Back in the 90's the space was Layla's, one of Drew Nieporent's places. Middle Eastern food, belly dancers. One of our all time favorite places. Another place lost to the impact of 9/11. — JCW on Sneak Peek 2: Paros Tribeca

Thanks for covering, looking forward to checking it out.. I'm going to try to act like $10 milk is cool.. — B.Thompson on New Kid on the Block: Happier Grocery

They sell a selection of Rancho Gordo bean, which fall into the IYKYK category. The fridges downstairs were empty’ish on my visit - looks like they are still stocking the space, which is two levels. It looks promising! — Jolene on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

The Hudson River Park is an urban gem, and demonstrates what is possible in otherwise underutilized parts of our cities. Let’s keep building more wonderful parks, playgrounds and public gathering spaces, both in Tribeca and in the many underserved communities throughout the city! — Reader on Reade on Gansevoort Peninsula opens in Hudson River Park

Looks fantastic! It's so wonderful to have Hudson River Park near us. — Marcus on Gansevoort Peninsula opens in Hudson River Park

I took a walk through. Impressive selection of brands. I didn't see fresh produce, but either I missed it or they haven't added that yet (I hope they will). Very clean, spacious, open store. Staff all seem very positive and friendly. — Marcus on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

I am pretty certain you will not be tolled. — Tribeca Citizen on The Latest: Congestion pricing clears another hurdle

So how will it work if I am using the 59th street Queensboro bridge to innthe am to go uptown and in the pm I take the 59th street bridge back to queens? I'm not going into downtown, but I do have to pass 60th street to get onto the bridge. — Anthony on The Latest: Congestion pricing clears another hurdle

I am very HAPPY to see another grocery store in the area! — Tribeca Dad on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

Welcome to the neighborhood! Hope this will survive and do well here. Good to have in the neighborhood. — Marcus on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

there is no need for the sidewalk on Duane st in any case. Who uses it? — Tim on Seen & Heard: Paros Tribeca will open Oct. 5

The covered area in front of the GS building with Shake Shack on the corner. — B on Seen & Heard: Friedmans coming to Goldman breezeway

As a resident on the south side of the park, I am concerned about an expansion that would make an already crowded street, between the city bikes and the placard parkers, even more crowded. How can an emergency vehicle get through? Where will the workers park their vans? So, as you can imagine, I am even more against closing one of the arms (especially if it is the one I live on!) I DO love the park.... just the way it is! — Elizabeth on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

Can somebody please tell me where the Goldman Breezeway is? — Sherri Rosen on Seen & Heard: Friedmans coming to Goldman breezeway

I walked by a couple times assuming it was another illegal cannabis dispensary because of the name and the location. I imagined they were masking what was actually being sold. I'm relieved and embarrassed that I'm such a cynic... — AJ on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

+1 re: Finn Square. But for this to be successful, we also need the neighborhood and the city to address the Fresh Direct trucks that have co-opted the space for their loading and unloading 24/7 — Red on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

I saw the TikTok describing it as "the new Erewhon of NYC" and had high hopes, but inside it felt a bit cold and empty (and was mostly bottled beverages vs. actual groceries). Thinking this might be because they had just opened; hoping they have more stocked shelves & variety once they're in full swing. — TR on There’s a new grocery store on Canal

N's comments regarding the possible closing of one of the Duane Street arms and the reasoning why is should be the northern arm and not the southern one are accurate and well thought out. However, closing either and keeping only one open will create a problem regarding limited space for delivery trucks...and I'm not talking about Amazon deliveries. I'm talking about actual local, small business deliveries. Remember local, small businesses? They're trying to make a comeback after the pandemic and they're just as important to our community as green space is. Besides, although I'm all for green space, I do have to point out that in addition to Washington Market Park (which some people are now complaining is "over crowded") Hudson River Park (including piers 25 and 26) is just a short walk from Tribeca proper, and offers a number of green space options for relaxing, playing, chatting, reading, sipping, etc. Plus there's another (large) children's recreational space opening soon. Enlarging the park and making it more "user friendly" is a great idea, but let's keep the streets as usable streets. — PS on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

The single biggest issue in the area near Duane Park is 172 Duane St which has been under scaffolding for so many years we have lost count, collects trash, and has become a rodent complex. That should be a bigger priority near term than the park. As to Duane Park, unfortunately it has become a marijuana-smoking den just like Bogardus, a sorry and unfortunate state for plazas/parks that have so much potential. — oc on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

Duane and Finn expansions are terrific ideas and grassroots efforts can get both accomplished. — Paul M on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

I also agree that the park should be expanded, more easily to the east, with as much planting and non-paved area as possible — Carl NYC on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

Yes to expanding the park as much as possible but if one of the Duane arms is included it has to be the north side. The north side dead ends into Hudson while the south side is actually the Duane through street. If the south side is closed then there's no way to get from Greenwich Street to the rest of Duane or Hudson between Chambers and Duane without driving south to Warren, east to Church, north to Reade (or Duane if the destination is east of Church) and then west to Hudson. Our firehouse is on Duane, east of Church and there needs to be a more direct way for their return from a call northwest of the firehouse. — N on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

Do not close Duane street to cars. That road needs to be used when Chambers gets congested. The school buss need to go through that lane for WMP school. — Sandra on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

I completely share the view from other commenters that the park should be expanded to include at least one side of Duane Street, if not both. Let's hope this proposal is a step towards that. — Daniel on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint

Brian, We have been trying to fix the sidewalks at Finn Square for years, and last spring Department of Transportation and Parks and Recreation officials took a look and said they would do something. We are still advocating but don't see any progress, except that it is priority number 37 or something on the Community Board budgeting checklist. There is a proposal to broaden the park which would probably mean taking out the locust trees that are uprooting the sidewalk. We want to keep the trees, just give them more room, which would prevent them from bursting through the sidewalks. Patty Aakre, Friends of Finn Square — Patricia Aakre on Friends of Duane Park is seeking input on a bigger footprint