Hmm, is that the sidewalk shed outside of Bubby's on North Moore Street? — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

The park was not closed because of protests until last year’s occupy. I don’t see why they continue to close the park now that they’re long gone. — Janet on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

Just flew into EWR and saw Oasis of the Seas docked at the Bayonne Cruise Port. According to Google, she will be doing 7 day Bahamas r/t cruises starting September 26 out of Bayonne. — N on Seen & Heard: Cruising the Hudson

Noticed the cruise ship parked near the Statue of Liberty this morning. Good to see them starting to come back. — Jon on Seen & Heard: Cruising the Hudson

Western Spirit at 425 Broadway is closing, and they are holding an auction on Monday. There is also an online auction. — TribecaMom on New Kid on the Block: Torch & Crown Brewing Company

Royal Caribbean also is bringing one of their biggest ships https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-york-oasis-cruise-ship-debut/ — Richard on Seen & Heard: Cruising the Hudson

The gas lamps are an expensive frivolous untenable impractical source of light. They should remain off. I agree that more light is needed. There are 14 electric path lights that do not work in City Hall Park including several near the fountain. Hopefully the next mayor will have a more competent DPR commissioner as well as the will to make parks the excellent essential service that we need and used to have. Please contact the Mayor and DPR with your support for Friends of City Hall Park's campaign. — Skip Blumberg on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

Obviously the mayor does not care. His only agenda seems to be to lock us out of many places in nyc! Just add this to his list with all his mandates. It’s a disgrace We pay taxes for the upkeep of these parks. Where does our money go? wake up nyc, sadly, we have lost our freedom. — Joanne on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

Those volunteer gardeners are top notch. I will ask my friend E. about the tree. — Tribeca Citizen on The dread spotted lantern fly has been spotted in the neighborhood

Wow - I saw one yesterday outside of Brookfield Place and had no idea what it was at the time. It was so different looking that I actually stopped and took notice. I just reported it. Good info TC! — Jill on The dread spotted lantern fly has been spotted in the neighborhood

I'll forever miss the art galleries at 10 corso como. I wish they kept that and rented the rest out to someone else. — Bianca Alexis on Wylie Dufresne will take over 10 Corso Como space

This may not be related to the SLF but I am wondering if anyone knows why the tree (forget what kind) that was planted in front of the entrance to PS 234 maybe 17 years ago appears dead. It was planted in memory of Nick Silvestri, a beloved fifth grader who died in a tragic accident, and it flourished every year until now. (A memorial plaque is placed in front of it.). Additionally, the weeping cherry to the left of it also appears dead. I also want to thank the group that maintains these beautiful gardens. — Linda on The dread spotted lantern fly has been spotted in the neighborhood

I saw one on Leonard and W Broadway - it flew right at me! And I saw the red on its wings as it did. Also saw one at the dog run at the pier last weekend. — Jessica on The dread spotted lantern fly has been spotted in the neighborhood

Hey Skip. The lights aren't for spectacle, they're for safety so people can see where they're walking at night since the tiles have been in terrible shape for years and also to look out for anybody looking to cause trouble. I worked across the street from the park in the late 1970s and when I left work at 5, the park was deserted because it was inhabited by drug dealers. This is just another city owned property that the mayor doesn't care about. Sad. — Sherri Rosen on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

Patrick and Fred, TOTALLY Ava, Iris, convenience. One is from Battery, and one is closer to Brookfield. It's about ease and convenience. More is more, and more is better. More public transpo options is GOOD. There are lots of govt giveaways. This is a good one. — Victoria Lynn Harmon on New ferry route will get to Midtown in 17 minutes

I saw one by 4 World Trade Monday and avoided stepping on it - I had no idea what it was! Thanks for sharing. — Kristin on The dread spotted lantern fly has been spotted in the neighborhood

Ive worked from home for 17 years. I can guarantee that no one who wants to run a real company will keep up a work from home policy less some weekly flex time in and out of the office. WFH is untenable in so many respects. I just happen to work for firms that had this set up. Id love to be in an office again and am working on that :). I predict total work from home will be less than 15% going forward. I think it was slightly under 10 percent pre pandemic — Patrick on In the News: More reports on the office worker’s return

I knew the minute I walked into 10 Corso Como, it was seeing its last days. Really nice space, cool concept. Just no reason to ever go in there twice less the gallery space — Patrick on Wylie Dufresne will take over 10 Corso Como space

While there is a ferry from Staten Island, there is a real lack of options for Staten Islanders who work in midtown west. This will help them on what was often a 3 legged trip (bus or SIR to ferry, ferry to Manhattan, subway to Midtown west). — Trina on New ferry route will get to Midtown in 17 minutes

Good question, and I would add that the steps of City Hall should be reopened to the public, as they always were before 9/11. — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

We appreciate your eyewitness report albeit frustrating. Rather than stewing please join Friends of City Hall Park's campaign to make the best possible neighborhood park and all New Yorkers historic city commons, including FCHP's Wednesday Garden Group meeting 9AM at Warren St chess tables. Our excellent relations with NYPD 1st Pct Community Affairs, which is our communication conduit with the City Hall Intelligence Unit that oversees CHP interior including gates, lead to an overcoming of some of the inertia that takes place once the demonstration's dangers are long gone. In addition, the metal barricades have been retreated to an agreed minimal security zone, understandable given all that happened last summer's occupation and the January 6 armed insurrection of the Capitol. The inert gas lamps are one of the most expensive boondoggles, among many in City Hall Park that were installed under Rudy Giuliani's micro-management... the gas lamps are thankfully always off; they are impractical (the flames are blown out by wind then leak gas into the air), expensive (it is cheaper to keep them on 24/7 rather than the labor expense of relighting), and poor modeling (burning non-renewable energy simply for spectacle during climate change's arrival). — Skip Blumberg on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

I have been to Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant on Mott Street many times, and the food there is very good and satisfying (this from a carnivore...). — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Dim sum all around

Let's ask a broader question. Why has the entirety of City Hall Park fallen into such disrepair? The landscape and hardscape are an embarrassment. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?

Tons of police all around Franklin this afternoon. Maybe the Taylor stalker is why. — j. on In the News: Another arrest at Taylor’s house

Yes! I wrote Bill de Blasio's office about it a few years back, after I was approached by a creepy man in the park. They gave me some BS answer. Not only are the gaslights beautiful, but they provide lighting and thereby help make the park a little safer. — Fiona on Nosy Neighbor: Why is City Hall Park continuously barricaded?