Ticket and Tow them all and let them prove the Placards are real. — PerryR on The Parking Vigilantes

Thanks for highlighting this problem. On-street, legal or illegal, police parking is a tremendous detriment to Lower Manhattan public safety. One only needs to walk around on holidays to see how much safer (and better) our streets and sidewalks become when cars aren't parked haphazardly, especially near crosswalks and bus loading zones. A huge problem too about this kind of low-grade corruption is how corrosive it is to public trust. When corruption is routinized, it really makes it easy to dismiss the authority of law enforcement, who do little to enforce laws. Walk around on a weekday with a four-year-old and try to explain why the police, who are supposed to secure public safety, park their cars in ways that make everything more dangerous -- I can't come up with an honest defense. This is the most common everyday experience with law enforcement most of us have downtown and it doesn't look good for the police, especially when a four-year-old can immediately recognize the hypocrisy. — Michael on The Parking Vigilantes

Sorry. Please have 50% of my winnings. :-) — James on $24 Million on the Line

Looks like they didn't make it 48 hours even. https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/05/26/seen-heard-witches-knickers/comment-page-1/ — Steve on Seen & Heard: L’Angolo Might Open Tonight

I actually mentioned this the other day: https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/05/24/in-the-news-lawsuit-over-1wtcs-filthy-windows/. — Erik Torkells on $24 Million on the Line

http://www.amny.com/news/24-million-new-york-state-lottery-ticket-claimed-at-the-last-minute-1.13661780 — James on $24 Million on the Line

Is there any protective coating for glass that is effective against the acid vandalism? — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Witches’ Knickers

I wish for a return to good tailoring. — Marcus on In the News: Will Cops Enforce Placard Laws?

Totally agree with above comments. They've literally been a cornerstone of the neighborhood since early 90s when so little was around. For the neighborhood's sake I hope they find a way to reopen and soon. Summer is almost here and our kids love their fried chicken. — Longtime local on Tribeca’s Cornerstone Is Looking Iffy

I'm on my second martini, so take it all with a grain of salt. Or olives. — mruptight on In the News: Will Cops Enforce Placard Laws?

The NYT is irritating as any other out of the loop trend Times article, but this one is just badly informed. The rise of the subscription model of fashion just shows that a large group of people have no idea how to buy clothes. And J Crew is drifting downward because it fit a period of time. Banana Republic peaked during the first dotcom boom because it had fashion for those who wanted to dress for work, but not in a suit. Remember Bridge collections with a capital B? J Crew fit well in the past few years for offices that continued to relax dress rules. It has been such a sea of gingham and plaid that offices post "twinsies" instagrams. Now, worker bees are either dressing like a Nike store employee or a surfer. Shoppers may be better informed but they still lack imagination or confidence to stand out. — mruptight on In the News: Will Cops Enforce Placard Laws?

FYI - Xtend Tribeca's opening date was pushed to June 5! — Laura on Seen & Heard: The Name of Roc’s Replacement

NY State insurance building on Church Sreet between Duane and Thomas — NV on Where in Tribeca…?

Would be great if they had a twitter handle where you could officially file picture reports showing such abuses — Rohin on At Long Last, Placard Reform

One thing to consider about "bad apples." The full saying is "One bad apple spoils the barrel." Something to consider by those who think this isn't a big deal because it may be something that only a minority of officers do. — Steve on The Parking Vigilantes

Thanks for covering this. We have neighbors who use their city-issued pass for unrestricted street parking. They don't use the car for work but end up saving a ton to park on the taxpayer dime. Grrr. On a related note, as temperatures rise, tour buses have taken over our roads, bus lanes, and no-parking spots. I repeatedly ask drivers to cut their engines that they idle for long stretches when parked illegally, and am usually treated pretty roughly. It's pretty obvious these parking violations are going on, why aren't these tour operators fined? It's like a giant open-air bus depot on West Street, groups unloading from middle lanes, stopping traffic and buses parking opening in MTA bus, no standing or parking lanes. Why aren't these curtailed? — cami on The Parking Vigilantes

Bar Works! I'm sure it'll stick around for - who knows - 12 months? 8 months? http://www.redd-monitor.org/2017/01/17/bar-works-the-return-of-renwick-haddow/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Works https://therealdeal.com/2017/01/13/alleged-ponzi-scheme-mastermind-looks-to-be-driving-force-behind-nyc-co-working-startup-bar-works/ — Ponzi Power on Seen & Heard: L’Angolo Might Open Tonight

Not when placard abuse creates dangerous situations - like near my apartment. Placard abusers consistently park in the bus stop, and I have watched people getting off the bus just miss getting hit by cars because they are dropped off in the middle of the street. These abusers are lazy - even when there are numerous spots available, they continue to park in the bus stop and by hydrants because it is more convenient for them. — Maryann Keegan on At Long Last, Placard Reform

Why don't we get parking permits for residents who actually live and pay really high real estate taxes? I mean, if you are a resident why should we be restricted to park at your own place of residence? — Parking for Residents on The Parking Vigilantes

since the police are the most blatant placard abusers, i'm skeptical that the nypd is going to ticket their fellow officers for this offense. — safe as milk on At Long Last, Placard Reform

If the DOH is actually enforcing this law, GOOD. In my personal experience, there has been an explosion recently in the number of dogs in food establishments. It looks like everybody is claiming their dog is a service dog now. Recently I saw a dog actually sharing a banquette seat at Rosa Mexicano (uptown) and eating off the table. This really needs to stop. It's not just unsanitary, it's extremely unappetizing. — S. on Seen & Heard: The Smile Newsstand Is Temporarily Closed

Adding 100+ officers to deal with this minor (albeit annoying) issue seems like a giant waste of our tax dollars. — Sarah on At Long Last, Placard Reform

Interested to see how that window lawsuit works out. Live in 8 Spruce and our windows haven't been cleaned in over 3 years due to "weather" on the days they were scheduled. — John on In the News: Lawsuit Over 1WTC’s Filthy Windows

Which makes sense because I spotted architectural drawings for 45 Park Place there many months ago! https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2016/06/20/seen-heard-pier-17-update/ — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: L’Angolo Might Open Tonight

74 Leonard is the 45 Park Place sales gallery (http://45parkplaceny.com/contact) — TribecaGuy on Seen & Heard: L’Angolo Might Open Tonight