Apologies. Meant to post this one first. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/2/16399418/us-gun-violence-statistics-maps-charts The other was meant for after you called the first one "fake news" — Brett on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Agreed about film and TV crews. Usually I have had positive or neutral experiences with their presence, but once in a while had a rude run-in, where someone involved acted like they owned the neighborhood and was obnoxiously shouting at anyone that dared actually be walking to their home or workplace. This is a real living city, after all; the filming crews are guests in our home, and should behave appropriately with some manners and gratitude. — Marcus on A Code of Conduct for Film Shoots

Doesn't matter who runs if no one goes out to vote. — TribecaMom on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

It's about time! — Annette on In the News: Placard Abusers Arrested

I just googled and found out that Aaron Foldenauer is running on the Liberal Party ticket. So to answer your question, yes. Bryan Jung is Republican candidate. Wonder how many people will actually vote in this election … — KP on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

According to gothamgazette.com, others on the general election ballot include "Bryan Jung, Republican" and "Aaron Foldenauer, Liberal" — James on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

This is about tolerating petty corruption, not about systems. Meter maids routinely bypass cars with notes or merely folded police vests left on dashboards. — James on In the News: Placard Abusers Arrested

Are any of the spoilers from the primary (Foldenaur, Imperiale) turning up again on some obscure lines or are they out for good? — Noah Green on Chin vs. Marte: Round 2

You'd think that by now the city would have the digital capability to upload plate numbers to a database that the meter maids could check. It's mind boggling that we need laminated pieces of paper in 2017. — John on In the News: Placard Abusers Arrested

Seems that we are charging ahead to the cashless economy. Great, then stop penalizing card payments with fees. Here in Canada the penny, out of use since 2013, will soon be unrecognizable to a millennial - just try to spend a US coin and watch the confusion. — Andrea on Seen & Heard: Long Lines at Whole Foods

NYC is worse than a 3rd world country on this issue. Corruption at every level is sickening. — Placard Abusers to the Max on Seen & Heard: Peeking Inside Frenchette

Oh, the change wasn't counted back. I guess they're afraid to touch other people, so they put the coins on the bills and dump it all in your hand to deal with. The counting I was watching was the cashiers picking coins one by one out of the drawer: A quarter... Um, another quarter... A dime—no, another quarter... Um... A dime? A nickel? — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Long Lines at Whole Foods

At least you had your change counted back to you. It's been my recent experience that the change is dropped into my palm all at once. Counting back is an important check for accuracy that any cashier should appreciate at the end of a shift when reconciling. I hate to hear myself sound old fashioned on this topic, but the missing element here seems to be actually thinking about the transaction. Simple addition and subtraction should be a life skill. — Andrea on Seen & Heard: Long Lines at Whole Foods

So the article you reference is essentially an insult rather than an actual fact based discussion? It's too bad that a discussion has to devolve so quickly... and people wonder why so little every gets accomplished. The demonization of "the other side" doesn't accomplish anything... but can't say I'm surprised. Sad for you — Jeff on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Dozens Charged With Using Forged Placards to Park Illegally https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20171003/civic-center/forged-placards-arrest — John on Seen & Heard: Peeking Inside Frenchette

Under no circumstances do more guns equate to less gun violence. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/many-in-nation-tired-of-explaining-things-to-idiots/amp — Brett on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Ah, the new Whole Foods where yes, the avocados are cheaper, but now you have to plan "taco night" 2 weeks in advance, waiting for them to ripen. #firstworldproblems — Mr B on Seen & Heard: Long Lines at Whole Foods

Calypso may be getting ready to file chapter 11. They owe designers and suppliers thousands of dollars and have been served an eviction notice at their L I City corporate office for not paying rent. — Jerry on Calypso St. Barth Has Closed Its Tribeca Boutique

Ugh, First World problems. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

So can you tell me how many more innocents would have been killed had the police not fired & just let the raving madman with a gun continue about in the streets? The innocent being killed by friends fire was indeed tragic... any unnecessary death is, but the alternative could have been far worse. Neither you nor I know how well (or not) those guards are trained; I'd still prefer to have someone armed than just another "gun free zone". What is your solution, I'm curious? — Jeff on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Suggestions on how to have a real, productive discussion about gun control? Until that happens, what option do we have but emotion? If guards aren't very well trained and in practice, innocent people can be killed or injured. Happens even when police are involved "On August 24, 2012, a gunman shot and killed a former co-worker outside the Empire State Building... . Following the initial shooting, the gunman... was fatally shot by police officers after raising his weapon at them. Nine bystanders were wounded by stray bullets fired by the officers..." — A on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets

Additionally the street cleaner can never go down Reade Street because it's filled with cars with fake placards. — Steve on Seen & Heard: Peeking Inside Frenchette

What is the deal with NYPD blocking the bike lane? They're supposed to make the city safer, not more dangerous. — Rob on Seen & Heard: NYPD Keeps Parking in the Bike Lane

I mentioned the original NY Post article referenced in Gothamist in today's "In the News" roundup. The problem isn't really the people making fake placards. It's the lack of enforcement, not just of fake placards but real ones (which there are way too many) used inappropriately, so that there's little parking left over. Not to mention all the people who put NYPD-related crap in their windshields as a signal to cops to leave them alone. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Peeking Inside Frenchette

Incorrect. While the Virginia shooter did have 9mm pistol on his person, the gun that did the damage was a 7.62 SKS rifle. Which is why Scalise's wounds were so devastating (because of the round that is used). As for training, I'd still rather have an armed guard than an unarmed guard, but that's just me. I recognize gun violence & gun control are hot button issues... but if we are going to ever have real, productive discussions that could lead to real, productive ideas/solutions... running straight to emotional narratives (especially by uninformed late-night hosts) doesn't do anyone any good. That goes for both sides of the issue. — Jeff on In the News: Inside the Beekman Hotel’s Turrets