Yes, a bargain only for the production company. — PeterD on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

Those permits are a bargain compared to renting and dressing a soundstage for a day, with far more realism shooting on the street. — James on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

I've noticed the increased traffic on Vestry as well and often many more cars turning onto Vestry from West Street. While I haven't seen it with my own eyes, a neighbor mentioned that the turn off Hubert onto Hudson is being blocked by cones. If this is true, it's certainly not helping matters on Vestry. — Kennedy on Seen & Heard: Pure Green Juice and Bulletproof Coffee

To disrupt a neighborhood for a shoot of any length used to be free, but now only costs the production $300. In 1966 NYC established a film office and began issuing permits for shoots. From that year until 2010 the permits were free. Bloomberg instituted a fee of $300 that year and that has been the cost of a film permit since. The $300 is a one-time fee for every movie, commercial or music video shoot, no matter how many days the production is working in the city, and once a season for television projects. New York requires a permit for any shoot that uses vehicles or equipment other than hand-held devices and cameras on tripods - items such as props, sets, lights, dolly tracks, screens and microphone devices. Sometimes the city will waive the $300 fee depending on the budget of the project. In some situations, a permit also is needed if a production wants exclusive use of city property. That one-time fee is $3200. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/permits/when-permit-required.page — PeterD on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

Holland tunnel is always a disaster- still can't wrap my head around how even now with Ezpass there is still no outbound toll. The best way to cut traffic on Canal street would be to split the toll so it is assessed both inbound and outbound. I would bet that at least 30%+ of the Holland traffic queued up on Canal is there because it's FREE outbound. Charge a toll and people would not go out of their way to "save" — Rohin on Food Hall Plans Withdrawn

As a person who works in media and broadcasting, i can say, with certainty, that those filming permits do in fact add to the city's economy. They are not cheap. They do not come for free. If, at any given day in Manhattan alone, there have been 20 filming permits allotted for shoots from the top to the bottom of the island, you can be sure that the city has pocketed a lot of money. And we are just talking Manhattan. And we are just talking one day. — Sal on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

And the millions upon millions of dollars allegedly added to our local economy. — PeterD on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

Don't forget all the jobs that the industry likes to claim it's adding. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

I understand from a friend this morning that it is a catalog film production for some fashion brand called White House, but who knows if that is true. It would seem to account for the anonymity, since that kind of project would seem to have nothing to do with media or entertainment such as TV or movies indirectly promoting New Yorkthat is the usual justification for inflicting these nuisances on city residents and businesses. — James on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

I live a block away and most of the residential concern comes from noise and traffic. Honestly, its mostly tunnel related, as people trying to leave this event space would be hunting for cabs that inevitably get stuck in the tunnel traffic. — Sean on Food Hall Plans Withdrawn

Not providing information about film shoots in her overly-filmed district is another non-service not brought to you by esteemed City Councilmember Chin. — James on Seen & Heard: Inside the Woolworth Residences

Agree that a 10pm closing is about equally as nutty as a 4am closing. Suggest they split the difference and go for a 1am closing. The area is pretty commercial, curious as to what residences are nearby enough to be affected. — Rohin on Food Hall Plans Withdrawn

It is not utilitarian. No. I do love it though. I've been a huge fan of Maharishi and Hardy Blechman since the 90's. exciting to finally see a store in NYC. — Doug on Maharishi Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

That is not* utilitarian. — Anonymous on Maharishi Is Opening a Store in Tribeca

So sad about St. Joseph's Chapel. — TribecaMom on In the News: Is Bar Works Capsizing?

I think one of the three grassy areas in front of the court houses would be perfect. It is not like anyone actually sits on or lays out on the grass there. I actually do bring my dog here to run around early Saturday and Sunday mornings when no one is around. — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: Hoping for an East Tribeca Dog Run

WF definitely has a schizophrenic display policy (chutney beside yogurt), but I like it. While a Walmart grocery store has massive selection and large aisles, the lack of humans is depressing. — mruptight on In the News: Is Bar Works Capsizing?

I have always talked about rallying the residents around Drumgoole Plaza to petition for a dog run here. This park/public area (not sure what to call it) is always desolate and can definitely be put to good use for a dog run. The nearest dog run is Fishbridge, it's tiny and not much area for our little friends to run around. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumgoole_Plaza — Lippy on Seen & Heard: Hoping for an East Tribeca Dog Run

Yes!! A dog run please in eastern tribeca there are so many dogs and nowhere to let them run free and with the constant condo construction demo and cement trucks walking a dog is a nightmare I know mine would welcome it. Seems silly not to have one marked off in Collect Pond an under used area. Thanks for bringing it up. — Tino on Seen & Heard: Hoping for an East Tribeca Dog Run

I hate to see them close. They always had a terrific product and terrific personnel. — Al on The Nut Store Is Closing

Maybe they workers will get placards? — George on In the News: More on the State Troopers to Be Based Here

Maybe the State Fund will do the right thing and take care of its workers. Hahhah. — Charlie Barley on In the News: More on the State Troopers to Be Based Here

Sorry did a Dan Quayle.. ha — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Progress at Two Park Place Restaurants

Agree... Perhaps they should simply plant potatoes and help feed the homeless. Might be easier to get it done! ;) — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Progress at Two Park Place Restaurants

Relying on press releases is not, in my experience, the surest path to credibility. (And the Bouley team has never been particularly forthcoming.) I followed up about Bouley on June 12, which you can read at https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/06/12/in-the-news-bouleys-final-weeks/. As for the test kitchen and B at Home, or whatever it ends up being called, they're out of my jurisdiction. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Is Bouley Closing Soon?