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  • Done. They weren't as heavy as they looked. — Erik Torkells on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • They likely scanned old transparencies (slides) backwards... Easy to fix in Photoshop- or send them to me and I will do it for you :). — Robert Ripps on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • No, This is on Hudson the Film Theater is on Varick. The walkway and scaffolding was only about 4 months old. — Toni Silber-Delerive on Sidewalk Shed Collapse

  • Ugh, that's how they were on the Public Art Fund site. Will try to fix but it may not happen for a while — Erik Torkells on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • Great pictures of "olde" Tribeca- only quibble is shots 1, 2, 3, 12 are flopped (backwards). — Robert Ripps on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • Thanks, typo fixed. — Erik Torkells on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • Tilted, not Titled — James on When Richard Serra Dominated Tribeca

  • I have known the person responsible for this GoFundMe drive for close to 16 years, and I can promise you that she is tireless and determined in her passion to save, neuter and care for cats. I have seen this active pursuit in her daily life, while working as an active and driven member of the music, film and post-production community of New York City, often to the detriment of her own personal well-being. Julie W, while you were posting your missive about Jen's photo being similar to some other photo of some other kitten you may have remembered from a couple of years ago (really??), I was texting with her while she was crawling around the gutters of Tribeca with cat treats and sardines, trying to gently coax the momma cat into a pet carrier, so she could attempt to get her spayed. This was at about 1:30am, and Jen was pretty sure she was gonna be there till at least 3am, worried the whole time about her safety and how she was going to get back home to Brooklyn when she was either successful or after she had given up for the night. Where were you? What are you doing at 1:30am? It is always so easy to be the critic or the skeptic - maybe try joining her for one of these outings in the next evening or two? Then you will know, first hand, how real and dedicated and passionate she is about this. I mean it. I can't do what she does, but she does it and never complains. If you need further info or need to "check" me out, feel free to email me at the email in this posting, and you can "vet" me and my level of "Datelininess" or not. If I pass your test, I can put you in touch with Jen, so you can join her in the streets of Tribeca at 2am. Glenn — Glenn N on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • Predictably, I LOVE these. — Andrea on The Fallen

  • Dept of Bldgs shed permits are usually not signed off until the shed is removed. According to the DOB website, any shed up at 153-155 Hudson St was apparently in place without an active permit or a shed application that had not been signed off. NYC Department of Buildings Document Overview Page: 0 of 1 Premises: 153 HUDSON STREET MANHATTAN Job No: 120971074 BIN: 1002810 Block: 215 Lot: 7501 Num. of Documents: 1 Job Type: A3 - ALTERATION TYPE 3 DOC NO WORK TYPE(S) / STATUS / JOB DESCRIPTION 01 ERECT HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED PER DRAWINGS. INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH BSA-351-74-SM, LL-33/91, CHAPTER 33, SECTION 3307 OF 2008 NYC BC AND TPPN#9/99. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PERMIT. Status: X - SIGNED OFF Status Date: 10/03/2016 Plans Page Count: 4 Directive 14: Y Applicant Name: WALSH MICHAEL Pre-Filing Date: 02/08/2012 TYPE STATUS DATE STATUS A3 - ALTERATION TYPE 3 10/03/2016 X: SIGNED OFF EQ - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 10/03/2016 X: SIGNED OFF In fact, the PW7 form requesting signoff filed by a engineer who signed the form on 9/22/16 states "Sidewalk Shed has been removed." That seems like a material misstatement of fact that is going to lead to some serious disciplinary and legal consequences. (http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/BScanJobDocumentServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=120971074&passdocnumber=01&allbin=1002810&scancode=ESHS0214599) — James on Sidewalk Shed Collapse

  • Probably died of old age. Those sheds are often left in place for years with no construction activity anywhere to be seen. A real blight on neighborhoods with narrow streets. — Ted on Sidewalk Shed Collapse

  • Any guess on how long it had been there? Is that the old TriBeCa film fest movie theater? — Ian on Sidewalk Shed Collapse

  • I, too.. was skeptical..and checked out her Facebook page..maybe I've watched too many Dateline's on NBC..but she posted pics of a kitten from 2 years ago that looks very similar to the kitten photos she posted for this fundraiser. — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • That page is all I know about it. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • Regarding the kitties, do you have any information that its legit? Do you know this person? Just sayin because I'm ready to give but there's so many scammers these days. — Joe on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • The hardest Where in Tribeca ever? — Glenn Gribble on The Fallen

  • I love the textured backgrounds. Well done and thanks. — George on The Fallen

  • Thank you Erik for these beautiful images! — Bruce on The Fallen

  • Nice lesson to teach your son. Rules are for fools? — Marcus on In the News: Tribeca Privilege

  • Thank you for posting the link to the GoFundMe... just donated. — Jeff on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • Is your reader rescuing the cats living under the loading dock at Washington and Vestry? I saw the mama cat last night when I was walking my dogs. She usually hangs out on Washington in the late evening (after 10pm). — Archie on Seen & Heard: Kittens Rescued from Loading Dock

  • Tenants, they've been operated as rentals for decades. — Sackpersonn on In the News: Nike Is Ticking Off Its Neighbors

  • The cats are the ones that live under the loading dock at 416 Washington St - 2 adults and a kitten - they roam into 70 Vestry and a few other spots. The adults have been here for a few years and neighbors feed and watch out for them. The kittens are usually able to be rescued - they have had a few litters. — Remington on Seen & Heard: Tipsy Shanghai Restaurant Report

  • I was afraid my effort was going to be too little, too late, but I am so happy to see that others saw the beauty and value in saving this historic piece of neon art. Kudos to Two Boots and Steve Powers for having the vision and resolve to do the right thing. :-) — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on In the News: Tribeca Privilege

  • Let There Be Neon in Tribeca is the champion hero working on the neon. Steve ESPO Powers was the champion hero to save the sign. https://instagram.com/p/BMgt6RoBExg/ — Andrea on In the News: Tribeca Privilege