CR: Yup, that's how things work. — CR on In the News: Shake Shack manager sues police unions

All that noise you complain about is people enjoying life. Open streets & outdoor dining are fantastic for the neighborhood. Infinitely better than free private parking. — person on Community Board 1 agendas for June

https://www.firehouse.com/rescue/technical-rescue/confined-space/news/21111046/fdny-firefighters-cut-through-wall-to-save-man-trapped-in-harlem-elevator https://www.firefighternation.com/news/firefighter-breaches-apartment-wall-to-escape-flames-in-staten-island-fire/#gref https://www.fdnysmart.org/special-tools/ — James on Community Board 1 agendas for June

https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/fdny-smash-cars-windows-hose-hydrant-76034300 Feb 21, 2021, 6:47 PM A vehicle owner parked in front of a hydrant in Manhattan had its window broken. — James on Community Board 1 agendas for June

"Firefighters smash windows of BMW parked in front of hydrant" https://nypost.com/2020/08/14/firefighters-smash-windows-of-bmw-parked-in-front-of-hydrant/amp/ — James on Community Board 1 agendas for June

The petition at the link argued that these sheds obstruct FDNY in resounding to emergencies. That is ridiculous. FDNY can saw cars open and break down any locked door. If they need to, they'll smash the window of a parked car in order to pass a fire hose through to the hydrant. The firehouses inspect and plan for fires at each building in their catchment. The rest of these reasons are personal preference. "It’s so noisy", - We had a year of pandemic silence. I did not care for that. New York is noise and activity, for better or worse. "brings rats"-any garbage from restaurants and apartments brings rats. "takes tons of parking"-why should we subsidize the storage of a ton of metal per person on City streets, when restaurants contribute substantially more in employment and economic activity and taxes. It's not like we manufacture cars in this city. "uses public space to landlords advantage without payment"-so using public space to private car drivers advantage with little or no payment is morally superior? "they block the sidewalks and access to the street for pedestrians, etc.-"that is an issue of enforcement, and not permitted by the program rules — James on Community Board 1 agendas for June

They're still working on this: https://tribecacitizen.com/2019/12/18/harrys-italian-is-going-greek-at-former-north-end-grill/ Nothing doing at Pier A — James on Community Board 1 agendas for June

From the Times: "In November of last year, Grimm left the Bowery and, in March, opened at 54 White Street in a space that had been vacated by the Archive of Contemporary Music, whose 20-year tenure there came to an end in early 2020 after its landlord raised its rent, reportedly to more than $20,000 a month. A year into the pandemic, Grimm managed to secure a more preferential arrangement. 'The opportunity presented itself, mid-Covid, to lock in a good rent,' said Grimm’s New York director, Polina Berlin, calling it 'a moment of opportunity in a stressful time.' " — James on In the News: Tribeca Gallery District real estate

The open restaurants amendment is absurd. These were temporary, and need to get off the streets. It's so noisy, brings rats, takes tons of parking, uses public space to landlords advantage without payment, they block the sidewalks and access to the street for pedestrians, etc. https://www.change.org/p/mayor-bill-de-blasio-nyc-s-covid-emergency-restaurant-measures-should-end-when-the-covid-emergency-ends-no-permanent-dining-sheds?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=55d48470-abc5-11eb-a1ac-fff110140203&fbclid=IwAR0RsLXy-yzGIkid680cxGH7p9uEks7OhtLxsjIE1J1q0vMXFD8asL2xGvA — Jenn on Community Board 1 agendas for June

Definitely a good warning. — j. on Man drowns off Pier 45 in the Village

I’ve been wondering about this place. — j. on Catching Up with New Kids: Luhring Augustine

only one that can help us is MAYA WILEY......VOTE EARLY AND OFTEN — gilles on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

I love it. As soon as you start subjecting limozeen liberals to the policies they push on everyone else, well suddenly everything's different. The old and tired not in my back yard... — ChiChiPox on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

J, we should all be humble and grateful to have a roof over our heads. I agree that homeless people, families should have a second chance. My family came from nothing. We lived in a walk up tenement apartment from the early 1900s and worked in factories. I don't think I am privileged. I don't think people who want to be safe are privileged either. But putting mentally ill drug addict homeless some sex offenders in empty building and hotels isn't the answer. This is another reason why the city is so dangerous right now. Assaults way up! I lived right up the Bowery many years ago and we had and still have the Bowery Mission. These men wanted a second chance. There is a difference in the homeless they are putting in these places. The community should not have to suffer because of this. There should be facilities away from thriving communities with kids, schools etc. Mentally ill Drug addicts should not be in any community. There were places for them many years ago. I don't know what happened? The Mayor destroyed us here in the city. — Native on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

Fun. Love photos. — j. on Field Trip: Rockaway Hotel

There is so much ugliness, vitriol, hate, and aggression in majority of these comments it makes my stomach turn. Humanity still exists and there are ways to discuss heated topics without giving into the sickness out country is trying to heal from. We are all humans and deserve decency in how we are spoken about. The privilege is repulsive. Being concerned for safety and thinking about practical solutions, fine, yes, absolutely. But take it down a notch and maybe think before you type. You never know who is on the other side reading. — j. on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

August you are ugly. — TG on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

Oh Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. Your comment is infantile and ineffectual. For all shelters, small is better. I work on a street where there is a men's shelter and you would never know it. We need to turn the vitriol down and realize that in order to truly house everyone the effort needs to be made in ALL neighborhoods - not just the Bronx. Some of the comments here are just so full of hate - blinding hate. Keep them homeless? Really? I don't know you people. Thank goodness. — TG on City plans three homeless shelters for downtown

I no longer have a little one at home but this is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Welcome. — TG on Healthynest baby products coming to Warren

Wonderful family adventures! Thanks for the slice. — TG on Field Trip: Rockaway Hotel

Really interesting - thanks! — TG on David Crosby sings the praises of Tribeca history

Karen - the proposal comes with an eight-figure environmental remediation plan. I am not sure how the children would be exposed to anything. I also don't agree that congestion is a valid concern in general. There are already too many cars in NYC in my opinion, and the solution to that problem is not "less housing." But even accepting that premise, how can you be sure there will be more traffic compared to that caused by the tow pound, much less so much more as to justify scuttling the creation of hundreds of extremely necessary new housing units (many of which will be affordable)? — Ben on Neighbors organizing (and suing) to fight 250 Water plans

Patrick and Ben. I suppose you do not know that unfortunately there is a brand new much needed elementary school across the street. I don’t think you would want your children exposed to what’s under that ground. This is also a block from entrance and exit to Brooklyn Bridge. I do not think the block needs more congestion. If the entire building was affordable housing you may be able to persuade me. In this corrupt town of ours you know anyone who knows anyone in government will be residing in those very few affordable apartments. Why don’t they model their project after Southbridge’s small buildings and make them all affordable housing. . — Karen on Neighbors organizing (and suing) to fight 250 Water plans

Thanks for posting the video about the Dreadnought. It was terrific. — Ro on David Crosby sings the praises of Tribeca history

The City needs more housing and the seaport needs the revenue. I do not like this brand of suburban rejection of development, especially on a open lot. I echo everything Ben says above. — Patrick Valentino on Neighbors organizing (and suing) to fight 250 Water plans