FYI, this from the New York State Department of Education on what constitutes a school: “School grounds” means any building, structure and surrounding outdoor grounds, including entrances or exits, contained within a public or private pre-school, nursery school, elementary or secondary school’s legally defined property boundaries as registered in a county clerk’s office. The state also says the school has to occupy the entire building, but CB1 has taken issue with that, since most schools in NYC are not stand-alone school buildings like in the suburbs. — Tribeca Citizen on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

Is there a petition we can sign to make sure this store does not open? — neighbor on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

Per NYS Liquor Authority Mapping Project (LAMP), there are no schools or places of worship within 500 feet. PS 234 is shown as approximately 663 feet (presumably to the entrance). JCP Downtown (as a place of worship) is shown as approximately 706 ft. — james on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

At least smoking the skunk weed should be banned from public places. Unfortunately, these days it's smoked in the parks (already forbidden), on the trains (likewise), etc. — Marcus on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

The projected demolition of Mary Miss' "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" by the Des Moines Art Center is an unconscionable dereliction of duty on the part of the museum. They say they haven't the funds to restore it. But if a museum has a Rembrandt which needs costly restoration and they haven't the money to do it is the answer to put it in the trash? Letters of protest ought be sent to Ms. Kelly Baum, Director, The Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312. — John Willenbecher on In the News: New Jersey congestion pricing case heard in court

1000 feet from a playground 500 feet from a public youth facility 500 feet from a park or public open space 500 feet from a harm reduction facility. are you sure these are cb'1s "distancing preferences"? they recently approved the app for 386 canal which is within 500 ft from 2 parks (alberto capsuto park and tribeca park) various open spaces (grand canal court and duarte square), within 500 ft of a school (cpc early childhood center) and about 40 ft away from an addiction treatment center (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation) - where were these "distancing preferences" when approving this app???? — Local Resident on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

This location is very clearly within 500 feet of Washington Market School and is basically right in the heart of the most child-friendly, community-oriented part of the neighborhood, wedged between the two most beloved parks in Tribeca. As lofty as their intentions may have been by trying to legalize marijuana sales and help those negatively affected, the State has obliterated every ounce of goodwill it may have garnered by giving communities practically no say in the siting of these stores. These simply don't belong in dense residential areas in the early stages of the rollout and it shouldn't take massive, repeated community opposition to make that clear. Duane Street neighbors should post how others can support them. — person on Neighbors on Duane Park are organizing against cannabis shop

My dear friend, It is difficult to summarize a friend of 30+ years in a few lines. Charm, kindness, understated elegance come to mind immediately when thinking of you. Fun, always. As I looked recently at 30 years of pictures of our close group of friends, many from Vassar College, the same faces appear whether the pictures were taken at Vassar, New York city or the many other locations where we met regularly on vacation or attending each other’s milestone events. It is impossible to miss your smile and positive energy bursting out from these pictures. What I will miss most is your infectious enthusiasm. Always ready to try something. Always embracing it wholeheartedly (whether a Palm V, a party theme, a new sport, a new phase in life...). You embraced family life the same way. You came into your own as a family man whose proudest achievement was the beautiful family you leave behind. I will be thinking of you often and hoping you are smiling back. — John J. on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Moi aussi! I miss Mangez Avec Moi weekly. The soul chicken! — Linda Secondari on The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots

My car was crushed in the garage last April on Ann Street and I have heard nothing further. I submitted a ton of stuff to my insurance company (receipts for rental cars and train tickets). Anyone else know anything? — Broadway Mamma on In the News: New Jersey congestion pricing case heard in court

I met Peter in college where he, and the boys or rather “the Florida 5” as Jon tells us, were seemingly inseparable hosting smashing evenings and always up to one adventure or another. In this crazy world, it is wonderful to see how close they remained through the years. Peter is one of the most charming, generous, kind and fun person I have met (and I’ve met quite a few…) his zest for life was inspiring, his smile was contagious and his laughter even more so. Dearest sweetest friend, the years have passed and our lives went in separate directions but our young times together, all of us, will stay with me forever. You, Peter, are so loved by so many. Your legacy lives on in your beautiful family and all the lives you touched. Thank you for being part of mine. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michaela, Mattia and Mirta as well as the rest of your family and friends who miss you so. — Catherine Martel on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Great article about someone I'm proud to call a good friend. Peter was just great to be around - always so friendly and fully in the moment. So many memories of good times with him, where he always added something extra with his joy and high energy. One of a kind! — Daan Everts on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Peter, my friend, it’s hard to comprehend that we won’t see your bright red jacket and your even brighter smile on the slopes of Camelback. You were no doubt one of the nicest human being I’ve ever met. You will be missed tremendously. — Alex Golant on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

What about the building across from 19 Murray that is wrapped in tattered tarps? It is the north side of the Tent and Trails collapsed building. — JK on The Dinosaurs of Tribeca: Unfinished buildings and abandoned lots

It was great to meet Michela in the park when we first moved to NY as our son was the same age as Mattia, and I was execting our second. We started talking in Italian and got on so well. I loved introducing my British husband to Peter when we happened to be in the playground together. We had so much fun together. Dinners at each other's flats, Halloween parties in October, children's birthdays and every month a mother's dinner in restaurants. We went to their winter home in Camelback one New Year's eve to celebrate with them and his parents. We moved back to London nearly 10 years ago. Our friendship is so strong that we have even grown the friendship. With Peter we always had good conversations, and he was always so welcoming, had a ready smile, and was a shining light who will be sorely missed. Love Silvia and Richard. — Richard and Silvia on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

New Jersey had ample time to weigh in; the bill was passed in 2019. This is nothing else other than posturing and politicking by Murphy, and has made me lose complete respect for him. You can't tout your green credentials while you oppose CP while spending billions widening your access roads to the tunnels (while your own mass transit falls apart and you're raising fares). To say nothing of the gross attempt to install his wife in the Senate. — malcolm on In the News: New Jersey congestion pricing case heard in court

I have known Peter since 1992 when we met at Vassar. We bonded over one drunken night wheeling around a shopping cart we found on campus which we later dumped into Sunset Lake. 5 of us drove to Florida for spring break in 1993 and from then on we called ourselves the Florida 5. While most friends who live scattered all over the globe might grow apart, we remained the best of friends, more like family, and the close bond we shared was unbreakable. Peter was always one of the most generous, thoughtful and charismatic people I have ever known. He was always up for an adventure and had the ability to talk even the most unadventurous of the group (me) into acts of pure terror. There was the time he talked me into a tandem bungee jump from a crane at a Bahamian nightclub (definitely not the safest place to bungee jump and I knew it), but Peter was still able to get me to do it. I will miss his fun-loving spirit, his charm and zest for life. He was a devoted family man who adored his wife and kids and would do anything for them. You were taken from us way too soon, Peter. The world is a darker place without you but you will always be with us in spirit and I feel blessed to have been your friend...family, for all these years. Florida 5 forever! I love you. — Jon Mason on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Rest in peace, Peter. I remember babysitting for them when they first moved into the building. Mirta was just 2.5 years old and Mattia 6. You could feel the love emanate from them, especially between Michaela and Peter. They were the gorgeous, young, intellectual couple that you wanted to BE or just be around ;). My deepest condolences to the family during this hard time. Peter will be remembered as an incredibly generous, kind, caring spirit and his golden memory lives on in his wife and children. Sending much love to Michaela, Mirta and Mattia. — Raquelle Sewell on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

I highly recommend the exhibits of Ukrainian artists at Mriya gallery. Glad to have this gallery in our "Tribeca art district". — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Grand Banks is open

A good tribute and history of our belived neighbor. Whst a tragedy for his family and a loss to our community in Tribeca. There are not many people who have the admiration that we have for Peter Bianco. My condolences to his familuy ❤️ — Lisa Schiller on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Caro Pierandrea-Peter io ti conoscevo ed apprezzavano fin da quando eri bambino. Abito tuttora dove tu hai vissuto qui a Roma. Abbiamo passato bellissime vacanze con tuo papà Mino e mamma Gigliola. La tua dolcissima sorella Valentina è’ una carissima amica e mi dispiace che ancora una volta la vita la fa così duramente soffrire. Spero di abbracciare presto i tuoi figli e famiglia. Paolo Piani — Paolo on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

I was able to see it in Montreal, flew there for it.. and seeing a full total solar eclipse really is incredible... so lucky for you to be in VT at the time. — Richard on Eclipse watchers from Tribeca to St. Johnsbury

Dearest Bro, I will never fully comprehend that after 51 years of love, understanding, sibling mischief, insightful talks and lots of fun doing our favorite things….racing each other down the slopes, learning to sail anything that floats, dancing like maniacs every chance we got…you are now elsewhere. I hope you are doing an even better version of all that with Dad, Gio’, David and all your friends on the other side. I am so proud of how fully you lived your life. Anything you did, you did impeccably (yes, including partying!). You were a loving son, brother, husband and most of all father. You passed on the values that Mom and Dad instilled in us with the utmost grace. You were always the perfect gentleman, always genuinely concerned for anyone in your life, and always generous with your time and many prodigious talents. It was a privilege and an honor to be your sister. Thank you. You are forever etched in the fabric of my life and we will move forward together, as always, no matter where you are. I love you, Bro. Sis. — Valentina Bianco on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51

Hope that's the case then. I would have expected to see cameras put up on every inbound street corner bordering the highways and haven't seen that so perhaps correct. I just can't fathom how the technology will peice together those cars that never turn into the CBD vs those that do from the highways. — Thanks on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

A beautifully written piece about an even more beautiful family. — Jennifer on Peter Bianco, who loved his wife, his family and his adopted neighborhood, has died at 51