREET MANHATTAN Job No: 123121086 BIN: 1002298 Block: 194 Lot: 20 Job Type: A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2 2 OPEN ITEMS OF 8 REQUIRED FOR JOB PRIOR TO APPROVAL ONLY LOFT BOARD CERTIFICATE T APP 08/22/2017 ________ ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS - OER NOTICE TO PROCEED T APP 08/22/2017 _____ NYC Department of Buildings Document Overview Page: 1 of 1 Premises: 315 CHURCH STREET MANHATTAN Job No: 123121086 BIN: 1002298 Block: 194 Lot: 20 Num. of Documents: 2 Job Type: A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2 DOC NO WORK TYPE(S) / STATUS / JOB DESCRIPTION 01 THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES INTERIOR WORK AT AN EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLUS MEZZANINE COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE TO USE OR EGRESS. WORK TO INTERIOR PARTITIONS, PLUMBING, DOORS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Status: J - PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED Status Date: 08/22/2017 Plans Page Count: Not Provided Directive 14: N Applicant Name: ABRUZZO EMILY Pre-Filing Date: 08/22/2017 TYPE STATUS DATE STATUS A2 - ALTERATION TYPE 2 08/22/2017 J: PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED OT - GEN. CONSTR. 08/22/2017 J: PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED PL - PLUMBING 08/22/2017 J: PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED 02 FILING FOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS FOR A CONVENIENCE STAIR IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OF OCCUPANCY. Status: J - PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED Status Date: 08/22/2017 Plans Page Count: See Document 01 for totals Directive 14: N Applicant Name: PILLA DOMINICK Pre-Filing Date: 08/22/2017 TYPE STATUS DATE STATUS OT - STRUCTURAL 08/22/2017 J: PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED — James on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

When they removed the old West Broadway PATH entrance there was word that it was going to be replaced with another street level entrance in the future. Hopefully they remedy this situation by putting an elevator bank or proper escalators to all levels there. — Mike L on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

we are sooo happy!!!! — NATIVE on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

Happy to report that the scaffolding is being taken down right now from the IPN building with Best Market in it. — Huck's Mom on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

Correct. See https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/01/01/a-subway-sandwich-shop-appears-to-have-closed/ — James on In the News: Former Subway Shop Sold

As I wrote above it’s because of the complicated infrastructure underneath. It’s ridiculous as I can attest trying to lug a heavy wheelie suitcase up and down stairs trying to reach the PATH turnstiles. I was also told by security in the Oculus that the elevators just inside the Vesey St. enterance can be commandeered by some offices and retail spaces above and then they bypass the Vesey St. exit/entrance. $4.5 bilion for this! — Dixie on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

The elevator situation is absolutely ridiculous. As a family who lives in Battery Park, we frequent the Oculus often, and when we bring our 1year old in his stroller, we have to navigate through 5 (yes 5) different elevators just to get from Brookfield to Eataly. If that wasn't hard enough, some of them only go up 1/2 a floor and aren't clearly marked, and even worse, often times they aren't working and then we have to become the "irresponsible" parents who are forced to bring their stroller on the escalator and get evil stares from everyone. Lets just say we love the stores, we love Eataly, and we HATE going there because we can't do it easily with our child. — Whitney on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

That one drives me crazy every time I see it. There is a sign right next to the wheelchair ramp that says no wheelchair access beyond this ramp. — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

It may (also) be considered art by some, but this is also vandalism. I have had to clean such "art" off the windows and doors of our building many times. This is part of NYC "culture" I can do without. — Marcus on Museum of Modern Graffiti | October 2017

Street art is vital to this time in NYC's history...and I love it. — Will Meyerhofer on Museum of Modern Graffiti | October 2017

No, this is part of the 7 Hubert development and fully built out. No ability to build above this. — Adam F Kies on In the News: Former Subway Shop Sold

Miss and love the duane park patussserie and madelines magic cupcakes, ring dings and delicious prune danish. Also the black out cake is amazing! Reading this article makes me homesick. Rocco and i were neighbors with her for over 17 years. Great article on madeline, a true new york story. Wishing her more years of success! — Stacy cadolini on Spotlight: Duane Park Patisserie

Without a doubt, the Duane Park Patisserie and Madeline herself are among the very best highlights of Tribeca. I hope she never leaves! — Elizabeth on Spotlight: Duane Park Patisserie

Thank you for writing about the escalator / elevator access to the PATH station. It's a significant diminishment of service for those who use the PATH from the single escalator from street level to metro-card-swipe level, even for those without mobility concerns, strollers or luggage. I suspect you are right to blame the retail interests. This is a failure of design but also of public officials who approved the design without regard for the interests of commuters. — P G on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators

The same problem at the 9/11 Museum. It’s elevator down to concourse level, then a walk across the concourse to a different bank of elevators to go down to Sub level. Same with the escalators. I was told it’s because of the pre existing infrastructure below. PATH, slurry wall, etc. — Dixie on Seen & Heard: The Oculus’s Absurd Elevators