So sorry to hear this. I’m also hoping Mohammed ends up in a good place. Such a nice man and a hard worker. I wish the whole team well. End of an era. — Susan Duffy on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

I am incredibly sad over this. What a loss. Jones is so amazing and seems to take pride in his job. He provided me with concierge service, even when we moved out of Tribeca. He's a true gem and I wish him the very best. He will do well. — Tribma on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

It is an indescribable loss to the community. Rapacious CVS and Duane Reade and Walgreens murdered it. During the pandemic, Jones Chan from Kings drove five hours round-trip to bring us supplies. Now we will be left with the penitentiary lighting, miserably unhappy employees, and locked cases of big-box hell. Down the road, I know Jones's friends and customers will rally to help him to open a pharmacy again in our neighborhood. — Bruce Ehrmann on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

This is exciting.. We can use some good Caribbean in the neighborhood!! It's a large space, so hopefully they're able to sustain.. — B.Thompson on New restaurant coming to The Palm space

Sorry I misunderstood. The scaffolding is a huge blight. And often left up just to avoid the cost of taking it down. I saw a recent survey that said at the beginning of the year there were more than 8000 such structures up around NYC - crazy! (Here is an interactive map for fun: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/html/sidewalk-shed-map.html) In some cases, it's up for years because it's cheaper for owners to put scaffolding around a building than conduct repair. This is a great example of a law that was put in place with good intentions to protect pedestrians, but without proper implementation has resulted in these structures becoming an ugly reality of every day life. Enforcement to limit the duration they can be up and to ensure that fines are paid is absolutely essential! — Ursila Jung on There’s an election this month!

Jones is such a cool and good guy. He’s always working incredibly hard and multitasking to provide great service. Just had him notarize several documents. He’s one of the only notaries south of Canal along with all of his other designations. Glad he’ll still be around, even if it means he’s moving to a corporate CVS on a much less desirable corner. — MattyNYC on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

i am so very sad--Jones called me whenever i would forget to pick up my scrips- this among the many other services will not be found at the CVS. i am a person who tires to embrace change, but this is another hammer blow to the foundation of the small town known as TriBeCa. — madeline c lanciani on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Truly a great loss to our neighborhood Al and Jones we’re always so helpful and accommodating with all the co-pay bureaucratic nonsense one has to deal with on renewing prescriptions I knew they were in trouble at the beginning of Covid and like many others we went out of our way to support them What a shame to hear this news and the Walgreens /Duane Reade on Greenwich is such a lame operation but it is the closest alternative So now my long time garage on North Moore has closed and my pharmacy bites the dust - Tribeca real estate has, and continues, to be out of hand for the real people — Richard Kurtz on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Most likely a hot yoga skin care salon. — Allan on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Kings Pharmacy has been a local treasure! You walked in and felt at home! Even if you just took a stroll down the aisles, it was ‘our’ local, small, neighborhood pharmacy. Jones and the entire staff knew who you were and helped in every possible way! You’ll be missed… — Rhona Drossman on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Isn't this property facing West St? The music will have to be pretty loud......I hope there is no dancing in the streets, though — Rhino on New restaurant coming to The Palm space

Hope not another smoke shop depot opens there. Please see post below: Is there a way to tell when a smoke shop is about to open and what we can do to stop it. On Church between Chambers and Reade there are FOUR smoke shops and then you turn the corner on Chambers there are two more. Now we all know at least two of them on Church sell weed illegally and lately has become the "bodega" hang out. Can you always include in these post or on your weekly newsletters the link to report the sell of illegal weed smoke shops. As well when we should stop by the community boards to voice our concerns. — Sandra on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

This is really sad. I loved the place and staff. I recently brought my goddaughter and her baby from London in to see Andra as she knew her when she was a teenager. Jones is such a kind pharmacist. What a loss! — Roberta A Oliver on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Funny how we can't get loyal followings and some of our shops close yet these smoke shops stay open. Which brings me to my post below. Is there a way to tell when a smoke shop is about to open and what we can do to stop it. On Church between Chambers and Reade there are FOUR smoke shops and then you turn the corner on Chambers there are two more. Now we all know at least two of them on Church sell weed illegally and lately has become the "bodega" hang out. Can you always include in these post or on your weekly newsletters the link to report the sell of illegal weed smoke shops. As well when we should stop by the community boards to voice our concerns. — Sandra on Seen & Heard: Lekka Burger has closed all its locations

Is there a way to tell when a smoke shop is about to open and what we can do to stop it. On Church between Chambers and Reade there are FOUR smoke shops and then you turn the corner on Chambers there are two more. Now we all know at least two of them on Church sell weed illegally and lately has become the "bodega" hang out. Can you always include in these post or on your weekly newsletters the link to report the sell of illegal weed smoke shops. As well when we should stop by the community boards to voice our concerns. — Sandra on Community Board 1 agendas for June

I replied to texts requesting my support that I wanted to know candidates position on the CBD tolling for residents of the CBD. My position is that like other cities who have implemented such plans, like London where CBD residents are exempted 90% of the toll amount, something should apply for NYC CBD residents who register/park in the CBD. The act currently mentions toll exemption for CBD residents who earn < $60k per year. Love to know how small that group is. Are exemptions going to be given for city employees who drive in to CBD and placard park on our streets? Council member Marte’s staff said he advocates for local exemption similar to what exists in London, and will be testifying and writing a letter. — SGO964 on There’s an election this month!

A Tribeca institution! I’m so sad to hear. Any news on where Mohammed (who does deliveries) will go next? I always look forward to seeing him around the neighborhood and giving him sneakers which he sends back to his family. — Lifer on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

King's Pharmacy, most aptly named because of Jones, is a neighborhood treasure. He helped my family (with our then teen children, my husband and me) with whatever we needed...and fast. During that time when I visited King's at least once, sometimes multiple times a week for my elderly parents his compassion truly helped me get through the ups and downs of their care. I will forever be grateful for his professionalism, knowledge and kindness during that time. Our now adult children no longer live in the neighborhood but still get their prescriptions filled at King's. Our daughter recently said she just walks in and once he sees her he will seamlessly multi-task and wordlessly hand over her script even if he attending to other customers. We will follow him wherever he goes. — Judy Calixto on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

It sounds like a fun place, but I am concerned the music and dancing might be loud for the neighborhood. Any thoughts on that? — Jill on New restaurant coming to The Palm space

This is a devastating blow for the neighborhood. Tribeca no longer carries an identity without an “llc” attached to it. My heart goes put to the wonderful staff who will be seeking employment elsewhere. As for Jones, I will follow him to the ends of the earth. Hands down, the BEST pharmacist I have had the pleasure of trusting. — Moses X on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Ghostbusters — Marcus on Tribeca during the apocalypse

Pretty sure it is Ghostbusters! — Tribeca Citizen on Tribeca during the apocalypse

They were filming a car crash scene on Church by the hotel around 12. Anyone know what movie? — Clarence Beeks on Tribeca during the apocalypse

This is very sad news. I could go to Duane Reade around the corner or follow Jones further down to Warren. I'll follow Jones anywhere. He's the best. — Bec on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

This is such a huge loss for our neighborhood, but also makes quite a statement about shopping habits of our residents. Kings was an amazing resource and mom and pop, with a unique array of items. Don't know why anyone would choose a CVS or Walgreens over a smaller, local place like Kings. So sad. Glad that Jones will still be local. He's an amazing Pharmacist who knows everyone by name. And Andra Persaud will be missed, she is such a loyal and welcoming presence. It's really Tribeca's loss, but unfortunately something we have seen too often. — vale on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30