And now I just received this: The Department of Transportation is in receipt of your October 5, 2016 correspondence concerning lighting along the shared bike and pedestrian path in City Hall Park. This was referred to the Manhattan Borough Commissioner’s Office for review and response. We will inspect the location and respond to your request with our findings. Thank you for your interest in the matter. Sincerely, Charlie Romanow Manhattan Borough Commissioner’s Office New York City Department of Transportation — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Yves Restaurant

I agree! The condition of City Hall Park is frequently appalling. It should be a jewel of the Financial District, but it is frequently dirty. The Gas lamps for the fountain have not been in regular operation for years. Maybe it's time for the Downtown Alliance to step in. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Yves Restaurant

I should've updated this, sorry. Here's what 311 said in a direct message on Twitter: Thanks for your patience. When we entered that location in the system, we got a message that it had already been reported (and we could not enter a duplicate). The original Work Order # is 1000757. You can see its status here: http://bit.ly/1j998ex . However, that original work order number was filed more than 30 days ago (and most streetlight conditions are corrected within 30 days). Because of this, the best next step would be to contact the Manhattan DOT Borough Commissioner, either by phone or by email. You can call Margaret Forgione's office at 212-839-6210 or email her using this online form: http://on.nyc.gov/1fGnOBU . You can refer to that work order number, and whether you call or write, your inquiry will be given an internal DOT tracking number. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Yves Restaurant

Just tried. Did you get this error? Multiple Submission Alert This location has already been issued a workorder. Submissions for this location are blocked. WorkOrder Number Reference: 1001188 — John on Seen & Heard: Yves Restaurant

Coffee bean & tea leaf was fabulous to grab a coffee and work at in the afternoon...decent wifi, low music, good lighting...bummer. — TK on In the News: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has Closed

The burned out lights in City Hall Park are just the latest symptom of a larger problem. The entire park, which was renovated only 15 years or so ago at a cost of more than $20 million, has been allowed to deteriorate badly. It's a shame the city doesn't take better care of it. — Makes you go "hmmm..." on Seen & Heard: Yves Restaurant

The inside of the baked Alaska was good; maybe a little too brown and not meringue-y enough on the outside but how often do you get baked Alaska anymore. — Hudson River on First Impressions: Cut

Just checked it out... the prices on many items are far higher than at other Target stores in NYC and NJ, especially on things like health and beauty products, generics, household cleaning supplies and the like... the very things that you go to Target for. Once again, we are paying the Tribeca tax to merchants who only see $$ when they look at us. Examples: 140 store-brand heavy duty trash bags, nearly $21 as opposed to $16.99 in other Target stores; 500 generic low-dose aspirin more than $9 as opposed to $7 or so, Pronamel toothpaste $7 and change as opposed to $5 and change, etc. etc. It adds up (percentage-wise it's huge) and, even worse, it's cynical and obnoxious. Since we don't lack for opportunities to be overcharged in this neighborhood, I plan to boycott this Target (and probably pay less at stores like Bed Bath and Best Market) and hope that other folks will send them a message and do likewise. Erik you should call them out on this -- and when they try to justify themselves by complaining about the oh-so-high rent, remind them that there are many stores -- Trader Joe's comes to mind -- that charge the same thing everywhere. And they certainly don't appear to be losing money... — Eric on New Kid on the Block: Target

The restaurant on Greenwich is going to be called Yves, I've been told. Supposedly they're going to try and open by the weekend for dinner as they received their liquor license late last week. — Ashley on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Restaurant Close to Opening

We just came from the store, Yes - they sell toys! — Beth on New Kid on the Block: Target

Agreed! — Jen on New Kid on the Block: Target

Sorry, no clue. — Erik Torkells on New Kid on the Block: Target

Eric, did you happen to notice if they sold any toys? I know there are a few kids' toy stores around here but I haven't been able to find anything like star wars or legos at the neighborhood places. Only a few things at B&N — lowphat on New Kid on the Block: Target

I think people will stop going to CVS / Duane Read as much. They're always disgusting and half-stocked, so as long as Target can keep their supplies up (which the one in Brooklyn does not do) and keep the store clean, I think it's a welcome addition. — John on New Kid on the Block: Target

When I walked by yesterday, the door was open. I would guess that it won't be reopening in the next week or two. I'll wait till it's in better shape to ask. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: No Loft Tour This Year

"We skipped dessert, so someone else will have to weigh in on that".... oh i see what you did there.... well done! I applaud your decision to work in some animal - and I second N comment on nice review. thx as always — joey joe on First Impressions: Cut

Thanks for the helpful review. I went as well and Cut exceeded my expectations. This will be my go-to steakhouse for taking clients out and for that special occasion. The bar is also very impressive. — Rod on First Impressions: Cut

Do you happen to have any updates on the early October reopening of Ward 3? — Mikey on Seen & Heard: No Loft Tour This Year

I got those numbers from the hotel's website. "Seating: 86 in restaurant, 32 in bar, 31 in private dining room." http://www.fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown/dining/restaurants/cut/ — Erik Torkells on First Impressions: Cut

Nice review! I'm pretty sure the bar seats less than 32. Maybe you meant the lounge and bar combined? — N on First Impressions: Cut

As soon as they can get their foundation exposed, and their columns up...? — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Target’s Pop-Up Schedule

More at: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2011/07/lost-1880-city-hall-post-office.html — James on In the News: Scenes from a Film Shoot

@olv says Quantico. Makes sense with the police gear, and that looks like Priyanka Chopra. — mruptight on In the News: Scenes from a Film Shoot

The silver lining for the people in that building are that the layouts of those lofts are unaffected by the windows being covered up. The windows are all in the hallways and don't affect any living quarters. — lowphat on First Look at Big New Broadway Building

Why is the Starbucks food described as awful? I am not a fan of their coffee, but the sweets were good as I recall. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: The Fancy New Starbucks