"Hachi" can mean "bridge" yes (as well as multiple other things), but "hashi" can mean "chopsticks" and that's the likely meaning here. Looking forward to visiting! — Marc on Japanese market coming to Greenwich and Franklin

Coildn’t they have just taken the existing infrastructure namely 1) Tunnels 2) Bridges And increased their tolls by $15 to tax the non residents (LI, NJ, Westchester, SI) vs Manhattan residents who are the real cause of this congestion? That would keep a lot of people out. The other loophole has been East river crossing where they could have put up these ezpass like tolls to tag people coming in over the bridges that are the significant cause. . But no….they end up littering the city with new ezpass scanners all over the city at what is probably a huge expanse now and ongoing to maintain. There also needs to be zero exemption for all the government workers (DOb etc) who are driving into the city, double parking and a huge cause of the congestion. They have skillfully been left out of the analysis I bet. This is all an example back door taxation of epic proportions and the only losers are residents yet again. — Jack on Who is driving all these cars downtown?

Roberta Smith’s obit was amazing in the times.. Thanks Madeline for your clarity. The article mentions that Richard and Clara occupied the whole building on Duane Street. I dont think that was true. There was another tenant who i believe lived on the third floor between the Serras. To protect her privacy i will not mention the name. Dan Alterman Reade Street — Dan Alterman Reade Street on Richard Serra, whose monumental steel sculptures transformed public and private spaces, dies at 85

Alex H. - don’t you know that NYC has a city income tax in addition to all the other taxes? — Ann on Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents

Madeline, thanks for sharing your stories. — JS Miller on Richard Serra, whose monumental steel sculptures transformed public and private spaces, dies at 85

Uber and other TLC cars are not the ones clogging Canal and Broome Streets, esp. Westbound in rush hour, in search of toll-free river crossings. That is private cars and trucks, mostly from NJ. — James on Who is driving all these cars downtown?

If my memory serves, Sleep No More wanted to open a location within the banking halls of the building. There was a lot of pushback due to expected crowds and FHV in the narrow streets. So I guess it's likely it's the same people, and they just pivoted to something that didn't draw opposition from residents. — malcolm on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

Walking down past South Cove in Battery Park City is now so depressing. They've got a lot of Battery Park under construction too. I just hope they complete if quickly and that the plants and trees grow back SOON. — KP on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

Perhaps I missed it, but have not seen any data reflecting commercial purpose but using personal vehicle. For example, tons of e-commerce delivery by gig workers using personal vehicles - Instacart, Amazon, food kits, fresh dog food etc. Or small food places that do some catering - for example, a small food place in Tribeca also does some business catering. The owner drives his own vehicle to deliver this. — Jam on Who is driving all these cars downtown?

Respectfully, do you not see that you are creating additional congestion by driving? The UES is not a difficult commute by subway. With six kids at $15, that's $2.50 a child, less than what you'd pay for a swipe. We all pay a lot of money to live here. I'd personally like to enjoy it more with fewer cars and more breathable air. The roads downtown are an absolute mess right now. My tax money also goes to the abundance of car infrastructure in the CBD. See how this works? We all have shared responsibility and necessarily need to contribute in a society. — malcolm on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

It was a regular spot on our weekly family dinner rotation for the past year. Food wasn't amazing, but was solidly good and the service was always accommodating, especially for our 95-year-old father, who loved the spot. They made sure to open the doors for Next Door to allow him to use the ramp with his walker. Loved the barbacoa and the ceviche. We'll miss the spot. Was it pricey for the food? If it were in the LES - I would say yes, but not considering the rents in Tribeca. Always glad to support independent restaurants. That's part of what makes NYC unique. We don't need chain restaurants on every corner like every other city in the country. — Poppa Rose on Caliza has closed permanently

In the 1990's and even before that I used to visit my artist friend Cora Cohen there. She had the whole 5th floor and divided into living quarters and a big studio. Climbing the stairs to get there was, er, exhilarating. I wonder what happened to Mr. Otis' elevator? Cora was forced to move out when the construction next door threatened the building. She moved to Astoria Queens and had a separate studio in Manhattan and continued to paint until the end. Alas she unexpectedly died last year. — John Willenbecher on Proposal to add 287 Broadway to the register of historic places

Hmm seems like this congestion pricing is a real burden for you and those 7 schoolbound children. Maybe you should stop driving and all take the train to school?....Oh wait, that's the point! — Take the Train on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

Brilliant to be building a new high rise jail in Manhattan as part of the close-replace Rikers plan. Definitely need more high-rise developments like the jail, various super-talls, a casino etc. so that “congestion” can be “reduced”. — Jon on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

IPN represented by outsiders who want that nice, unblocked view of the river while having their Seafood Cobb Salad from Sarabeth's? Methinks there's something fishy going on here. — Pinky JJ on Independence Plaza neighbors gearing up to fight tower

I just don't think congestion parking will noticeably change traffic. People who want to drive will pay. I DO think it's all about revenue for the city. What do I wish? That downtown residents could get a scannable permit for their car and perhaps a monthly "ration." — Martine on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

To be clear…. I pay an absurd amount of money in taxes to live in the CBD, I do not send my children to public schools (therefore not using public school resources and funds) and now I will be charged to drive my child to school to the upper east side (on the way back home). Note that I also drive other neighbors (total of 6 children); therefore alleviating traffic. This “toll” definitely sounds more like a tax and an insult to downtown residents. — Upset neighbor on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

Thank You Jim! Well Said! I fully support Congestion pricing. Every bill that passes has winners and losers, but we have to work for the greater good. Something republicans know nothing about, No one who claims is poor or lower middle class should be commuting into Manhattan by car. That argument holds no water. Use Mass Transit! Congestion is at crisis proportions and our Mass Transit needs more funding. This addresses both issues and Democrats are doing somehiing about it. republicans have nothing to offer, but complaints and no plans. — Pro Congestion Pricing on Clarity — finally — on one angle of congestion pricing for Downtown residents

Here it is. Will post another this week. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

Could you post the link to the Wagner Park renovation update? You wrote "see updates on that here" - assuming "here" was meant to link to a page. Thanks. — Battery park local on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

I see they have a blend called Sleep No More espresso--same people behind that legendary production? Seems very on-brand for them. (Their newest project is Speakeasy Magick--highly recommend!) — Kerry on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

Could it just be to protect people on the sidewalk from falling debris? — Izee on Nosy Neighbor: Any idea what this scaffolding is about?

The vast majority of the congestion in our neighborhood is a direct result of the Holland Tunnel. Let's hope congestion pricing actually reduces volume at the tunnel. Tunnel drivers treat our neighborhood like a highway, speeding, blocking intersections, honking, etc. The NYPD, DOT and Port Authority has not done enough to protect the streets in this area. They completely ignore the problem on weekends and just let the tunnel backup without any traffic police on Canal / Hudson at all. It's honestly a joke. — Neighbor on Congestion pricing plan passes the MTA board

Looking forward to seeing that atrocious outdoor dining shed taken down. For as experienced as the owners were they must be slobs because the outside of the bar is an absolutely filthy. Take some pride in your business and keep it clean and respect the neighborhood….well I guess that’s karma — Billy Beca on Belle Reve will close at the end of this month

I'm a native New Yorker and in the last 10+ years I have never seen so many TLC cars. I could be waiting to cross the street and at least 10 cars will go by. A friend of mine took the TLC test and I have no idea how these drivers (most who barely speak English) could pass it. So many traffic laws to follow. I'm wondering how they got their licenses. — Sherri Rosen on Getting a handle on the congestion pricing timeline