Ugh, not until the spring for McNally Jackson?? ::sigh:: — Annika on Seen & Heard: Cobblestone Repair Progress

If this is a "Wine Bar" who cares about the food menu? Let's see the "wine by the glass" menu! — Bruce on New Kid on the Block: Vin Sur Vingt

The post about the listing at 1 White Street states "Perhaps the nicest perk of the home is the 750-square-foot private roof terrace, which comes with beautiful views out over Tribeca." I guess they did not tell the listing broker that the building's alteration application Schedule A, however, states in relevant part: "IT SHALL BE CONTRARY TO THIS C OF O TO USE THE ROOF FOR ANY GATHERING OR USE OR OCCUPANCY OF ANY KIND, OTHER THAN FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES." http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JB2ScheduleAServlet?requestid=4&passjobnumber=121191851&passdocnumber=01&allbin=1001987 — James on In the News: The Trump Soho Stink

Regardless of the content, my supervisor would be upset that I was looking at non work-related material while I was being paid to work. — Makes You Go Hmmm.... on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

This is the same case with Beval Saddlery. Everything James mentioned is exactly how Solera Capital runs Beval Saddlery. The long standing customers of Beval have left because the lack of needed inventory. — Jaime on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

I've been going to the one in the village for many years...it's fantastic, like being in France. But they MUST do something about the facade! — Elisa on New Kid on the Block: Vin Sur Vingt

From glassdoor.com, for what it is worth: Sep 19, 2017 "Sad to see a good company crumble" Former Employee - Store Manager in Chicago, IL Doesn't Recommend Negative Outlook I worked at Calypso St. Barth full-time (More than 3 years) Pros The company was thriving just 2 years ago. There was great team spirit and corporate had a great overall system going. Things took a turn for the worst and especially and unfortunately have hit rock bottom since 2017 started. Can't imagine the company being around come 2018. As for now, there are so many wonderful managers and employees working for the company. I wish corporate would have realized that if they utilized the talent under their noses they could have been successful. Cons Poor decisions with no research are what ran the company to the ground. Sizing changed basically eliminating any woman over size 10. This KILLED our client business and every employee would have been able to communicate that had any one ever taken the time to ask. Silhouettes were the same year to year without big enough changes. Ladies didn't want to shop the same shirt every winter for 4 years. Colors and style needed to be changed to keep things interesting. They also tried marketing and capturing a new/younger client base, without re-strategizing... things became just as confusing for the teams as it did for the clients. Lastly, I think corporate (and by corporate I mean Solaria) didn't care enough about their people. We were numbers and names, not people that cared about the company/clients more than they cared about most things in their lives. Putting associates in sticky situations with outstanding vendors, closing stores with 3 days notice, and keeping associates out of the loop... isn't fair or respectful. It's just plain bad business. Advice to Management Unfortunately I think things are too far gone at this point... I can't see saving the company at this point. Aug 29, 2017 "Stores are closing, no HR dept. or corporate" Former Employee - Manager in New York, NY I worked at Calypso St. Barth full-time (More than a year) Pros Beautiful clothing and store atmosphere. Great concept for a company. Decent commission structure. Great clientele. Good experience hosting and running events. Cons Stores are closing, corporate employees are leaving and not being replaced, dated computer system, low pay for the amount of work expected, dramatic environment etc etc — James on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

Shapiro sculpture, tucked away on Warren by Whole Foods, is very fine and fun. Deserves (we deserve) a clear space, an open view. — robert janz on Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar Update

I’ve heard the same things about the sister store Beval Saddlery. Vendors have been complaining about owed money. — Jaime on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

Yes, I can see that, although the supervisors in our workplaces might disagree! — Maryann on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

While I understand the image is provocative, it struck me as pretty clearly on the art side of the art/pornography spectrum. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

http://www.deeproot.com/blog/blog-entries/a-million-trees-only-if-we-can-keep-them-around Million Trees, only if we can keep them. — Urban Mole on Why Are There So Many Empty Tree Beds?

A little warning that a picture might be NSFW would have been good!! — Maryann on Seen & Heard: Big New Eye Care Office

Foldenauer was a republican until recently then switched parties for the Democratic Primary now a liberal = a spoiler. Chin is not being as forceful on her messaging vs others but that is typical of her style...It seems marketing wise these days - being an Independent appears as a better line than liberal, even in NYC. — MK on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

The highly acclaimed NYC Parks Million Tree Program is now revealing its failures and shortcomings by the appearance of high level of young tree mortality. The same is occurring across the other boroughs. I would pose to those that have been put in charge of managing our public street trees- why is this being allowed to happen (at the expense to the tax-payer)? As Forest Service researcher Gregg McPherson once stated, if tree planting is a numbers game, you've already lost. And clearly this program was numbers all the way. What has very much contributed to the mortality here are the dozens of Parks contractors hired to install these trees and absent the supervision and oversight needed to ensure proper tree installation. — Urban Mole on Why Are There So Many Empty Tree Beds?

For YEARS Whole Foods never has adequate checkouts open in the morning. At 8:00 - 8:30am its not unusual for the West Street side to have twenty people on line, buying breakfast and rushing to work, with only three registers open. It seems the employees learn on the job both there and the coffee bar. They have zero competition in the area from brick and mortar stores and simply have no fear of losing customers. Ever go to a Trader Joes when they open? Lines move rapidly because they have many registers open first thing. Best Market does not mean competition: TOO BAD TRADERS DID NOT TAKE THAT SPACE. All we can do, and I now have made Fresh Direct my choice for large orders, is collect you receipts from other food merchants and send them to Amazon with your complaint. Probably will not do anything, but it sure feels good!!!! — John on Seen & Heard: Long Lines at Whole Foods

Beautiful. Welcome to the neighborhood. — TG on New Kid on the Block: Thomas Hayes Studio + Cipra

Film crews are disasterous for businesses. A question: why are real estate brokers allowed to be on our community board? — TG on A Code of Conduct for Film Shoots

the comma makes a world of difference Peterd — diannetalan on In the News: Lawsuit Over Franklin Place

Actually, it's a uniquely American problem. "Compared to 22 other high-income nations, the United States' gun-related murder rate is 25 times higher." https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-u-s-gun-deaths-compare-to-other-countries/ But I'm sure Jeff would say, "there's just nothing we can do about it." Oh well. — Paul on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Whole Foods has not only not lowered prices. I have noticed price increases and price scanner errors — PerryR on In the News: Placard Abusers Arrested

"There are three important things to know about the swim bladder of a fish. The first (and the only one relevant to the fish) is that it operates like the air tank of a submarine, enabling its owner to submerge and rise to the surface at will. "The second is that, when extracted, dried and turned into a powder known as isinglass, it filters out unwanted particles in beer and wine, rendering those beverages drinkable but also unsuitable for vegetarians (a fact not widely broadcast by brewers or vintners). "The swim bladder’s third application may be even more significant: it can heal wounds. Not just normal cuts and grazes, either, but the kinds of ulcerous and persistent lesions that defy conventional treatments for weeks, months and, in some cases, even years." http://www.newsweek.com/fish-swim-bladders-improve-beer-and-now-heal-wounds-245888 — James on The Fishy New Design for Pier 26’s Playground

Paris Baguette on Canal (previously Burger King) is opening very soon. Walked by after work today and saw workers putting finishing touches to the space and the open sign replaced the coming soon sign. — TribecaMom on In the News: Placard Abusers Arrested

I wonder why the Liberal Party isn't running Marte on their ticket. Anyone know? — KP on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

Thanks James and KP for this info. Foldenaur got 6% last time. In a close election, he could spoil Marte's win yet again. Hopefully that doesn't happen. He needs to take a good look in the mirror and ask himself why he is running. — Noah Green on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2