From The New York Times: City Hall Restaurant’s Chef Opens Wine Shop Henry Meer, who closed his restaurant at the end of 2015, has opened a wine shop in the Oculus. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/26/dining/pure-liquid-wine-and-spirits-oculus-westfield-world-trade-center.html — James on Seen & Heard: White Street Clarification

A snackstand. — PeterD on Seen & Heard: Soho Pharmacy’s Identity Crisis

That picture of the stand appears not to show any news. What it be called? — JPL on Seen & Heard: Soho Pharmacy’s Identity Crisis

Guess Trump is right after all. The system is rigged! — PeterD on In the News: Final Design for the Trinity Church Tower

http://nypost.com/2016/10/14/de-blasio-demands-resignation-of-elections-official-who-blasted-id-program/ "In a subsequent interview, Schulkin defended his support for a voter ID law to deter fraud, but backed off his criticism of the municipal ID program. "At a Board of Elections meeting on Tuesday, Schulkin claimed his remarks were taken out of context and denied that he’s a racist." — James on In the News: Final Design for the Trinity Church Tower

I know it's the Post, but it's amazing to me that anything recorded by Veritas is still taken seriously. — jfrankp on In the News: Final Design for the Trinity Church Tower

Re: voting "irregularities" http://nypost.com/2016/10/11/elections-official-caught-on-video-blasting-de-blasios-id-program/ "The Manhattan Democratic representative on the city’s Board of Elections was caught on a secret video slamming Mayor Bill de Blasio’s municipal ID program as contributing to 'all kinds of fraud' — including at the polls. “'He gave out ID cards, de Blasio. That’s in lieu of a driver’s license, but you can use it for anything,' Commissioner Alan Schulkin said in the undercover video recorded by a muckraker for conservative nonprofit Project Veritas. [...] "While discussing the potential for fraud, Schulkin volunteered that in some parts of the city, 'they bus people around to vote . . . They put them in a bus and go poll site to poll site.' "Asked which neighborhoods, Schulkin said, 'I don’t want to say.' "When the undercover mentions black and Hispanic neighborhoods, Schulkin responded, 'Yeah . . . and Chinese, too.'” — James on In the News: Final Design for the Trinity Church Tower

There's even a chance it won't be all bank branches - this article below surprised me: http://www.businessinsider.com/bank-branches-around-the-world-are-shrinking-in-favor-of-digital-models-2016-10 — Noah on First Look at the New Building on W. Broadway

Glad the truck wasn't the guy in front of PS 234 - he is awesome. Was just there yesterday. — Noah on Seen & Heard: The Battery Park City Authority Finally Caved

Floor of the bubble room — Ted on Where in Tribeca…?

As always, Torly Kid will have candy for trick or treaters on 10/31. We begin at 3pm and go until we run out. And if you can guess how many pieces we will give out this year, you can win $25 credit (guess in store or on FB)! — Carol on Seen & Heard: The Annual Trick-or-Treating Question

Sigh. The Cobweb Hall Bar looks so groovy. And now it's a big ugly bland tower. Another reminder how easy it is not to appreciate what we've got. Maybe we need a nice, simple preservation law - if it's old and still standing, for heaven's sake, save it. — Will on In the News: The Old Cobweb Hall Bar on Duane

Racines — becky on Where in Tribeca…?

Jennifer: I would be happy to file a complaint with you (& any others) as the response or lack thereof has been ridiculous. Let's try to coordinate. Thanks. — Clare on Euphoria Spa Is Moving

Afraid not.... — Erik Torkells on Where in Tribeca…?

Sazon? — Mona on Where in Tribeca…?

At Tribeca Treats we'll be welcoming trick or treaters on Monday the 31st starting after school (3 pm) until we close at 7 (or as long as supplies last.) — Rachel on Seen & Heard: The Annual Trick-or-Treating Question

Lounge chairs designed by BassamFellows — JG on Seen & Heard: The Fancy New Starbucks

Thanks for the info on the Hamilton exhibits. I hadn't heard of this. Will go! — Janet on In the News: LGBT Memorial in Hudson River Park

Reade Street Animal Hospital will have candy for the kids on Halloween Day Monday October 31st! 8am-6pm =) — Bruce on Seen & Heard: The Annual Trick-or-Treating Question

Have you tried the Key Food downstairs from the 55 Fulton Street market? It's a bit of a schlep, but it's a regular, old-fashioned supermarket with everything you'd want, great prices, discount coupons, membership card, etc. — David G. Imber on Is Best Market Closing?

Really sad that sub-garbage is taking over a space where a great art supply store use to be. Tragic. — robert on The Shake Shack on Canal Street

say it ain't so!! i agree with everything above! they are not perfect, but prices are reasonable and lines are a LOT shorter than whole foods! — Madeline Lanciani on Is Best Market Closing?

Eight years ago while looking for furniture for my small one-bedroom apartment, I wandered into Antiqueria Tribeca quite by accident. As first I was overwhelmed by all the lovely pieces and thought that I could never afford such elegance. Furthermore, where would I place them. However, after meeting Marion, I was quickly put at ease by her warm, caring manner, and her responses to my questions. After spending some time in the store, I made an appointment with her to come and see my apartment -- and the rest is history. My apartment is now beautifully furnished in Art Deco, which goes with any pieces that I had before. Besides, we are still working together on other projects. As a matter of fact, I still pop into their store from time to time for a chat with both Marion and Peter and love to browse and see their tasteful new editions. They are wonderful people, and I thank my lucky stars the day I found them. — Maxine Levy on Spotlight: Antiqueria Tribeca

Yes they're gonna open but it takes time why you think the doorman is there telling the people that it will open soon the difference is the time now before it was from 12noon to 4am now it's gonna be from 4pm to 4am — Mel on Seen & Heard: New York Dolls Is Reopening