people go to craft stores as a refuge and to buy their crafty things, not to be harassed, gaslighted, assaulted, leave them alone. I will be there to make sure nobody gets hurt by the hatemongers. Their politics are not my politics, but im not going to turn into a shreeking, howling, mewling freak about it. — Mary on Hobby Lobby coming to Tribeca

I don't understand; they were denied by CB1 but can still open? So the Community Board cannot enforce at all, or did they change their judgement? — Marcus on Cannabis dispensary coming soon to Chambers

I have a history with 360 Broadway. I am an artist who Lived on the top floor of 360 Broadway from 1970 to 1973. The Blarney Stone bar and restaurant was on the ground floor. My bedroom was in the building that was on Franklin Street. The two buildings - perpendicular to each other - were connected with a small wooden ramp since the floor level of 59 Franklin was about 18 inches lower than the Broadway Building. A heavy sliding metal door permitted me to enter my bedroom which was in the Franklin Street Building. 59 Franklin had a manual freight elevator operator. And at times I would use it. My next door neighbor who used the same 360 Broadway elevator to get to his loft adjacent to mine was Don Gummer just before he met Meryl Streep. There are of course other artist friends, historians and collectors to mentioned who visited me at this loft. Additionally, I have photographs both of the loft, the building and views of the streets from the windows of 360. — Walter Weissman on The latest in the saga (and heartbreak) at Franklin and Broadway

It’s particularly concerning now that a subset of this protest group has integrated a Pro-Palestine & Anti-semitic stance into their “climate concerns”. Having Jewish children, the residential protests are a cause for concern. — TribecaDad on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

Some areas here are ripe for speed reduction. However, the block on Park Place from Church Street to Broadway seems to need a speed boost! Last night (July 31), it took 35 minutes (not a typo) for my bus to travel this one block. There appears to be some gargantuan bottleneck on Broadway at that intersection that prevents traffic from Park Place to turn and merge. This is not the first long delay at that location. I'm sure that residents and guests of the Four Seasons, and the Woolworth tower, do not want all of these delayed vehicles spewing pollutants, and making it difficult to cross at either Church Street or Broadway. I understand the safety value of slower speed limits in some areas. I am just pointing out that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to address all of Tribeca's traffic problems. Anyone out there able to help with this problem? — Gary on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

If they dedicate an aisle to travel-size toiletries like BBB, I'll shop there even if they require a ichthys tattoo to enter the store. If the money supports Project 2025, meh, I can live with that. A lot of it makes perfect sense anyway. — Talg on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

What kind of hotel? A migrant shelter Hotel, a Hotel for the Homeless or a real for profit hotel? — Sandra on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

I wrote a letter to TC three years ago after inquiries about the shed surrounding PS-234 to the school principal, the school engineer and subsequently to the Dept. of Education, none of which had a clue as to answering the question: "Why has this thing been up for FOUR years now and there is never anyone working on the site - ever!" The south side of PS-34 has been an eyesore for the better part of a decade with the school offices, cafeteria and classrooms on that side of the building existing in a virtual "dark side of the moon." To those who might say, "why complain about it now?" The answer is simple: this condition of eternal eyesore and neglect exists all over Manhattan - including all of the buildings that we live in, which at one time or another will be subject to the facade inspection dictates of Local Law 11. I understand the need for safety precautions, but how about the need to inspect, repair and remove the sheds in less than a decade! — Nicholas de Seve on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up

Thanks for posting Pam. Yes, we have been lamenting and complaining “for years.” We have reached out to the DOB and DOT too many times to count. And that is just the official channels we have taken in an attempt to undo the mess this developer has left us with. I personally want to thank Christopher Marte and his team for working with us directly to address this problem. Agreed that we will have another crater but at least we will soon have the sidewalks and Southeast corner of Franklin and Broadway back for pedestrians. Baby steps. — Peter Balis on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

OK not venomous, still unpleasant to come upon in children's park area. I hope someone caught it and put it off Manhattan. It does not belong here. — Lisa Bradshaw on Seen & Heard: Oyster celebration at Little Island

Pump the brakes Robert. Commenter just doesn’t want their kids running into a mob of deranged leftists when returning home to a residential building — Ryan K on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

Truly. Why oh why aren't anti-honking laws enforced? The tickets alone could make a fortune and pay for the 2nd Avenue Subway and moving MSG for that matter. — Marcus on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

Oh my- can we dial down the temperature? we all have opinions and convictions( yeah!) but we don't need to snipe at each other. i have expressed my concern about congestion pricing- not bc i don't think it is needed, but bc i think the brushstrokes were too broad. i think i even expressed my opinion on this site that IMHO( as someone who has to make deliveries to the CBD) the vehicles most responsible for the congestion are the VFH(vehicles for hire). an article this past Sunday NYTimes seems to support my opinion. so can congestions pricing do a reset and change/charge those vehicles actually responsible for the congestion and then perhaps lowering the fee for all others? not sure how that would work but i am sure it can be sorted out — madeline c lanciani on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

Ooops, it was 3 million, not 2; and the correct link was: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hobby-lobby-settles-3-million-civil-suit-falsely-labeling-cuneiform-tablets — Jeff on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

They are all stuck in litigation. — Reademan on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

Has either developer announced what is happening with these stalled properties? What exactly is their plan? When I google the address they don't appear for sale. — Randy on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

Yes, 45 Park Place -- the fence/barrier extends into the street and there's no pedestrian walkway provided for nearly 1/2 the block on the north side. — N on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

How and where do parents submit complaints about this so it has to be addressed? Should we be submitting to 311 daily? — PS 234 Mom on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up

I really hope that NYers don't shop there. If they do - their money will support Project 2025. — Heide Fasnacht on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

Fossil fuels are reliable energy. Wood, gas etc. Wind and solar are not.....as yet.... I would imagine Citi has an extensive portfolio of all options. Stop threatening financial companies with ridiculous demands. — Concerned parent on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

These groups are taking nonviolent direct action to ensure that your children have a safe and habitable future. It is time that we end our addiction to climate damaging fossil fuels and tell the financial institutions to stop financing expansion. What will you tell your children when we sold out their future for a bit of money? — Robert on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

As "B" so helpfully researched and linked to in earlier Hobby Lobby thread, this quasi religious/spiritual organization was caught by the federal government stealing and smuggling in historical and religious artifacts from Iraq. Settled for two million dollars and promises not to do it again. Clearly no respect for others' cultural/artistic history or heritage. B July 24, 2024 • 7:14 pm Just going to put this here: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-returns-thousands-ancient-artifacts-seized-hobby-lobby-iraq Also, I see with that link: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-returns-thousands-ancient-artifacts-seized-hobby-lobby-iraq — Jeff on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

There's a hazy line somewhere between (1) promoting biblical values and (2) trying to elect politicians who support biblical values. Part of the job of the IRS is to make sure that tax-exempt organizations don't cross that line into political activity. Biden and the Democrats passed party-line legislation that beefed up IRS resources and enforcement capabilities so they have no excuse for failure to make sure that Ziklag stays on the correct side of the line or loses its tax-exempt status. — Thomas Hagen on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

There's plenty of problems with traffic patterns during the evening rush hour near the Holland Tunnel. However, Hudson Street and Canal Street are pedestrian paradises and incredibly safe from 3pm until 7pm on weekdays. You can cross the streets absolutely anywhere (midblock, against a red light) because the cars aren't moving at all. — Thomas Hagen on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

My son just graduated 5th grade at PS 234 and the scaffolding has been up since he started Kindergarten so his entire time at school! And for 5/6 years I never saw any work being done. — 234 mom on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up