We could move the Dept of Education there and put a badly needed school in Tweed -- but that was suggested and squashed already; DOE blanched, citing Tweed as the sort of space they need to host foreign dignitaries etc. — j frank on A Duane Reade Is Closing

It's a big space. Let's move the Dept. of Education there giving their current and fabulous space to a more public group like the one it was originally intended for: the Museum of the City of New York. — betty on A Duane Reade Is Closing

Imperial Coffee House has no one to blame but themselves if they close. 1. They should've bought the building decades ago. 2. They close at 6pm every day and aren't open Sundays. Would it have hurt them to be open 'til later and on Sundays? 3. They don't deliver yet have at least five workers there. I liked the place but their hours sucked and no delivery or Sundays made me not support it as much as I would have liked to. Terrible management. — L on Seen & Heard: Maison Kayser Opening Forecast

I wasn't responding to you. — Stuart on First Look: Brookfield Place

Remix won't get its license denied (by the State Liquor Authority) unless there's unlawful activity, and while it's been an annoying establishment, it's not exactly breaking the law. — Erik Torkells on Community Board 1’s April Agendas

Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing so many photos. I agree with the location and comments regarding Italy, France, etc. I hope they do well and I can't wait to visit! — C.J on A Long, Deep Look Inside Le District

Where do I claim my prize? Also, you are putting down my commenting name as unoriginal when your website is called Tribeca Citizen? Not that different... I jest, I love the site! — resident on Where in Tribeca…?

Is it safe to say that Remix will close if they're denied a liquor license? Why are they still in business for all the trouble they cause? TriBeCa would be better without them and The Patriot the only trouble spots in the neighborhood (7 Eleven on Church Street regulates patron behavior better than either.) — A on Community Board 1’s April Agendas

I'm not taking a stand in this because it's a multivalent situation that offers many pros and cons and I can see them all clearly. I also appreciate your enthusiasm, even where I don't completely agree with your points. But one thing that I will take issue with is that this area was ever "left for dead". I don't know where you might have gotten that idea. I've lived here nearly forty years, and I've never seen an ebb in activity or any trend in that direction. It's always been growing, thriving, changing, moving forward. It was injured very badly, but from my (long) view that just slowed things down for a short period. — David G. Imber on First Look: Brookfield Place

Good thing the “play” icon is not going to be on the building - it would be the second coming of the light-up Travelers umbrella (anyone remember those days?) — Noah on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

The hotel that is coming to Peck Slip will be called Jade. I'm fairly certain that the physical culture application for 111 Fulton will be for an expansion of Wall Street Crossfit (on New Street). Their new satellite facility will actually be below ground level. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Community Board 1’s April Agendas

Has AT&T been asked to make the Thomas Street Plaza open more often? They seem to open it every weekday reliably at 7:30am, but weekends would be nice. This weekend's use as employee parking surely must be a violation of the public plaza rules. — Lulu on Seen & Heard: City Tree-Planting Program Is Skipping This Area

Re: Pier 26 (Pier 25 is already rebuilt & finished) Archery range. Batting cages. RC model airplane practice area. Food truck gathering spot. Or Smorgasburg west. BYOB beer garden and picnic area- just set up a few old school picnic benches. Or how about just letting the neighborhood enjoy the largest empty space in Tribeca (see above)? And a historic oyster barge would be a great addition to either pier. — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Lispenard Hotel Mystery

Alas, lowphat is absolutely right. Know your facts. — Anonymous on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

I live in BPC and am not in the demographics for any of those "fancy" stores. But I am so pleased that Poseman Books is there! Remember folks, an independent bookstore is a thing to be treasured. And they can and will order anything for you and usually get it in a very short time. Use it or lose it! — Ellen on First Look: Brookfield Place

FYI, China Blue is not involved in the work shown in your picture. The work has been contracted by the building; the work has been approved by the buildings department, DOT and Landmarks, and permits have been posted. — kc on Seen & Heard: City Tree-Planting Program Is Skipping This Area

lophat - be careful, your monogrammed Citibank weekend bag and perfectly broken in rainbows are showing. — Waylon Smithers on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

You mean the bailout money that the Fed received a 30% return on? Yeah, you're right. That's horrible. — lowphat on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

Wow, taking two buildings that don't really fit into the surrounding fabric of 19th century Tribeca stone and brick buildings, and wrapping them in glass, making them look even less appropriate and more out of place...I was thinking for a moment this was a April Fools trick. Welcome to midtown. And people thought the big red umbrella sculpture stood out too much? — Robert Ripps on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

glad to see the bailout money is producing some visible results.... from cnbc.com: "The bank that exposed the federal government to the greatest potential loss during the government bailout was Citigroup, which received a grand total of $476.2 billion in cash and guarantees, according to a new report of the Congressional Oversight Panel which oversees the TARP program." http://www.cnbc.com/id/42099554 — ... on First Look: Citigroup’s New Headquarters

Thanks! What would it cost? It could be open April through September then put away the other half of the year. Another idea I have is put a restored traincar diner there so we have that as well as the oyster barge. I mean if nothing will be built on Pier 25 then why not put things there? — A on Seen & Heard: Lispenard Hotel Mystery

On a side note: Those jars of Bonne Maman jams (which I love)? They will probably be selling them for $6.95 a pop. Meanwhile, at my local grocery, The regular price is $3.99, they go on sale often for $2.99, and every once in awhile 2/$5.00. So I don't think I'll be buying those while I'm down there. Just saying. — KS on A Long, Deep Look Inside Le District

I agree about the location. Personally I think it's horrible, but maybe it was the only large space they could find. I don't find being located in a bland corporate office complex very appealing - at all. Meanwhile, Eataly is located in an older building near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron building. I also agree that a well known French chef name or two attached would desirable, but not 100% required. Perhaps Dominique Ansel and one other. Still, I have been wishing for a French Food Market on the same scale of Eataly in NY for awhile now, and I hope it succeeds. Even better if it moved. ;-) France is the number one tourist destination for U.S. Tourists, so I think that is a plus. P.S. Wouldn't mind a Spanish food Market like Despaña on a larger scale either. — KS on A Long, Deep Look Inside Le District

Great idea! — Arianne on Seen & Heard: Lispenard Hotel Mystery

Here's an idea: Bring the restored oyster barge to Pier 25. Forget the restaurant which will never open there. — A on Seen & Heard: Lispenard Hotel Mystery