$1200 sneakers? $600 in cash? A teenager????? — Carol Tanenbaum on In the News: Dispute Over the Roc Space

I'm going on record as enjoying Eric's sense of humor. And I thought the "puppies" thing was funny - because it, in itself, was ridiculous, referring to breasts as "puppies." I appreciate a little lightness, and all this umbrage being taken strikes me as worthy of satire in itself. For heaven's sake, the world has real problems, people. — Will on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Sometimes I'm disappointed with myself, too, but it usually passes. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Dispute Over the Roc Space

I think some people just enjoy the feeling of being outraged and offended. Because...Eric didn't do anything worthy of outrage or offense. Your comment is just...random. — Will on In the News: Dispute Over the Roc Space

Oh I love a joke as much as the next person. Really I do! But Eric your lack of sensitivity and your embolden energy to the "puppy" reference was bad the first time around. Give it a rest. Not all jokes are funny BPCrez...And Betty I'm not American so there you go! — TG on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

So you find a sexual predator referring to breasts as "puppies" weird Eric? I don't give a F what he called them. He is a creep and hopefully will be punished. You? I'm disappointed. — TG on In the News: Dispute Over the Roc Space

TAKE A JOKE PEOPLE! — BPCrez on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

It is always wonderful that Americans can't resist jumping into any political argument going on. But in this case, we lost sight of the original discussion which was about women's right to control our own bodies. No matter what childish nomenclature you choose to use, it is not funny about any one being grabbed. Eric, you usually have got both a wonderful sense of humor as well as great sensitivity but both were on vacation in this instance. — betty on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

I am hearing that alt is going to open on Franklin street near church. I can't wait! — Hotel on Seen & Heard: SLT Is Still Planning a Tribeca Studio

braces R atleast (p)art. — robert janz on Nosy Neighbor: How Do These Metal Braces Work?

The only guaranteed view in NYC is one of a brick wall. — Dave on Seen & Heard: Taste of Tribeca Tickets Are on Sale

Miami Heat stay there as well when they play in brooklyn. — Liz on NBA Teams Are Practicing Down Here

Well, clearly, your biased opinions and posts are costing you eyeballs and brainfarts. If you keep this up, you'll eventually need to declare bankruptcy, much like the current POTUS (6 times), but don't worry, you'll then be qualified to run the country, not just the "county." Make America's Lies Great Again! — Jim Smithers on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Whats been lost over time -- perhaps due to the new social media -- is the ability to accept another's point of view or humor or political stance etc etc even if one does not agree or find it funny. These days so many people feel it's their way or the highway. — Janet on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Plenty? There were, like, 7 Tribecans who did Nazi problems with voting for Trump. Erik, your blog, your choice (obviously). I have always appreciated your (sometimes brutal) honesty and would miss it terrible if you were to fall in line over a couple of page views. — J on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

It's just amazing to me. I rarely touch on national issues—every few months?—and when I do, even as an example in a comment, it gets this snowflake-y reaction. As if, simply because we disagree on a topic, I shouldn't go near it at all. If I say something you don't agree with, argue with me, cover your ears, or shake it off. But don't tell me to shut up. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Yeah, Erik, the 1st Amendment doesn't apply to you! BIGLY! — Jim Smithers on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

I agree with " getting old " Well said ! — John on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

This county didn't go to hell in a handbasket; it's just more gentrification in the outer boroughs makes it seem that way. :-) — James on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Sorry, but I've already got one person on my back, so you'll have to wait till it's free. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Agreed... — Jeff on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

If it was the current POTUS, she would have been grabbed by the p---y. (not puppy). — Jim Smithers on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

The woman who was allegedly assaulted should do whatever the hell she needs to do. (Don't pin the "chill pill" line on me!) I was just making a joke about the word "puppies." Sometimes jokes don't work for everyone, but does that mean we should abandon all attempts at humor? And yes, as I stated, if I were harassed as described, I would find it outrageous and also humorous. You clearly would not, so I guess we're different that way. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

Erik, I assumed it was a joke about pole germs. But in respect to the women who were assaulted, and other women who have been, perhaps it's best to just state the facts and not make jokes. And to be clear, if you were sexually assaulted at work…you would be "offended and outraged and litigious" but also find it hilarious that your private parts were routinely compared to an animal by the entire staff? Do you think the woman who was assaulted should "take a chill pill" and see the humor in the situation? Jim, all I can say about you is you must be one of those guys that think women are always "overreacting." You could really benefit from a dialogue with women, instead of just trying to shut them down. — elisa on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast

No one reads this website for your political views. Might want to lay off or risk losing some eyeballs. Plenty of us(even in Tribeca) feel this county went to "hell in a handbasket" the last eight years. — getting old on In the News: Tetsu Opening Forecast