"Pedestrians have gotten so complacent. Assuming everyone will stop for them." This kind of attitude earns cyclists no sympathy and is contrary to what the law requires. The bike path is owned by New York State. State law expressly makes vehicle and traffic law applicable to a cyclist just as if he or she were the driver of a vehicle. State law requires vehicles stop at intersections for pedestrians and give pedestrians the right of way. That said, state law also makes it illegal to for pedestrians to walk along a bike path where sidewalks are provided. (Conversely, city law makes it illegal for people age 13 and older to ride bicycles on the sidewalks, but one sees that all too often.) — James on In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path

Excited to learn about a new space for the arts and artists and patrons of the arts in our neighborhood. A long time ago when I moved down here and it wasn't yet Tribeca it was the home and working space for many artists who often had to travel someplace else to show or perform their work. Yes, we met in the rough and tumble bars and a few coffee spots, but of course all that changed when the money began to flow and buildings rose to new heights. So, Robin, I welcome your efforts and hope you succeed with your plans... — Larry Loonin on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Thank you Sean. Pedestrians have gotten so complacent. Assuming everyone will stop for them. And yeah James poor cyclists were run over by a terrorist and you have to put your two cents in. I cycle, walk and drive in the city and people need to get off their phones and pay attention. Pedestrians are the worst. Those poor cyclists. May the living be ok and the dead RIP. — TG on In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path

Nice. — TG on Nosy Neighbor: How Long Will the Bogardus Plaza Construction Take?

That is not good. I hope no one gets hurt. Unrelated, it is such as unattractive building. Bland, shapeless and too damn tall. — TG on Falling Glass at 111 Murray

All very exciting. See you on the 1st! — TG on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

al·so /ˈôlsō/ adverb in addition; too. "These concrete barriers will ALSO increase pedestrian safety" is not equivalent to "FIRST concern." — James on In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path

Can we let them present their plans at CB1 without first smearing them with vague insinuations? — Erik Torkells on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Your reputation is not good. — Heide Fasnacht on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Ah yes James, my first concern when discussing solutions to prevent more bikers from being mowed down is to blame them for pedestrian safety. What are the stats on pedestrian safety on that bike path that have you so up in arms. The NYPDs knee jerk reaction to this tragedy is disgusting. How about they put the barricades in the dividing lane instead of blocking off individual lanes? It’s dangerous. And all the signs asking New Yorkers to report electric bikes on the bike lane!? Give me a break. — Sean on In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path

In what sense "a dog"? Were there structural issues? — Marcus on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

He said it! — Erik Torkells on Nosy Neighbor: Why Were the Trees Outside Goldman Sachs Cut Down?

This would be a perfect site for a Uniqlo or similar retailer. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

Thankfully, the BPCA says that the south field is closed and will be cleaned tomorrow. https://twitter.com/bpca_ny/status/927268157525495808 — Dan Kohn on Falling Glass at 111 Murray

Did the BPCA rep actually say "Goldman Alley" or was that your editorializing? — Dan Kohn on Nosy Neighbor: Why Were the Trees Outside Goldman Sachs Cut Down?

Thanks much, Marcus. We are thrilled to be here. We are already planning a Parent Appreciation "Winter Fun" Open House for December 1st. All ages are welcome. Miss New York 2013 is hosting. Come join us for some hot chocolate! — Robin Sokoloff on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Heidi, I understand your skepticism. It sounds like the previous tenants were not responsive to your needs, and it looks like they made a number of construction mistakes, too. However, we are not open yet. As far as stories - yes. We hope to put up marvelous stories here at Town. Thanks, again! — Robin Sokoloff on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Reading your press release is only giving me the side of the story you want me to see. — Heide Fasnacht on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

It's a dog. Anyway, the big question is what will WeWork decide to do with it once retail doesn't pan out? — Erik Torkells on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

What's wrong with the current building? Why must it be demolished? — Marcus on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

Sounds great; best of luck with the project! — Marcus on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

If I read the DOB filing correctly, the perimeter wall height is 52 feet, which would make for high ceilings but not exactly double-high ones. (And that's assuming there's no parapet.) — Erik Torkells on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

I think it could still be three stories by each floor would be double height creating a much more dramatic retail space. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down

Thank you for posting, Erik. Women filmmakers who live in Tribeca are already reaching out to us to shoot at Town Stages. We appreciate it! — Robin Sokoloff on A New Theater Space in Tribeca

Thank you, Marcus! Great to hear from you. We are very excited too. I'm so sorry you've had experiences like that in your neighborhood or at this address previously. I've heard lots of horror stories. Our creative community doesn't really have the kind of money to splurge on drinks. It's hard enough to cobble the money together to put on thoughtful plays, panel discussions, and fundraisers in the first place. We are supplying a bar as a common amenity like most off-broadway spaces, cultural institutions, and museums do. We wanted to make sure no outside caterers or third party vendors could apply for one-day alcohol permits and let people drink too much. We can't afford to have rowdy audiences and drunk hecklers disrupting our programming. So we are tightly controlling what is consumed ourselves. It's the only way to ensure the quality of experience, both in our doors and outside our doors. I'm more concerned that locals will be upset that our "bar" is not open very often. We can go whole weeks at a time shooting a feature film, or doing pop-up shops for local small businesses. We won't be serving on those days. I hope we don't get canned on Yelp because we aren't a cookie cutter bar that you can sit at all night. Again, Sokoloff Arts is a non-profit public charity (501C3). 100% of the proceeds from the bar at Town go to subsidizing space for artists, entrepreneurs, and other community needs. I hope to see you at CB1 this week! — Robin Sokoloff on A New Theater Space in Tribeca