Just saw this...question where in manhattan will folks go for customs cut foam rubber? Any suggestions? Thanks! — Patricia Corsello on Seen & Heard: Canal Rubber Is on the Market

From beach to woodland stream to concrete and all the urban blind spots the fading images leave an indelible impression. On my soul X'Xx H — Hilary Volkman on The Water Painter

That's very interesting. I always wondered about that site everytime I walked down the street. — lowphat on Nosy Neighbor: Is This Parking Lot at Risk of Getting Developed?

See Noise Code § 24-218 General prohibitions. (a) No person shall make, continue or cause or permit to be made or continued any unreasonable noise [as defined in 24-218 (b)] — James on Some Improvement at the Five Boro Bike Tour

tipping point — LongTimeListener on Au Cheval in ChiBeCa?

I will miss it and the rubber smell. — Dixie on Seen & Heard: Canal Rubber Is on the Market

Very sad to hear this news - Matt Bernson's beautiful shop has been a treasure in the neighborhood and his commitment to ensure his shoe makers earn sustainable wages is laudable. We will continue to support online and we will miss your windows! — No Moore Neighbor on Matt Bernson Is Closing His Tribeca Store

James, that depends on where you live, I suppose. Inside my apt, the announcements started at 7:10 am and the prerecorded music at 7:30. Many of the neighbors in my building were just as angry as in the past. I will say levels were a bit lower than last year and things started about 20 minutes later. At about 8:15, I went to talk to them. I asked sound guy if he could lower it a bit and his response was same as last year: "We have a permit." But then someone working the event asked if she could help me. I said I lived 4 block south and 1 east and it was too loud inside my apt. She apologized, said she'd been trying to get them to lower it but they kept raising it back up. While I was standing there, she told the sound guy to lower it and he did. It made a huge difference when I got back to my apt in terms of the prerecorded music. However the announcements were still just as loud (separate track on the sound board, I'm guessing). That's the report from Duane Street. — s on Seen & Heard: Five Boro Bike Tour Is This Sunday Morning

Can't figure out why Target is so big but there's not much there I want. All that hype when they first opened about how they were going to appeal to city dwellers, and sell smaller sizes of things, was just hype. They don't have 1/2 pound regular butter, 8 oz. mayonnaise, 2-pound bags of flour; for people who don't cook much but need small quantities of things like that. It's being stocked by people with lots of storage space who are clueless about what city people need. Plus a lot is store-brand instead of major label. — Hudson River on In the News: Target’s Tribeca Store to Test Delivery

Went the first week. It's mostly full of kids. Lots of other quieter places for good pizza in the area now so probably won't need to go back. — Hudson River on First Impressions: Kesté

Apparently they solved much of the noise problem. — James on Seen & Heard: Five Boro Bike Tour Is This Sunday Morning

Phew! Was wondering how we were going to cope without Maison Kayser's croissants on my doorstep! — Tribeca mummy on Il Mulino Is Opening on Greenwich Street

One more reason you just can't stop! So many good ideas here. I wouldn't even know about sumo oranges if it weren't for you. — Jenny on Eight New Enthusiasms

Having spent the entire day in baguette crisis mode we are so glad to hear Kayser is not gone yet. Long live Kayser! — Cobaye on Il Mulino Is Opening on Greenwich Street

Good luck to the new owners! This area of Greenwich Street is now turning into a really hub of fine dining. — Larry Fink on Il Mulino Is Opening on Greenwich Street

Canal Rubber closing would be like the death of New York to me. I truly recommend everyone take a look at this last little bit of old New York while you can. It is quite eclectic and a lot of fun. — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Canal Rubber Is on the Market

Happy to hear that as well! — Rohin on Il Mulino Is Opening on Greenwich Street

So glad to hear Maison Kayser is not closing! I love that place and go there often! And excited to welcome Il Mulino! — F on Il Mulino Is Opening on Greenwich Street

Why is Dajlia's allowed to extend their outdoor seating shitscape half way town Harrison Street? Isn't Harrison a side street? — Jim Smithers on Zona Tribeca

My apologies, Erik. I didn't mean any harm. Will not do that again. — TribecaMom on Matt Bernson Is Closing His Tribeca Store

So excited about the Gluten Free menu and to have a Keste in the area. The delivery from Bleecker em was for obvious reasons often cold. But agree when I walked by last weekend the decor was very disappointing and not welcoming at all. From the overall set-up and floor tile to the brightness of the lights and those TVs. Better atmosphere makes the food taste better and ensures you come back for more. Hopefully their good food will be enough! Wishing them good luck!! — JD on First Impressions: Kesté

The writing on that first no smoking sign looks very much like a Toynbee tile.... hmmm.... — Christy on Photo Safari!

Sadly this outpost of Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte is not up to snuff. Who knows, maybe it's growing pains, maybe it's early inconsistency but as a long time patron of the midtown location I won't be back to the Soho Restaurant. The "special sauce" seemed pretty lame compared to previous visits to the midtown location, and instead of the usual offer of a second half of diner with freshly cooked steak and fries we were met with a gruff challenge of "you want some more fries?" Additionally, the fact that the interior was lit like the best of any city hospital waiting room didn't exactly help with my enjoyment of the meal. This place feels like someone bought the restaurant name but missed just about everything that makes the brand special and successful worldwide. — Nicholas Graffinol on In the News: Steak Frites Restaurant Opens Tonight

this is a tremendous loss to the neighborhood. matt is such a down to earth, kind business owner who has a genuine interest in the community. he will be missed...best of luck to you and your family, matt. — urban cowgirl on Matt Bernson Is Closing His Tribeca Store

460 Greenwich — Rachel on Where in Tribeca…?