The 55 Hudson, whose back entry is on Staple Street, does in fact clean up the alley. It is an unfortunate and frustrating fact that many dog walkers/owners in the neighborhood fail to clean up after their dogs and that the restaurant fails to do its part. As for the cobblestones, I'd like to know the DOT's rationale for choosing which streets are paved vs. cobblestoned. And are neighbors consulted on these matters? Personally, I'd prefer to have Staple Street's historic stones restored rather than paved. — KPD on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Thank you Jim!!! That's the corner I meant, just replied before my second cup of coffee. A true gentleman indeed... — Beautiful on Where in Tribeca…?

Our (condo) building has carried flood insurance for years. After Sandy, the premium spiked, but it has been coming back down the last couple of years. For condos, the Federal requirements for flood coverage that are followed by most mortgage lenders ($250,000/unit) result in a disproportionately high coverage amount, much more than any foreseeable flood damage to the building. The calculation is irrational as applied to a high rise building IMO. Requirements are different for coops. — SW on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

http://www.viennabeef.com/ — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

I'm a vegetarian, so it's all moot from where I stand...but is "Vienna beef" a thing? — Will on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation

Not open today. — EJ on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

When we moved into northwest Tribeca in the late seventies, even the sidewalk of Washington Street was cobblestone. — Hila Rosen on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

It wasn't open yesterday, but that was Sunday. I couldn’t find anything online about it. If you walk by, please do report back. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

Is there a phone number for the Heeler? Are they actually open yet? — Preserve on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

Target, check. Next up: Trader Joe's, please! — George Bacon on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

The bigger question when they lock the subways with the new flood control is where is the water going? Have neighbors protected their buildings? We are gonna need a bigger boat! — Tk on Seen & Heard: Target’s Opening Date

Was walking back home from SoHo yesterday and came upon the "gathering." Really amazed at how crazy loud it was. They were legit screaming into already amplified microphones. Between this, the Baja East show, and the tunnel2towers run, seems like now is the time to have that conversation about permits and recourses. I get that we choose to live in this area and that comes with its consequences, but none of these events are for (or probably attended by) the residents, so why must we suffer through them? — John on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

If a food establishment/restaurant is graded by DOH, they are required by law to post the grade card. You can submit a 311 complaint. http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2363/restaurant-letter-grading — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: New Shoe Repair

Love this store! My new guilty pleasure already! — Deborah on New Kid on the Block: Giorgia

Looks beautiful...the only thing missing is Paris-style white shirts and black vests. I look forward to trying the coffee and seeing the space in reality. Best of luck. — Marcus on New Kid on the Block: Galerie de Café

Someone in Washington, DC knew something . I helped serve food to 9/11 recovery workers at St Paul's Chapel for eight months.Those workers barely wore face masks and dug with bare hands but the one time Federal agents came to visit they were the only ones wearing full Hazmat suits top to toe. We neighbors had all been told our stinky putrid air was safe. That's when we looked at each other and knew someone was lying. Many fire fighter I spoke with told me if they had been told to suit up, they would have. We can only imagine the many many lives that would have been saved. — Jean Grillo on In the News: Former Official Apologizes for Being Wrong About 9/11 Dust

Several large buildings on Hudson, that back onto Staple do nothing to maintain the rear of the buildings/AIR apartments I believe that are on street level. The residents on the West side of Staple do clean up and def. keep the West side of the street clean of graffiti. — juliew on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Perhaps the residents of Staple Street don't feel the same way. — Mikey on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Odd comment. Perhaps because caring about ones community and how it develops is important. — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

My whole life is centered on pen and ink. Since I was very young, my folks would present me with wonderful pens and sets of coloured inks to inspire me further. Your Catalog was a joy to receive and I wish it was still arriving in the mail, so I am leaving you my new address !! Many fond greetings, ~~ John A. Cullen 4-94 Donald St. Ottawa ON Canada K1K1N2 — John A. Cullen on Spotlight: Fountain Pen Hospital

If the Staple Street residents or building owners don't care to keep the street clean or well-lit or graffiti-free than why should the rest of us care? — Mikey on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

I agree with you..Staple St has def. gotten a bit sad. I live right off the alley and am never clear why it's constantly littered with garbage, kids smoking pot, graffiti..when in contrast Collister is so well looked after. — juliew on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Re re-paving of streets: while they're at it, perhaps they could re-pave Staple Street, which doesn't look a lot better than that photo (as previously discussed on TC)? — KP on Seen & Heard: Target’s Other Opening Date

Irina, Good luck in your new journey!!!! — Irina, K on New Kid on the Block: Galerie de Café

This might be helpful..... http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/em/html/know-your-zone/knowyourzone.html — Ruben on Seen & Heard: Wine Shop Transformation