My wife was recently hit by a car. Thankfully she survived. The Driver made a left turn and just ran into her as she crossed with the walk sign. We hear about car violence daily in one of the most pedestrian "friendly" cities in the world. Driving in Manhattan should be limited to taxis, buses, senior and handicap assist. This driver in the article could have killed mult people including kids, pets etc. NYPD doesnt really do anything unless a) the driver was seen by NYPD breaking the law or b) its a hit and run. Even when a person is hit and seriously injured. There is something out of balance about that. — Patrick on Car careens down Hubert sidewalk, ending in wild crash

That car has had 4 moving violations in the last month alone. It’s also registered in Georgia but every violation has happened in Queens it Brooklyn. The good news is it looks like he just registered it recently so he wrecked his new car. But he’s also likely committing insurance fraud. These type of drivers are a menace and should never be allowed to have a license again. — Cd on Car careens down Hubert sidewalk, ending in wild crash

Great photos! Fab art that will surely be a popular exhibition. Hopefully NYC Parks can keep the balky fountain working. — Skip Blumberg, Friends of City Hall Park on Art in Tribeca: Genesis Belanger: Heads or Tails

They should install speed bumps every 40 feet on Hubert Street. — Elbee on Car careens down Hubert sidewalk, ending in wild crash

Would be great to know what happened to the driver. I heard they just let him go. On March 13th a pedestrian walking in the crosswalk at Hudson and Vestry was hit by a driver who literally drove through the lane delineators. There are sadly multiple examples of reckless driving in our neighborhood connected to the Holland Tunnel and the very little traffic enforcement that happens in the area. It's only a matter of time before someone is killed given present conditions. The reality is our neighbors is viewed by many as a highway on/off ramp to the Holland Tunnel and the city needs to really redesign the roadway and traffic patterns around the tunnel. The lack of urgency to do anything is extremely frustrating. The neighborhood also needs more red light cameras and block the box enforcement so drivers learn to slowdown and obey traffic laws in this neighborhood. — Neighbor on Car careens down Hubert sidewalk, ending in wild crash

This driver, and any others that engage in reckless driving on our neighborhood streets, ought to face prison time. Speeding and driving like a maniac, in particular on residential streets often full of pedestrians (including many children and strollers on that block), is no different than walking around recklessly waving a loaded gun; eventually someone will get hurt or worse. — Reader on Reade on Car careens down Hubert sidewalk, ending in wild crash

I want to like it. As built, this addition is not the design Mr. Despont produced and presented to Landmarks in 2017. It lacks the finesse of his very refined attention to detail and is clunky at best. There was supposed to be a hedge of greenery at the base of the new construction to soften the transition between old and new. (Perhaps it's still coming.) The parapet was to be shorter—thirteen bricks tall—with a tempered glass panel to meet code, and stepped back so that the glass brick stopped just above the windows. As built, the proportions are off, and the verticals in the parapet relate to nothing in the vertical order of the rest of the structure. The openings were to have a metal surround trim, which would help them read better. The upper-floor windows also appear taller than originally designed, working against the historic proportioning and hierarchy. Whatever is happening at the window sills, behind the brick, reads as though it wraps up and around the sill—waterproofing, perhaps, or the proposed metal spandrel at the concrete slab? The shiny metal infills between the addition and the buildings to the east and south look cobbled together and are antagonistically reflective, competing with the glass brick. They might be better painted black, or otherwise toned down, to let the form of the glass read clearly. There are also some odd horizontals that were not part of the original design and detract from its pure vertical lines. I'm not sure what is supposed to be happening at the corner. The 2017 Landmarks presentation showed a simple corner. Granting that glass brick likely doesn't cut the way clay brick does, it appears the designers and contractors didn't know how to resolve the corner and improvised this after the fact. It makes no sense and competes with the purity of the original design. Perhaps the most distracting aspect of the whole thing is that the interior structural columns are visible, and they read as spindly against the solidity of the verticals in the historic base. This is a design issue that wasn't shown in the Landmarks presentation and may not have been considered. Now that they're prominent, perhaps build them out and paint them black, or wrap them in mirror or glass. (I'd strongly suggest a mock-up first.) The "sliding glazed panels"—the windows—need to be washed, and often. I also wonder whether the brick wouldn't read better with a dark grey or black grout. This is a clear brick in a location that sits in heavy shadow, given the close proximity and grandness of the surrounding buildings—unlike the blue-green of the Chanel flagship in Amsterdam, which catches far more natural light bouncing off the canal, and can support a white silicone joint. Perhaps it's simply unfinished. But as it sits, it is far from the elegance of a typical Despont design, and certainly not Chanel. — Neighborhood critic on 50 Hudson is finally revealed

Genesis Belanger's work is such a fabulous synthesis of artistic beauty, societal commentary, and response to the complex space of City Hall Park - it is thrilling to have her work placed here for the next several months. A warm welcome to her compelling versions of Lady Justice and the penny-pinching birds in the fountain. Thank you to both Genesis and the Public Art Fund! — April @ City Hall Park Conservancy on Art in Tribeca: Genesis Belanger: Heads or Tails

How ridiculous is this PR article. The child wandered across the street and it was not minutes. 3 teacher and a security guard messed up. The DOH found substandard protocols and shut them down. Do not downplay this. — Tribeca local mom on Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed

We've been loyal customers since opening! Not only did my children spend a morning in the Patisserie's kitchen as part of their Washington Market School curriculum (late 1990's), but their birthday cakes for MANY, MANY years came from this wonderful bakery. And the annual Christmas tree celebration where neighborhood children decorated cookies that hung on the tree in the front of the bakery! The chocolate leaf and gingersnap cookies continue to bring a smile to the face of my now NYC based young adult children! Even tho TriBeCa continues to dramatically evolve since my move there in 1988, I am thankful you have been a part of the history for all those years! All the best to Madeline 😍🥰 — SUZ on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Looks like fun! And a good summer afternoon project for kids. — Les on Folks in Town: A revolutionary trail of Downtown

I went online and reviewed the court documents. According to the filings, Madeline owes the landlord many months of back rent. Unfortunately, blaming landlords has become the norm in New York City, and often the facts get lost in the narrative. Every business owner faces challenges, but ultimately businesses must be accountable for their own success or failure. Not every closure is the result of a greedy landlord, just as not every struggling business is a victim of circumstances beyond its control. Before rushing to judgment, it's important to consider all the facts. Our culture has become too quick to assign blame to a third party rather than acknowledge personal and business responsibility. I wish Madeline much success in her future endeavors. — Alan Rafi on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Madeline is an institution and representative of the finest characteristics of this neighborhood. True to her passions but with a creative flair, without compromise, everything created from scratch: The best darn quiche, chocolate cake and lemon tart, ever. Here's hoping we help her find a creative solution to what could be a huge loss. — Pamela Gross on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

We have lived here for 30 years and simply cannot imagine not having Madeline in the neighborhood for coffee and pastries. Such a sad tale and yet another local empty store. Despite being able to see both sides of the story, is there not some way we can avoid the desecration of the neighborhood with chain and irrelevant businesses. FiDi seems to be trying to encourage fledgling businesses to occupy vacant stores with some sort of subsidy to try to give them a chance to grow and flourish. Surely NYC is smart enough to find a way around the constant shuttering of businesses and empty store fronts. — Bob on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

I’m shocked Petrarca never makes any of these lists. Definitely one of my neighborhood staples. — Reademan on Seen & Heard: Recycling event on Greenwich & Duane

What is fair is the collective anxiety all of us who are parents felt when hearing this story. Fortunately this child was returned safely, but the alternative is unthinkable. The school has an obligation to take responsibility and I can't imagine it will reflect well on the reputation. — KRS on Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed

This is truly the saddest news. We lived in the neighborhood for 5 years and Duane Park was hands down our favorite bakery — the best scones in the city! We live in Brooklyn now but have stopped in a few times since moving. Another Tribeca institution lost. You will be missed, Madeline! — Joanna on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Every independent school considers how parents might fit or not fit into its culture. Don't kid yourself. — Manhattanmommie on Washington Market School’s Hudson Street campus is temporarily closed

i will miss you and your lovely family as well — madeline c lanciani on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

one of the things i will miss most- the old-fashioned continuity of begin a neighborhood shop — madeline c lanciani on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

my dad was Air Force, but i have been honored to honor the Marines — madeline c lanciani on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Thank you Patrick for mentioning TAMA, the Tribeca Alliance Merchants Association. This is a group totally local, totally small business focused and totally eager to help and promote Tribeca neighborhood shops and services. While I’d love to have ELAN back on it’s gem of a spot on Duane St I love your beautiful new store a few blocks away! Best floral arrangements ever! — Jean Grillo on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Tribeca is no longer a neighborhood; it’s an investment—not in art, or creative living, but for simple profit. Those of us who came 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago seeking cheap rents and open spaces now struggle daily to avoid becoming part of someone’s financial portfolio. — Jean Grillo on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

Love Madeline spilling the tea!! Will carry forward fond memories of stopping in most saturdays for my daughter to make the agonizing decision of which sweet treat to enjoy after ballet at DDF. — MFS on Duane Park Patisserie will close on June 14

https://nypost.com/2026/06/04/us-news/mamdani-guru-wanted-to-use-images-of-his-penis-in-creepy-puberty-guide-for-10-year-olds/ — James Bogardus on TCQ&A: Morris Katz