It used to be our polling location. Then they consolidated a few locations and now we vote across the street at the Tweed Courthouse. — S on Two ways to get inside 31 Chambers – virtually

Agreed. I'd say those are *additional* problems though to be dealt with, not problems to be dealt with *instead* of these problems. Note that Amazon Prime members get Whole Foods deliveries for free (if more than a certain amount - $35?). Now there will be a $9.95 surcharge added to every such grocery order. Supposedly grocery delivery orders tripled during the pandemic. Even before this $9.95 surcharge, Whole Foods / Amazon should have to pay their way for commercial space to do their packaging and sorting. Now there's an additional fee which will take in additional millions or billions; there's no excuse. — Marcus on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

When I lived in 10007, this was the voting location. Don't know if that's still the case. — Anonymous on Two ways to get inside 31 Chambers – virtually

First world country falls to Fourth world one. Time to start scouting some place new. Long timey New Yorker losing any remaining pride in "what was". Living between the high life of Met Fashion and downtown low life has ended for me. No appeal to either. — sludgehound on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

So the city has had, oh, 200 years to figure out how to manage street vendors and hasn't yet arrived at the answer - one that is clear, enforced evenly, and effective. We all want to "just make a living" but are constrained by law from pursuing a variety of occupations. If that's the basis for public policy, let's go all the way and toss the idea of business licenses, occupancy permits, fire exits, payroll taxes and everything else. Do the vendors comply with mandatory sick leave policies and family leave obligations? Blocks of empty, desolate storefronts, resurging graffiti, three quarter empty sidewalks, vacant offices, a collapsing tax base, and politicians arguing that "giving more stuff away for 'free' " doesn't seem to bode well for the next ten or more years. Although I'm just guessing here. — Bill on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

About 3.5 years ago I was able to enter to get to the archives facility that gave public access (via microfiche) to the tax photos on the first floor, so hopefully the restrictions now are Covid related and will be released some day. It is an amazing, awe inspiring space. — N on Two ways to get inside 31 Chambers – virtually

This is such a nuisance. I would just add that it is creating a safety hazard and that people with disabilities are not able to pass through the area. There has to be some solution here. — FidiGuy on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Not long after Odeon opened my (now) wife went there and opined "This place will never make it" !!!!!! — Bob on In the News: Gyms opening new locations

Scott and I attended the same High School, Paul D, Schreiber. We not in the same classes so I sadly never got to know him. Years later I met him at Randalls Island Golf center., where I was teaching golf at the time. After Scott hit his bucket we spoke about the last 15 years, I remember someone telling me that Scott was acting in Los Angeles and for whatever reason he decided to move to New York.He said he was looking for acting work and had a part in an off broadway play , I can't remember ithe name of it. I did attend and enjoyed it very much ! I had heard that he was a photographer and artist and recently saw his work on line, beautiful imagination I wished I had known about his talent at that time. We also saw one another at our class reunions , danced a bit and talked, it was always nice to see him there..He made his appearance and left shortly thereafter. — DANA MCBEE on Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69

And the Tower Cafeteria was great too…. — Doxie on In the News: Gyms opening new locations

While I agree with most of the feedback posted here I don’t think we can have a conversation about the appropriate use of public sidewalks without including how Whole Foods, Amazon and Fresh Direct have taken over streets in our neighborhood. Warren between West and Greenwich, W. Broadway just north of NYLaw are just 2 examples of where multi-billion $& public companies use public spaces for private purposes with seemingly no compensation to the neighborhood or city. — Ben on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

This third world bazaar sells knock-offs of trademarked brands, ripping off intellectual property and undercutting prices in stores that pay taxes, payrolls, licensing fees. The city has become a increasingly lawless place under DeBlasio. Looking forward to seeing Adams restore some sense of order. So far, he is talking a good game. — Jon on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

De Bl*ASS*io and friends continuing onwards with their campaign to strip every possible reason people may have for living here in NYC... Fortunately he too is running out of time. Cannot wait to see him leave office — Rohin on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Agreed with Larry. Quality of life has gone downtime after Bloomberg left office. I think it will be even worse when the Congestion Pricing becomes effective in 2023. Downtown neighborhoods will be hurt real bad. We will be charged when vehicles enter and for every day when car remains in the zone. Currently, there is only exemptions for residents making less than $60k/year. It's basically a tax on car ownership. It will affect us even if we don't have a car, all the deliveries and prices of goods in our neighborhood will go up. Submit a comment with MTA here: https://mta-nyc.custhelp.com/app/cbd_tolling — TribecaMom on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

New York City will face multi-billion dollar budget deficits in the coming years. The current crop of politicians will be retiring soon with their hefty pensions and generous healthcare coverage. These politicians choose to ignore reality and are consciously allowing both the tax base and the quality of life to deteriorate dramatically. The political class has little or no sympathy for the residents and storekeepers in our area. The increasing tax burden will fall on the current residents and the businesses that are able to survive. — Larry on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Apparently the city believes the answer is to do nothing. For years I have watched several police officer patrolling the area and directing traffic daily right in front of these vendors without even turning their heads. — Randy on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Absolutely love what the Hudson Square BID is doing. Great plan and presentation. Hopefully they can get that bridge installed! — Person on Seen & Heard: Cooking lessons downtown

Walked through it Saturday. It’s overwhelming. Don’t know the best answer for all. — j. on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Y'all know that many of the stores, or parking lots, etc, get a cut of the street vend, right? — j frank p on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

James, agree. Funny how residents can see the irony but elected officials who are supposed to protect those residents refuse too. — S on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

This is silly. These people are hawking counterfeit merchandise. It is in no way comparable to legal commerce on the streets. The police never did much enforcement anyhow and the City Council paid it all lip service. — James on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

Mayor and city council are basically saying they are ok with this, this form of street vending should be illegal and cleaned up, it hurts the tax paying small businesses, they sell stolen goods, vendors harass people walking by even if you can walk by. When did this city become this tolerant to this, open drug use, homeless roaming the streets and attacking people? oh I know about 8 years ago when we elected a no show mayor. — S on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

If they can’t ask for ID, how can they prove continued activity? — N on Illegal vendors on Broadway have multiplied

When Warren Street was rebuilt a few years ago, the rat problem reached epic proportions. I have videos of rats chewing right through Mint-X bags. I have videos of rats crawling up the sides of metal bins, and making their way in through loose fitting tops. The EPA refused to let us put down any serious poison. I then suggested finding all the burrows and nests, and dropping dry ice into every open crevice. Dry ice is not poisonous, and dissipates within hours. However, since it is heavier than air, it displaces all the air in the burrows, and the rats simply die from lack of oxygen. — Robert Berger on Seen & Heard: Congestion Pricing meeting tonight

we had so many rats it was getting out of hand. so we finally hired a company called Rat Trap Inc to place traps around our place. It is reasonably priced and its environmentally friendly - rats get trapped in a liquid solution and then the dead rats get collected by the company. if you want to know more let me know. here is link to the firm - https://rattrapinc.com — demetri on Seen & Heard: Congestion Pricing meeting tonight