Per "The Colony of New Netherland: A Dutch Settlement in Seventeenth-century America" by Jaap Jacobs, Block sailed for the Van Tweenhuysen Company. Mossel and the Jonge Tobias were dispatched by the Hans Claesz Company, all prior to (and their conflict and price competition resulting in) the founding of the New Netherland Company effective January 1, 1615. — james on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

Again, since Block and Mossel arrived separately and later sued each other, claiming they were part of the "same voyage" is what the Dutch would have called "fake nieuws." "[...] In 1613 Dutch sea captain Thijs Volchertz Mossel sailed the Jonge Tobias from the West Indies to Hudson's Bay, anchoring off Manhattan Island. There he left Jan Rodrigues to trade with Native Americans. "What happened thereafter—and what we know most about Rodrigues—is conveyed mainly through a series of lawsuits between Mossel and Dutch traders, including captains Adrian Block and Hendrick Christiaensen, both of whom had encountered Rodrigues. When Block, who was mapping Long Island Sound and trading with Native Americans, returned to Holland, he found himself being sued by Mossel, who claimed Block violated his exclusive trading rights. Key to the suit was the freedom status of Rodrigues. Was he a slave, owned by Mossel, or residing on Manhattan Island as a free man doing business on his own? "Block asserted that Rodrigues was a free man, and not a servant or an employee as Mossel claimed. Block insisted that Mossel did not enjoy a trade monopoly on the island, pointing to the presence of Rodrigues, who lived alone and traded independently. Block's defense rested on the argument that Rodrigues was a 'free man,' who was acting on his own authority and not on behalf of Mossel's alleged monopoly. "Christiaensen supported Block. He declared that Rodrigues had boarded his vessel and presented himself as a free man. Rodrigues even offered to work for Christiaensen, who hired him as a translator to facilitate trade with the Natives. "In April 1614 Mossel returned to North America. Sailing his new ship, the Nachtegael, into the Hudson, the truth of the relationship between Mossel and Rodrigues became apparent, along with evidence that Rodrigues was Manhattan's first non-Native American merchant. Sighting the Nachtegael, Rodrigues fired his musket at the ship, and its crew returned fire. Brandishing torches, muskets, and swords, Mossel's crew chased the 'black rascal' and briefly apprehended him. Though wounded, Rodrigues took a sword away from one of his pursuers and escaped. Later he found refuge with Christiaensen's crew, who took him aboard their boat and sheltered him. "Mossel claimed that Rodrigues's actions proved that he was a renegade servant or employee, and not free. However, the court ruled against Mossel, thus finding implicitly that Rodrigues was a free man. "The written record of Rodrigues, who did not travel to Amsterdam for the proceedings, apparently ended in the Dutch court. Though it is clear that Rodrigues was the sole nonnative resident of Manhattan for several months, and possibly for long stretches of time during the second decade of the seventeenth century, documentation of Rodrigues's entire length of stay is wanting. [...]" https://web.archive.org/web/20160209163156/http://www.oxfordaasc.com/oa/article/opr/t0001/e3623?p=oamonthAMjnRJ/rNjmgs&d=/opr/t0001/e3623 — james on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

Mossel's Jong Tobias was a ship that was part Block's 1613 voyage to the Hudson from Amsterdam, so the distinction you're making is something akin to saying that a sailor wasn't part of Columbus's voyage because he was on the Pinta instead of the Santa Maria, or wasn't on Magellan's voyage because he sailed on the Concepcion instead of the Trinidad. Nevertheless, Rodrigues sailed as part of Block's 1613 expedition and remained on Manhattan to trade, which is why his name appears in the press release. — Chris on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

Just curious, Caliza, do they need a permit to build the outdoor dining section? It looks permanent. — R. on Seen & Heard: Caliza cooking with gas

No @Madeline! Your chocolate scones are worth every inch of a chicken coop on Duane! You can charge the neighborhood kids to clean the cages and care for the chickens:). In all seriousness, that certainly is a tough position and hopefully the neighborhood will #supportsmallbusiness. — MJM on Seen & Heard: Caliza cooking with gas

Rodrigues was not originally a member of Block's crew. "[...] In 1613, Juan (or Jan or Joao) Rodriguez (or Rodrigues) appears to have accompanied Thijs Mossel, a Dutch sea captain, on the vessel Jonge Tobias from San Domingo, now known as Santo Domingo. Mossel returned to the Netherlands, while Rodriguez was marooned in what became New York (on either Governors Island or Manhattan) or more likely decided on his own to remain. [...] "Much of what is known about him comes from affidavits by another captain, Adriaen Block, who complained that Mossel, presumably through Rodriguez, was overpaying for beaver pelts and was ruining Block’s business. Mossel insisted that Rodriguez was not his agent, but rather that Rodriguez had abandoned ship and remained on the island voluntarily (at least into 1614, when Mossel returned) and might have eventually married an Indian woman. "Crew members said in affidavits that the 'mulatto' or 'Spaniard' had 'run away from the ship and gone ashore against their intent' and that Block’s crew 'ought to have killed him' when he refused to go with them to Holland. [...]" https://archive.nytimes.com/cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/02/honoring-a-very-early-new-yorker/ — james on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

eggs--ouch!!! i use a LOT of eggs- fresh eggs. i can't make my products with fake eggs. my wholesale price of eggs has increased 450% over the past 8 months and now it i have to get on a waiting list to buy eggs! the large commercial food companies are buying up all the available stock as soon as it comes on the market. I can't keep raising prices- what is a small food company like mine to do? would the neighborhood mind if a turned my outdoor seating area into a chicken coop? — madeline c lanciani on Seen & Heard: Caliza cooking with gas

The Warren Street hotel is staying those colors? Unquestionably awful. Unfortunately you can see the yellow "ochre" enclosure from a pretty long ways up Greenwich by like Tribeca Grill. I assumed it was some kind of temporary covering. What an eyesore for that to be permanent. It'd look fantastic if it was just painted black. The windows and structure work well. It looks beyond cheap now—like a children's toy. — person on Warren Street Hotel is getting colorful

Juan Rodrigues was a member of Adriaen Block's crew, and was left behind on Manhattan in 1614 to organize a trading post while Block explored the rest of Long Island Sound. Reasonable to call him the first immigrant to New York since he's the first recorded non-Native American to live in the five boroughs in a somewhat permanent fashion. (He was from San Domingo as the press release says and was also of mixed Black and white heritage). — Chris on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

Back in 2014, only a few weeks after moving to Tribeca, I was towed at 8:20 am when I overslept and had left my car in a no parking 8-6 block overnight. What a welcome to the neighborhood... That said, as long as they enforce this fairly and consistently, I have no problem with it. — Scott on Seen & Heard: Getting the boot on Greenwich

The colors/hues in the renderings were lovely: understated and elegant, designed as a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past. The IRL version appears to take its design cues from public housing in Scandinavia. What a shame, as it’s otherwise wonderful to have another boutique hotel in the neighborhood. — Reader On Reade on Warren Street Hotel is getting colorful

My wife and I tried Caliza last night. It was disappointing. A very soft opening to be sure. We were told that the actual opening will be in February, but they sure have many kinks to work out. The service was wishful thinking with a couple of knowing the menu to most just following the others and chuckling at the plate names. Four entres seemed overpriced and not tried after tasting three of the five appetizers which were meager, spicey and pricey. No chips with salsa here and when asked, they bought a burnt tortilla on a plate halfway into the meal after asking again. Their basic Margarita was good, but again meager and at $19 gone in three sips. The ambiance was very nice but noticeably not family friendly. No kids menu and nowhere to put carriages will undoubtedly hurt business in this family neighborhood. I don't see the need to return here with Fonda available on Duane St. Mexican cuisine is still best there. It would have been better to have a nice diner here since who can go to GeeWhiz anymore. — Manuel Cabrero on Restaurant Week starts tomorrow

Cyclebar vacated 415 Greenwich + a couple other notes — person on Seen & Heard: Caliza cooking with gas

Illegal weed stores are the new nail salons...one on every block. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on It’s *Mr.* Exotix to you!

I live in the building, the place is a weed store. the snacks are a front — steve lemon on It’s *Mr.* Exotix to you!

It's both! I discovered this when I brought my daughter to the John Street location for some snack splurging. Interesting experience. — Steve on It’s *Mr.* Exotix to you!

Is this a weed dispensary or snack food shop? No issues with either, just curious. Why is this block so ugly/dirty? — Chambers Resident on It’s *Mr.* Exotix to you!

I am so glad this abomination has since been scrubbed — BVP on AKA aka Smyth hotel lobby and bar to open in May

Hope their not charging drinks the way the do at the bar in the restaurant. Went there on Christmas eve and had a drink with my sister at the bar while waiting for our guests. Two drinks (a glass of wine and a vodka soda). Wine was $26.00 and the drink was $19.00 and...$2.00 for the soda. The rest of the drinks during dinner were again $19.00 and...$2.00 for the soda. Charging $2.00 for 3 ounces of soda in a drink is cheesy and disingenuous to say the least. John McDonald said this was going to be a neighborhood spot. I disagree and will be spending my money elsewhere. — JohnnyMac on The bar and lounge at the Smyth Hotel opens today

Have been here several times since they opened. Love everything about it.....great food and service. A restaurant/bar that makes you feel great for the minute you walk in whether you're alone or with crowd. Welcoming .....fun fun place. Great place . — Chris on New Kid on the Block: Bar 135

Went to Bar 135 recently with a group of 12..lovely atmosphere, great staff & great food..would def go back !! — Patty Benedetti on New Kid on the Block: Bar 135

Thanks for covering.. It definitely stopped me in my tracks.. The 3-d nature and guerrilla simplicity were an interesting juxtaposition to the normal "Bills" displayed on construction paneling.. — B.Thompson on What/Who in Tribeca? New street art on West Broadway

What is email of Karen Loder from library — Lewis on Seen & Heard: Great talks in the neighborhood

It’s the place to be! Love the atmosphere! Food is soooo good-not your typical bar food. My favorite is the veggie burger-delicious! Great selection of beer too! Owner Jude, truly appreciates his customers as does his staff. — Darlene on New Kid on the Block: Bar 135

I went to the new Bar 135 and loved it! The homemade whipped ricotta over Crostinis were amazing and I have to say the smash burger is one of the best Ive ever had. Agree dont miss the fries too! Id steer away from the sliders as they were average and way too many other delicious options on the Menu. Jude has built a special place and not to be missed IMO. — Luke B on New Kid on the Block: Bar 135