Regarding those video ads, they are so bright at night they are blinding. Can't imagine that will ever cause an accident. Ha. — Maryann Keegan on Seen & Heard: Changes at the Jazz Club on Murray

Well, that's upsetting. Yes, Roc closed in February of 2017. To compile this survey, I go through every post for the year, and I don't know how I could've missed that one. To doublecheck, I'd have to go through the site twice, and there isn't enough wine in the world. On the plus side, "biggest bummer" is hardly the most prestigious category; on the minus side, Roc likely would've won. Sorry, Rocco and Stacy! (And changing a survey after it's live isn't possible.) — Erik Torkells on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

I heard that Chin had nothing to do with the moving of the fences, but I'm not supposed to say how the change came about. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Sidewalk Finally Reopened

Back in November I had commented, "I’m still waiting to hear what DOT will do about the needlessly closed sidewalks at 456 Greenwich Street." It would seem that Councilmember Chin’s office had some success with DOT after all. I hear that the Hotel project is not being abandoned at all, despite the relocation of the fence for now. — James on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Sidewalk Finally Reopened

Didn't ROC close in 2017? — Andrea on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

"How long till the base of 1 World Trade Center lights up with ads?" Please please no. Far too many oversized ads in this city. Makes it so crass and ugly. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Two Hands Gave Up on Dinner

Spring Studios, the NSA listening post, Robert De Niro's illegal penthouse atop the Greenwich Hotel, "Our Suburb", Tribeca Tower on Duane Street, Artist-In-Residence lofts ... — James on In the News: Concern Over Pier 17 Rooftop Events

I agree! I think the designs are a pleasant surprise. I liked the Candy canes and Christmas Trees. It'll be interesting to see what else they come up with for future holidays and events. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Two Hands Gave Up on Dinner

I disagree. They had some pretty cute ones going with the candy canes and snowflakes. I mean it is Christmas time, it's as original as you can get. — Anthony on Seen & Heard: Two Hands Gave Up on Dinner

It became a 4,000 seat concert venue the same way everything becomes something around here: just build it, and if you weren't supposed to, no one will make you un-build it. — J Parnell on In the News: Concern Over Pier 17 Rooftop Events

Wonderful news - what a loss the neighborhood would suffer if they couldn't find an affordable space. The businesses over on the East side of Church Street will be very happy as well. — TG on Church Street School for Music and Art Found a New Home in Tribeca

@Tribeca talen - Everything south of Chambers is NOT TriBeCa, until a few years ago when it spontaneously changed according to real estate agents, and I suspect the Broadway border is just as fungible. — Real Tribeca Talent on Where in Tribeca…?

Why are the animations on the base of the WTC so terrible? Did they spend any time on them at all? There are glitches, bad color choices, and utterly unoriginal design concepts. — Designer on Seen & Heard: Two Hands Gave Up on Dinner

"Battery City" sounds like it could be a department inside Best Buy. — jon on Seen & Heard: Jill Lindsey Sneak Preview

That is 54 Franklin Street, part of the Tribeca East Historic District since 1992. Just sayin' ... — James on Where in Tribeca…?

108 Leonard is simply NOT TriBeCa and it shouldn't be allowed to call/market itself as such. It is Civic Center, at best. — Triebca Talent on Where in Tribeca…?

Have we expanded the boundaries of Tribeca? That's east of Broadway. Just sayin' . . . — Bruce Hood on Where in Tribeca…?

I didn't mean that as "knowitall" I meant it as "knowing all" - as in, you're the best resource for knowledge about lower manhattan south of....well, anywhere.) — mm on Seen & Heard: Jill Lindsey Sneak Preview

You know it all - I can't wait to see this place open. We have so many skyscrapers in this city, I'm surprised there isn't a restaurant on every roof. — mm on Seen & Heard: Jill Lindsey Sneak Preview

Was away until last night, so just catching up- Cortlandt Alley at Franklin Street. — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca…?

Follow the money. The Mayor and City Council get big donations from the real estate industry. The industry expects something in return. — James on In the News: Concrete Tower Planned for FiDi

When it comes the arcades, why isn't the monetary transaction being highlighted? 200 Water Street received an ability to build higher in exchange for building an arcade. There has to be a record of the deal, even if 40 years old, and if that record doesn't have a expiration date - oh well - if 200 Water want the arcade, they can make the city an offer and buy themselves out of the deal. Taxpayers just giving them the arcade is sorta like trickle-up welfare. — J Parnell on In the News: Concrete Tower Planned for FiDi

Happy to get the sidewalks back... felt a bit like ducks stuck in a hunters trap navigating that lovely mess... Sad though as it seems this Hotel project does not seem to be able to move forward. Would have been great for the neighborhood. — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Sidewalk Finally Reopened

I love Adjaye's work, but this feels so out of place. And balconies (sorry, loggias) seem to be the new trees on the roof trend. I'm always amazed at how few people actually use their's when available, and open spaces 60 stories in the air will be wind machines. — mruptight on In the News: Concrete Tower Planned for FiDi

Maybe giving the 1st Precinct 4 days' advance notice of a crime will enable them to actually do something about it. :-) — James on In the News: Concrete Tower Planned for FiDi