Amy G, i agree with you!! Where is Chris Marte? Why isn't this blasted on every news station? This Mayor did state in his campaign that “rich, white neighborhoods” (his words) were over served and under taxed. This is a grade school, they really going to allow him to go over a judge ruling and place this shelter attached to it! No words. We are doomed with him in office. — downtown neighbor on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

The derogatory phrase used, probably inappropriately, to describe your sentiment is "pearl-clutching". Those who esteem the sort of "shock above all" communication their commercial site employs get a chuckle out of that. (The site also features a brooch with a picture of Roman Polanski. Aren't we naughty?) Believe me, they don't expend a lot of mental energy on this stuff, and neither should you. It's more easily purged by indifference. — mulciber on New tenant for Taylor’s building

While I agree there may be better places, it does seem the judge's order blocking the shelter in August 2025 was until "further documentation" was submitted. The new administration seems to have submitted documentation as per the court order, so that's why it is now able to move forward. Another lovely downtown publication has some more on this topic: https://www.ebroadsheet.com/we-were-blindsided/ — Amy G. on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

Wow, straight to the blatant racism. Well done. — Cd on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

Is the Social Democratic First Muslim mayor already showing his lack of judgement or ability to handle any real life crisis? — R. on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

Here’s a thought… STOP with the low barrier shelter and the story wouldn’t you rather have them in the shelter than in the street because where do you think they are hanging out all day. How about shelter have rules and people need to contribute - like clean the place. My second thought - find a place not next to a school. There are tons of other places. — Bernice on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

And I know for a fact, this guy knows his coffees!!!!! :) — Amy S on New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

I was curious about the new shop's name, but after visiting their website, I was deeply disturbed. The site features graphic imagery, including videos of a man pointing a gun at a woman. It feels incredibly out of touch and inappropriate for a clothing brand to use such violent marketing. Given our current social climate, seeing this kind of imagery move into our neighborhood is genuinely upsetting. — Cristina Brandi on New tenant for Taylor’s building

The coffee is excellent. The renovation IS beautiful, albeit not entirely "cafe comfy". But the chairs by the window are luxurious and offer great cityscape views while you enjoy a Guji espresso. Tribeca wins. Thumbs up. — KC on New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

Coffee is outstanding the Waffles and Eggs mediocre. wouldnt get breakfast but would deffo treat myself to a nice flat white. cheers — Cofefe lover on New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

This is an appalling slap in the face to the local community that worked with local leaders, engaged the judicial system and halted this process. To place these severely disturbed individuals next to an elementary school is going out of the way to invite problems. The Mandami admins disregard for the community in an obvious effort to save face on its disastrous homeless policies that resulted in 17 deaths in two weeks is just a taste of what’s to come. He clearly stated in his campaign that “rich, white neighborhoods” (his words) were over served and under taxed. The Seaport district voted for this. You reap what you sow. — Tribeca Sanity Association on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

when is this location going to stop being used as a migrant shelter? they literally - still ! - across street from it's entrance use scaffolding of that whole block to chain up not only their bikes (on both sides of the sidewalk so people can only walk through single file in 1 direction) but also card tables (they seem to use for an open air bodega and day care center), grills, huge water cooler jugs. Once I heard someone who seemed to also be a migrant but like their 'rep' telling the people living there and pointing out the bikes, tables, water judgs and BBQs locked to teh scaffolding. — FS on Radisson at 52 William to be used by the city for a migrant shelter

Gerry do you remember the last of the coffee roasters and warehouses? And that great restaurant How’s Bayou? It was so great to be down there back in the day. There was a little Italian place opposite where Citigroup is now and the building hadn’t been built yet and there was a big pit filled with water. It was like another world! — John Gallagher on New tenant for Taylor’s building

Yes, the lemon pepper proved to be quite tasty on both pita crackers and Wasa crisp bread. So much so that the 8 oz, which had seemed like a giant portion only a few days ago is now gone (and there are only 2 of us). — Nicole Vianna on New Kid on the Block: PopUp Bagels

As expected (and from previous experience with their original locations in Williamsburg and West Village, both of which became Partners Coffee), the coffee is terrific. This is a real third wave coffee bar with meticulous technique (they weigh the beans to a precise amount when making espresso and pour overs, for instance) and baristas that seem well trained. From a taste perspective, the espresso I tried on the day it opened ran circles around anything available nearby (Laughing Man, Jack's, Meadow Lane, all of which are extremely mediocre). Welcome to the neighborhood, Toby! — Barry Wacksman on New Kid on the Block: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

How Tribeca has changed I started my career fresh out of college in 1983 I recall mostly factories butter & egg which are now highly desirable lofts Montrachet opened shortly thereafter there started the rein of Drew's empire Tribeca Grill Nobu Tri bakery Zeppole I miss Frank Crispos pork braicole Success came early for me at Citigroup Glad I kept my loft on Thomas Street I will be returning in the fall having spent the last 35 years in CT raising the family Looking forward to my return & curious if the people I knew are still around the best to everyone. — Gerry Post on New tenant for Taylor’s building

Harry Macklowe you may recall demolished a building on west 45th in the middle of the night after he couldn't get the necessary permits. This is a DEVELOPER?? — david turecamo on Commercial building at Reade and Broadway acquired by developer

I realize this is not about scaffolding - but something just as or even more annoying. The folks that own the building at 182 Franklin Street were the only ones who did not take care to shovel or salt their sidewalk. I’m talking specifically about the two blocks of Franklin St - North and South between Varick and Greenwich Streets. It was a sheet of ice. One had to walk very gingerly around and onto the grated part of the “ sidewalk” which was also slippery. I understand this is a single family home recently purchased in the amount in the $14- $15 million range. So even if they were not there - they certainly could have had it taken care of. And yes. I did call 311. Oh well. Shame on them. — Darla Dare on Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin

I live in the immediate area and do not have a child attending fhe adjacent school. But how can the city proceed with this shelter since the judge blocked it Is this just an emergency situation due to the extreme weather. Or is this now going to be an additional shelter in the area, albeit not a “safe haven .” — Nicole Piccirillo on The city will open the shelter next to Peck Slip School

The truck is parked by a fire hydrant.... — Lia on Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French

I looooove Honeybrains. A great addition to the neighborhood! I chatted with the staff, and they haven't seen a lot of business since opening. Hoping it sticks around... — tbcagirl on New Kid on the Block: Honeybrains

There’s a big sign for Alo in Ferragamo space. Don’t know if this is old news but Madewell Men’s is coming to the Club Monaco space. I go through there reasonably often and rarely see anyone in the luxury stores. I suspect it will become more the same old same old. What I don’t get is why they are opening there and not in Westfield, where there are s-o-o-o-o many empty stores and much more foot traffic. — HudsonRiver on Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker

Looks like Ferragamo also closes, but Alo opening in its place. — Matt on Seen & Heard: Former Downtowner Julie Menin is now City Council speaker

Today the Auntie Anne's truck morphed into a Cinnabon one! — N on Seen & Heard: Playgarden now has immersive French

DOB records aside, the most recent photo on Google Streetview of 139 Franklin Street without a sidewalk shed is from April 2009. — James Bogardus on Conversion plans are set for Sofia Brothers warehouse on Franklin