http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2017/04/24/nypd--woman-shot-in-lower-manhattan-taken-to-bellevue.html What's going on in our back yard!?!?!?!?!? — Sandra on In the News: The Retail Real Estate Glut

NY Liquor laws allow only one license per corporate entity. So TJs gets one for the state, Whole Foods gets one for the state and so on. All the mom and pops get one, and so on. — Christy on More on Acappella’s Move

Not every store is a clothing store so yes we blame landlords . Perfect example Gee Whiz had to cut in half 100 thousand a moth rent it's the landlords — Native on In the News: The Retail Real Estate Glut

The Target store is terrible and unlike the big ones in other cities which are really terrific in their mission: huge selection, lowest pricers in town. Here Target prices are mostly comparable to and often higher than those found in other stores. A rip-off and trading on its reputation for undercutting prices -- and not even a wide selection of goods. It deserves to do badly and to close. As for TJ's we have lost our chance as one is now scheduled to open a few blocks above Canal on 6th Ave. A schlep, I suppose, but do-able. And why has TJ's opened only one liquor store (the one at the first, 14th St. branch)? The idiotic New York State liquor laws do not allow liquor to be sold in food stores, so the one on 14th is next door. Is it just that TJ's has not been able to find similar situations for its other stores? Or is there some idiot law that will not allow them to? — Geroge Bacon on More on Acappella’s Move

You can send a 150 word email the Commissiomer, and maybe other senior executives of a NYC agency by going to their page on NYC.gov. In theory, City Hall tracks those complaints and responses, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Nonetheless, it is another way to complain to relevant agencies. Of course, if it is the Building Department, "lose hope all ye who enter here." — A. on Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar Update

Agree rents are ginormous. By the way, we needed a Trader Joe's not a Target. Target doesn't seem to be doing well. Oh, I think Italian restaurants do better takeout/delivery business than eat-in. Guess why? — Pinky JJ on More on Acappella’s Move

E, I have to agree with Tammy - get a writer or an assistant to help you with the workload. I have always been amazed by your work and how time-consuming it must be. Please try to find a way to make it work for you... and more selfishly - for us. TC is just too valuable a resource for the neighborhood to lose. Also, maybe you can poll subscribers and see who would be willing to go the paywall option. I know I would. — F on State of the Site

The POP issue comes up in, "Citizen Jane: Battle for the City," a documentary that's worth watching for downtown residents. It shows how perilously close we came to a disaster in urban planning -- Robert Moses' Lower Manhattan Expressway. Thankfully, Jane Jacobs and other residents effectively opposed it. — Jon on First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza

Whoever goes into that space on the corner could really take advantage of this upgraded square. Ive always been so inspired by the spring bulbs here...one of my favorite squares in the neighborhood! — en_b on Seen & Heard: Work to Start Soon on Bogardus Plaza

I LOVE that this work is being done for the park. Love it - but man - 18 months?! For some perspective, the Empire State Building was built in one year, 45 days. — F on Seen & Heard: Work to Start Soon on Bogardus Plaza

As indispensable to Tribeca as the Raccoon Lodge was, but all good things come to end. After 13 years in Tribeca I've swapped out for Brooklyn, and there's nothing comparable in the new 'hood, Tribeca Citizen maintains the sense of community downtown amongst the crazy changes, will be a shame when you move onto pastures new. — AndyC on State of the Site

WeWork is taking the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors; it's unclear whether they're doing anything on the ground floor. https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2017/04/16/seen-heard-free-outdoor-concert-lineup/ — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Rumored Grocery/Restaurant

Silver Lining was the best spot in Tribeca, by far, in my 16 1/2 years here. But not a good spot for a restaurant like Accapella, which already has trouble filling seats on the busiest street corner in the area. Too hidden. My dad's favorite when he visits, wish them well! — JD on More on Acappella’s Move

Having lived in other major metropolitan areas (SF and Chicago, both for years), I've never come across a site/newsletter anything like TC since moving to Tribeca a year ago. Sure, there are local hubs of larger orgs that regularly churn out community-related news…but as many have stated above, it’s your voice, heart and opinion that is so differentiating and compelling. You speak as one of our own; someone who cares about each of the topics covered on a deeply personal level—and it shines through. Whether writing about another sad closing of a beloved eatery or counting how many trash bags are fluttering in our neighborhood trees, I cannot imagine anyone else having such a vested interest, passion or eloquence. — Steven on State of the Site

This is my favorite site for news above all others. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Sad to hear this news but understandable and best of luck! — JD on State of the Site

Thanks and congratulations to the Friends of Bogardus for effecting the transformation of a concrete triangle with a few trees between two busy streets into to a beautiful oasis! We can't wait. — NV on Seen & Heard: Work to Start Soon on Bogardus Plaza

Yes, Erik, you and your gifts are nonpareil and sui generis. How auspicious, for all of Tribeca. — jane freeman on State of the Site

For what it's worth I'd pay a subscription fee to TC without the slightest hesitation, and fully accept the presence of ads as part of the buy-in. I pay for The NY Times online and there are ads, and I'd argue the hyper-local news is of more (not less) value to most on a day-to-day basis. I just ask the ads not becoming to invasive like the ones that are often placed smack in the the middle of a story. — Harley on State of the Site

We moved to DUMBO 4 yrs ago... for very similar reasons. — Jeff on Montessori School of Manhattan Is Closing Its Tribeca Campus

Betty hit the nail on the head. You are a special voice. You could find someone to take over, but it would never be with the heart you put into this special site. 5000 subscribers! Incredible. I, for one, am a true testament to the fabulous job you do, not even living in Tribeca. Having said all that, I have often wondered how you pulled TC off. I recall jokingly asking you once how you did such a great job with the site plus had a "real" job as well as a relationship. It's a lot and you should be proud of your incredible accomplishments. If you ever choose to make a change, such as one you suggested in your post, I will miss you greatly. Until then, I will enjoy your voice. — C.J on State of the Site

this might be delayed intel, but i just saw this morning a wework designed window decal on the american flatbread space on the canal facing windows. — mfs on Seen & Heard: Rumored Grocery/Restaurant

Tribeca is becoming more and more of a ghost town with everyone leaving due to landlord greed. It isn't vibrant anymore. I'm also thinking of a change --- moving to a neighborhood that's more fun --- with little taquerias and good restaurants, a mix of people other than parents with strollers, galleries as well as graffiti. A neighborhood with more than schools and empty storefronts. — Janet on Montessori School of Manhattan Is Closing Its Tribeca Campus

Adding a paywall isn't actually simple; readers would hate it; and there's little precedent for it at the hyperlocal level. Also, it strikes me as a bit much to charge for subscriptions *and* include advertising, but the latter is far more lucrative than the former could ever be. — Erik Torkells on State of the Site

the neighborhood and community are enhanced by your writing and reporting. you are more than the mom & pop storefront that readers are frequently stunned and saddened by the closing - you really are part of the heart of the area, not even bound by the confines of Tribeca...Find a partner, find a writer, find some way to reorganize to bring joy the job! ...or too many of us will sob. — tammy on State of the Site

Why not simply charge a subscription to make it a job instead of a jobby ? If you sell inevitably who ever buys it will do the same. — Ira on State of the Site