Afraid not, but thanks for guessing! — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Greenwich St garage @ Independence Plaza? — James on Where in Tribeca…?

Because he's a political hack pandering to special interests. — Makes You Go Hmmm.... on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

This post reminds me of Thai House Cafe which used to be at the corner of Hudson and Hubert. It was a really good neighborhood restaurant that close several years ago. We seem to have lost so many of these reasonably priced, reliable places that were so great for those of us actually living in the neighborhood. — McG on Seen & Heard: SLT Opens in Two Weeks

Fearless Girl is a shameless piece of corporate advertisement (coming from a company with a poor track record of gender discrimination no less) which City Hall can't get enough of because of its shallow 'political correctness'. If you actually consider the fact that Charging Bull was designed as a symbol of the resiliency and forward progress of the US economy, Fearless Girl, rather than being a testament to the strength of women in business, is actually portraying the message that overachieving females are obstructing economic growth and stifling progress. — G A on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

I have lived within 2 blocks of the Charging Bull for more than 5 years. All the suggestion that the Fearless Girl has attracted lots of new visitors is completely false. The Bull always attracted lots of interest from tourists. I have seen no appreciable change since the Fearless Girl was installed. de Blasio is a political hack who is trying to impute himself into something iconically nyc. — Benjamin on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

Franklin newspaper man also works (or worked) delivery for sarabeths. Perhaps ask there. Lovely guy. — R on Seen & Heard: SLT Opens in Two Weeks

Sandra, I appreciate your comment. Sadly, it’s not just rent—between real estate, labor, and other operating costs, it is very difficult to operate an independent business in this city, whether you’re a lighting store or an upscale bakery. I expect the landscape of retail in New York will drastically change in the next 10 years, but I really appreciate the support I have received in the last 10+ years. Thanks! — Rachel on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

It's too bad that Tribeca Citizen wasn't around in 2006. Had it been, you could have bemoaned--as a then 10+ year Tribeca resident--the closing of the longtime Tribeca Lighting store and its replacement by an upscale bakery. — James on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

I do not know why anyone would expect rigorous enforcement here: "The emails, obtained through a records request, show [James] Capalino's stable of lobbyists was so entrenched in the minutiae of [NYC Mayor] de Blasio's first term, they formed an unofficial, additional layer of government — sometimes instructing staffers how to do their jobs — all while advancing the interests of their paying clients. [...] "Capalino himself was not afraid to personally instruct City Hall staff to arrange meetings with the mayor and his deputies. "On May 21, 2015 he texted the mayor’s cell phone to raise concerns on behalf of the tourism industry his firm represented. "'Dear Mayor, my firms [sic] represents the helicopter tour companies. We have been working with NYCEDC for six months to find an equitable solution to the issues raised by their flight operations,' he wrote, referring to the Economic Development Corporation. "'This week, NYCEDC informed us of significant cuts to the company’s flight operations which I’m told come at your direction. I would appreciate a brief phone conversation with you before our meeting with NYCEDC next Wednesday. Thank you, sir. James Capalino,' he added. "Several hours later, Capalino forwarded the text to a City Hall aide, asking for him to arrange a call with the mayor. "Five days later, he followed up with a different aide, and on May 28, the mayor emailed Capalino to set up the call. "By early 2016, the industry and EDC had agreed to a compromise that saved the industry from a ban proposed by City Council legislation. Instead, the city agreed to keep the industry in business while reducing the number of flights." https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/city-hall/story/2017/08/16/emails-show-lobbying-firm-had-wide-reach-during-de-blasios-first-term-113937 — James on The Helicopter Problem

Agree 100% — Patricia on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

So sad to hear this! You and the Whoopi pies will be missed! — Nicole on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

I have lived in Tribeca for over 20 years and it’s a shamed to see so many Mom and pop stores close. Tribeca has become the new empty store front waste land. I agree with a poster that once mentioned. Maybe if building owners get fined for empty store fronts they won’t be so quick to raise the rents on so many stores Owners — Sandra on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

Fearless Girl has absolutely nothing to do with Charging Bull’s message. She does not belong there at all. It is just wrong to butt into Arturo Di Modia’s original reason for installing Charging Bull. Fearless Girl in the right setting may be good. But not at the expenses of Arturo’s work. — Margaret on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

Helicopter still fly over S.I. every day at varying altitudes. We don't even notice them anymore. Flying helicopters at the maximum allowable altitude is not always the safest option when flights into LGA are circling over SI at around 3000 feet. — staten islander on The Helicopter Problem

It would be interesting to know whether the recent 5Pointz court decision invoking the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) differentially helps the case for Charging Bull or Fearless Girl. Or, does it just mean that the City is in a worse position with respect to moving/removing both sculptures? They were both originally unauthorized in their installation, but one predates the other and predates the law. — James on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

Best snickerdoodle cookie I have ever had. — Sarah on Tribeca Treats Is Closing

I must agree with Arturo Di Modica. The fearless Girl alters his art and changes the symbolism greatly. I'm curious why the Mayor's Office agrees to this. — Josh on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

for the record, arturo di modica, the sculptor of charging bull objects to the placement of fearless girl with his work. he has even sued to have them separated. — safe as milk on In the News: The Future of Fearless Girl and Charging Bull

POST NO KILLS (switch to red) — robert janz on Nosy Neighbor: Why Are Construction Fences Always Green?

That's a great picture of Tribeca Synagogue. I love that building — Edward on Seen & Heard: John Allan’s Reopening Date

The soothing nature of the color green is why the interiors of many ships are painted an institutional shade of seafoam green. It's supposed to be calming and help prevent seasickness. Most Coast Guardsmen I know refer to it as "puke green" so maybe it doesn't work that well. — Captain Mary on Nosy Neighbor: Why Are Construction Fences Always Green?

You are exactly correct. The terms of the federal transfer prohibits permanent housing HOWEVER the current city zoning is for single family housing only. LOL! Hence, they cannot do anything with those plots of land until it is rezoned to allow non-residential zoning. The new developments will allow Governors Island to raise badly needed income to continue its transition to a 24/7 island to serve the residents of our neighborhood (and the world at large). It was a great presentation to the CB1 Board. They are doing a fantastic job. — Luis Vazquez on In the News: The Development of Governors Island

Much ado about nothing. This is not a private street and the owners of 5 Franklin have a great investment. How convenient to be able to drive onto Franklin alley and drop family, friends, pets and groceries off to then go park your vehicle somewhere else. A nice amenity but not private street to call your own. Your property values will not go down in any way. I am a broker and not once did anyone suggest to me or the office I worked in that it was a private street. We were told the developers were “trying.” What I look forward to is the wall of greenery that was going to be one of the lovely touches on the alley wall with the original developers. — TG on The Latest Salvo in the Franklin Place Battle

I have never been more excited to read one of your articles! Let's do more of these for other cuisines too please! Thanks!!! — Whitney on Where to Order Chinese Food in Tribeca (2018 Edition)