Is that the one on Church, between Reade & Duane? — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

I appreciate the response Ursula. I was specifically talking about scaffolding - which is a huge blight on the city (and really unnecessary from a safety perspective). Rather than repair buildings, landlords will leave up scaffolding (also called sidewalk sheds) indefinitely. There are less intrusive means that meet safety concerns during construction (e.g. - lots of other cities use nets fastened to the building and get on just fine). — FiDiGuy on There’s an election this month!

While I fully support re-cobbling (is that a word?) Staples St, it is an active street used for deliveries and access to buildings and businesses which line the street. And while it has inexplicably been used in the past by Washington Market for a play area for their students as well as a meeting area with parents, truth be told it is a filthy two blocks that dog owners use as a dog run, complete with feces and urine. That, combined with the usual rats, makes this just about the worst place you could think of to have young children play. — J on Community Board 1 agendas for June

I think the commenter is referring to "sidewalk sheds" as in the inordinate number of scaffold bridges all over the city, not outdoor restaurant seating. — Daniel on There’s an election this month!

This is such a massive loss. — fjh on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

More and more, I think it's time for the sheds to go. There are some that are beautiful designed, built, and well-maintained, but too many are just graffiti-covered plywood box garbage and rat attractors. Again, I think the best solution is to widen sidewalks and allow restaurants to have removable outdoor seating directly adjacent to the restaurant, in the style of European cafes. Where feasible, awnings (permanent or retractable) can be added to the buildings. This avoids the problem of the sheds, and also avoids the problem of blocked sidewalks and service crossing the sidewalks. This also causes no obstruction to street cleaning and maintenance. — Marcus on There’s an election this month!

This is sad news. Been going there for decades! The health insurance companies and the chain pharmacies have gobbled up the independent pharmacies for years. They are driving independent pharmacies out of business, attempting to convince us of the convenience of having recurrent prescriptions mailed by them. When I had Covid recently, they delivered my prescription gratis. There is something about having a pharmacist whom you recognize and who recognizes you. What a damn shame. — Jane on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

NYC issues hundreds of thousands of placards annually and in many instances these go to non-emergency agencies. Thousands of these placards are used to park illegally. This is a gross abuse of power and creates a public hazard – obstructed pedestrian space, reduced meter collections, blocked loading docks and causing loss of public parking. The city needs to stop issuing most of these and enforce rules against illegal use of placards. On a matter of principle, City Council members should refuse placards. — Ursila Jung on There’s an election this month!

@FiDi Guy - as you might know there are 2 bills being considered now (31 A and B) that are looking at licensing these sheds. In my opinion, while this is a step in the right direction (these sheds needs to be regulated and taxed), it offers many complicated options like sheds only through the summer months. These bills need more work so that we can have a LIMITED number of licensed and REGULATED sheds on streets where they do not obstruct traffic, bike lanes or access for emergency vehicles. They need to undergo regular inspections for hygiene and compliance. And they need to comply with all local noise restrictions. — Ursila Jung on There’s an election this month!

Thank you for sharing your memories of Samuel. and your kind thoughts for me and our children. He indeed was a character, and a most kind and generous man. We miss him so very much. — Kathy Capsouto on Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76

This is a giant handout to corporations that will be allowed to squat on and profit from our resources. Outrageous. — Ken on Seeking clarity on the Governors Island plans

Gutted! Been going there since my son was born (22) and stayed even when I moved. Guess I am going to Warren St! — Andrea Kiefer on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Scotch tape — SW on Seen & Heard: Dine Around Downtown on Tuesday

Finally — TribecaPickleBall on In the News: Pickleball for Bed Bath & Beyond?

I'm devastated. This one hits hard. — MME on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Oh no! My kids love the selection of stationary and toys and they have the best cleaning supplies at good prices. — SG on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

Whoever tries to do ANYTHING about the abusive placard situation gets mine... enough already... our streets are not parking spots for NYPD friends and family — Richard on There’s an election this month!

Whichever candidate comes out against sidewalk sheds the hardest has my vote. — FiDiGuy on There’s an election this month!

Note they have been closed Mondays for a long time. They are a large international corporation based in China and seem to have a lot of money. They are not a mom and pop business. Their corporate resources make it easier for them to stay in business and they are not struggling like small locally owned places are. Corporate owned places are mostly opening because small owners can’t stay in business given exorbitant rents etc — Maureen on Update on Patisserie Chanson & Chanson Le Salon

if you have your dog on a leash, it is virtually impossible to miss the fact that it is taking a sh*t. Any person who leaves it is doing so intentionally. My theory is maybe teenagers who are annoyed that they have to take the dog out. But there are plenty of adults who have zero respect for others. — Bruce Hood on Where in Tribeca?

Took a nasty tumble on one near Duane Park last week. It was removed recently. I guess someone finally got the message. — Bruce Hood on Nosy Neighbor: Why was this giant rock unloaded here?

What a shame! In addition to everything else we've lost there was the free notary service. — Bruce Hood on Kings Pharmacy, a Tribeca staple for 25 years, will close on June 30

If Patisserie Chanson - Chanson Le Salon in Tribeca is serious about getting rid of the rats and roaches in their restaurant, they should get rid of the outdoor shed on the street. That is a real rat trap. If you walk by at night, there are rats running rampant in and out. They have placed multiple rat traps around the shed, so the restaurant clearly knows that this too is causing their problems. Those traps, unfortunately, will not really alleviate things. Getting rid of the deck and tables out front was just a start towards nuking those rats. Next should be the shed. — Cindy on Update on Patisserie Chanson & Chanson Le Salon

We celebrated my mothers birthday October 17 every year for almost 23-25 years and this was also the Restaurants anniversary. We always felt at home being greeted by mother at the door and then chatting with all brothers. Champagne and the cake were gratis that day. Very fond memories and this is what makes New York so special!!! — Sam Ginsburg on Samuel Capsouto, the last of three brothers who helped establish the neighborhood, dies at 76

I was walking down the west side of Greenwich from Canal St yesterday and for a short time a large blank, very yellow wall was visible in the distance. My guess is that it was the back of the Warren St. hotel, but can't be sure. It stood out like a sore thumb. — N on Seen & Heard: Lekka Burger has closed all its locations