I am so sorry to hear about Andrew! Andrew was such a down to earth and sincere person, plus an authentic Tribeca guy. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. — Susan Wires on Andrew Melnick, a Tabak broker who had deep roots in Tribeca, dies at 65

As a dog owner agree with everyone leash rule should apply, it benefits everyone. That's a separate issue. This woman is has been harassing people for years, and not just dog owners. She is clearly ill. Racial slurs, spitting at someone??!!! She should be arrested for a hate crime and I hope her employers see this. This is a woman who has a very important job and is clearly unhinged. — Maxine on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

A flame has gone out in Tribeca. One half of the most wonderful couple has gone to heaven. We will all miss Scott so very much and my heart goes out to dear dear Vivian. Boudreaux will miss his special friend — Georgia Tarnesby and Boudreaux on Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69

Love these photos. — j. on 40th Annual Battery Dance Festival opens August 15

Missed the sunset. Gorgeous. — j. on Seen & Heard: Sunset on the Hudson

I am so moved by the many comments here about my dear friend Scott. I knew how as an actor and a painter. I didn't know much about him as a dog walker. Clearly he brought as much kinds and consideration and affection to that side of him as he did to everything I knew about him. I feel so fortunate as to have been his friend for many years. I love looking at one of his paintings every day. I really miss him. — Ross Rosenberg on Scott Geyer, local artist and dog walker, dies at 69

while the dog leash laws are important and no doubt valid, (for the dogs safety as well), this woman should not be excused at all. I am still in shock that she tried to coax a dog onto the FDR. I cannot imagine the horror of that - Give tickets to those that break leash laws, but give her jail time for hate crimes and aggravated assault. Attacking someone's dog can in certain circumstances be considered attacking a person. No place in our city for this — Patrick on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

Sixth Avenue El, Manhattan, at Chambers Street. View from just west of West Broadway, February 27, 1939. | New York Historical Society | Digital Collections https://digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A14716 Sixth Avenue El, Manhattan, at Chambers Street. View of the remains of station from the 3rd floor of 90 West Broadway, undated [c. 1937-1941]. | New York Historical Society | Digital Collections https://digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A14708 — James on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

1940: http://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/s/nxgl50 1980: http://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/s/69tc19 — James on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

Photos 1939: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47db-a09b-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 1940s: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e2-eefb-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 1999: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc3bede1-6b72-cebb-e040-e00a18064596 1999: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc3bede1-6b8c-cebb-e040-e00a18064596 1999: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc3bede1-6b8e-cebb-e040-e00a18064596 — James on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

It was a Manufacturers Hanover branch, with the shoe store occupying the corner. — S. on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

I think it was the bank before it was a shoe store -- I know my neighbor toured it when it was a bank, to consider making it a restaurant many moons ago... — Tribeca Citizen on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

Don is right about the two-story shoe store, but maybe it was only the northern part of the lot. There was no bank on that side of the street, I think, at least not since a long time ago. Marine Midland (the corporation) was swallowed by HSBC and thus one would guess that it is still there, on the corner of Reade and Hudson and West B. — Robin on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

Clearly she is angry about the people not following the dog laws. It would upset me too. I am all for bending rules when it doesn’t impact others. But when you break rules that others follow for the benefit of all, that bothers me too. But there’s no excuse for how she handled it with her racist language and actions. — Jill on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

"mentioned infractions above " meaning the dogs off leash etc dont merit the response from this woman. She should be in jail — Patrick on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

And the mentioned infractions above merit someone using racist language? and trying to kill someone's dog? I think not. I have had dogs all my life and I agree with the rules. But the person referenced in this article should be arrested for hate crimes and aggravated assault. And likely greater offenses. — Patrick on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

Dog owners need to follow the law. Period. Bicyclists need to follow the law. Period. Drivers need to follow the law. Period. — Frank E. on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

The racism is disgusting and I’m glad the police are investigating. I also agree that people should keep their dogs on leashes, pick up their waste, and not allow their dogs to relieve themselves in places that are not permitted (and lawns that people picnic and kids play, no less). Too bad the woman has to lose the message in her hate and racism… — Janie on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

Is the Smyth on the site of Marine Midland? I have a recollection of a Clark’s shoes store being there in a two story building. — Don on Smyth hotel has reopened at its old location

The racism is completely unwarranted and despicable Like a retro female Archie Bunker However despite the messenger, I do agree that it is important for dog owners to follow the law and keep their dogs on the leash when required - not only for the safety of others but more importantly for the safety of their own pets as well. Lots of loud noises and distractions in NYC and I can only imagine the unnecessary grief that would be caused if a pet was run over simply because it was not on a leash. — Rohin on Citizen dog police harassing neighbors again — with bile

While making it plans for our annual trip to 9-11, I saw that Reade St. had closed. My husband, Kevin, and I are devasted. We would go every year to commemorate the pub that took care of him and his crew while working to restore dial tone to lower Manhattan. Kevin worked in the city for 6 months after the horror that happened right in front of his eyes. The first part of our annual trip started at this bar because we wanted to thank all the first responders that would come in on THE DAY! Bruce cooked burgers and dogs all day for free and buckets were on the bar to collect cash that patrons threw in to pay for all the policemen and firefighters drinks. The workers always harassed my husband that he had a nicer Reade St Pub polo on. He bought it right after 9-11, and everyone who worked there was jealous. I can't believe for the 20th anniversary we won't be at this place. The experience will not be the same. But we will be at O'Hara's for most of the day instead and staying at the world center hotel. We have awesome video from 2 years ago (2020 didn't happen), of hundreds of firemen singing God Bless America right outside or hotel and O'Hara's. If you read this and are planning on being there, we will see you and don't forget to ask to look through the album from 9-11! Thanks again to all the years at Reade St and thanks to all the firemen and policemen for your sacrifices every day. Mary and Kevin Doris — Mary E Doris on Reade Street Pub has closed

london, paris, lima, bogota- most metropolitan cities offer some kind of kiosk with a food/beverage offering in their public spaces; seems civilized. — urban cowgirl on Bogardus Plaza will get a food/beverage kiosk

Duh, right. — Tribeca Citizen on Community Board 1 agendas for August

The Sam Miller posting on 363 Greenwich is on the old Tribeca Tap House next to Benvenuto, which has been vacant for a long time, not American Cut. There’s also a liquor license posting on the old Dig Inn on Greenwich/Laight for “L’Abeille,” but that isn’t listed on the agenda for some reason. — person on Community Board 1 agendas for August

There is a Friends of Finn Square and they are seeking new members. https://tribecacitizen.com/2019/08/21/friends-of-finn-square-making-the-most-of-1-10th-acre/ — Tribeca Citizen on An effort to expand Duane Park is underway