Beautiful and powerful tribute. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. — j. on Local child and family expert Di Ana Pisarri dies at 47

I completely agree JB. This is a rush job because the governor wants a photo op against the Hudson on Labor Day. BPC is where he can get a monument approved quickly because the area is controlled by the state. Maybe this is a part of his re-election campaign. — Ibtesam on In the News: The monument gets attention across the pond

According to the NY SHPO Cultural Resource Information System (https://cris.parks.ny.gov/) Battery Park appears to be not eligible. See USN 06101.008180 — james on In the News: The monument gets attention across the pond

Which will mean lots more traffic on Jay Street, which has bike lanes on both sides of it to and from Manhattan Bridge... Great video find! — Robert Ripps on Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is coming along

It's probably not my place to say anything, because I don't have an artistic bone in my body...but this memorial feels really unimaginative and low effort. Two flag poles, some benches, and an eternal flame powered by what? propane? seems a little tone deaf in 2021 especially considering that the original plan was to tear up grass and knock down trees for it. At least they threw in some maples. It truly feels like no thought was put into any aspect of this memorial. Why can't they start from scratch and take the time to create something truly thoughtful and that adds value to whatever space it ends up in? The Irish Hunger Memorial is a prime example of that. It's unique, beautiful, and thought-evoking. I guess it's more important to make some generic monument to meet their arbitrary deadline so that they can slap their names onto something than to actually commemorate the essential workers in a meaningful way. This is NYC, tap into the abundance of talent. — JB on In the News: The monument gets attention across the pond

Governor George E. Pataki and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in 2006 opened the West Street Promenade. Dedicated and Named for George Pataki 53rd governor of New York (1995–2006). I believe it is a co-manage with the DOT/City . — Barbara Ireland on Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument

With a midnight closing on weekends (and I assume weekdays too??), and very few places for the crowd to go after closing, I'm really wondering why they chose the neighborhood. My condolences to those who live on Thomas Street! — Anon on Buddha Bar looks to be (finally) on its way

. . . and the volleyball court is next to the Police Memorial so hopefully the police won’t be happy . . . — Hudson River on In the News: The monument gets attention across the pond

I’m not sure what they mean by “Eastern Boundary walkway” but if it’s the walkway along Little West Street that long-timers know as Patakistan (because it was foisted on us by former Governor Pataki and it’s deserted most of the time)—does anyone know why that was removed from consideration? — Hudson River on Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument

I'll add that to the post, but you will still be able to make that left onto Chambers; there will just be a timed left turn to allow the bike to go north on Centre. — Tribeca Citizen on Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is coming along

James, you just made me snort my Earl Grey. — Tribeca Citizen on Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument

A lot of time has passed since this event on the #14. The cost to all parties was very high and we all grew from it. NYC came out on top in the end, being one of the safest systems in the world. — Mark J. Simeone on The Chambers Street connection to Bernhard Goetz

The Oblong of Heroes doesn't have the same ring. — James on Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument

The Bible-thumping church, Chris, that used to be there would really date you and make you long again for the neighborhood disturbance that was only a bit of hymn singing on Sunday mornings. I sympathize with nearby neighbors who will now once again have to deal with drunken sidewalk loudness and the endless honking of horns on narrow Thomas St. Those who say "oh great!" do not live in the environs. If they did they would sing a different tune. — George Bacon on Buddha Bar looks to be (finally) on its way

Happy library is re-opening. Tried to stop by this morning but the hours are only from 11am-5pm Monday - Sat. Hopefully they will resume regular hours soon. — TribecaMom on New Amsterdam Library opens tomorrow

What's the traffic pattern on the Manhattan side? I always stay in that inner lane to make the left onto Chambers. — N on Brooklyn Bridge bike lane is coming along

I don't think any real estate professionals should be allowed on the board. It is near impossible for any of them to be impartial. The nitpick in regards to small buildings vs. the treatment the large developers get is dauntingly unfair. They are wholly compromised. — TG on Community Board 1 agendas for July

Attempts to develop South Street Seaport have been a series of misguided failures over the last three decades. First they tried the theme park approach by replicating the success of waterfront tourist malls in other cities ( i.e. Baltimore, Boston ) filled with resort souvenir shops. Then the chain stores arrived followed by various lowbrow- middlebrow bars and restaurants. Sadly since the fish market finally departed SSS had lost its vestige of authenticity. Even the Peking has retired! Now it’s nothing more than a real estate brand waiting to be exploited to the fullest. Pretty soon it will mirror the glistening glassy towers across the river, finally we are catching up with Brooklyn! — R. on Neighbors organizing (and suing) to fight 250 Water plans

Keep in mind that this is a state commitment and plan and would only be able to be placed on state property. — Tribeca Citizen on Battery Park City now has a neighborhood association

Why would South Cove be considered? There is already a small and subtle 9/11 Memorial there. — Dellin Betansaze on Two sites in BPC now being considered for the monument

Residents on Thomas St & Duane St are not looking forward to this opening. Their last location in the Meatpacking area had constant complaints from residents regarding noise, crowds etc. This club is too big to be located on one of the narrowest streets in Tribeca. — Native New Yorker on Seen & Heard: Buddha Bar opens July 13

Where can we make suggestions for the new location? Collect Pond Park is between Lafayette, Centre and Leonard, and is basically an abandoned park with some benches and an empty water feature. It would be wonderful to see some life brought into it. — Broadway Mamma on Battery Park City now has a neighborhood association

Fascinating look back. — PATRICK Valentino on The Chambers Street connection to Bernhard Goetz

Wow those were some of the best newscasters. I always fancied bill buetle. By the way loved how society new Bernard was right in his actions. Not this criminals have rights BS — Sandra on The Chambers Street connection to Bernhard Goetz

I am wondering why the addresses for 4 World Financial Center and 3 World Financial Center have not been changed to their new addresses (250 and 200 Vesey Street) since the center’s name was changed to Brookfield Place. And more importantly, why are they listed under Financial District area rather than Battery Park City, which is where they reside. Could you find out? — Fran on Community Board 1 agendas for July