Great story. — j. on 14-year-old displays paintings of Black icons at 200 Hudson

I love Balloon Saloon. The balloons outside on the street corner bring me such joy. I even took a photo of them the night of January 21 as they looked so gorgeous. This store is a gem. I can't imagine it not being here. There is nothing compared to a local store like this. It is one of a kind and can't go anywhere. — j. on Local Business Update: Balloon Saloon

A much-deserved spotlight on Fernandez. He is so professional and kind, and I am always pleased with his work. Congrats! — David on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

How Wonderful!!! — Elenor on Pearl River Mart will reopen in Soho

There is still an open DOT case from the summer of 2020. If you put in the case number below, you can follow it. https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/contact/contact-form-map.shtml Case Number DOT-465549-Y1X4 General Topic Pedestrian Plaza Programs Issue Other Status Active Resolution "Click here to Follow this Case and be notified when it is resolved." — james on Progress at 100 Franklin reveals art in bricks

Kudos to Justine Tappert for these great shots! — Rosalie Acinapura on The neighborhood, as seen through the Blizzard of ’21

Thrilled to see my photo essay published along side the wonderful article about Mr.Fernandez. He is indeed a great part of the fabric of the Tribeca community that we all support. I very much appreciate all of the lovely comments! Gracias! — Giovanna Rosselli on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

Excellent shoemaker. Always resole my shoes and replace heels here. Even red soles for Louboutin shoes make them look brand new. — Jill on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

The 'new and revamped', Tribeca Kitchen, great new decor and updated menu is well worth a re-visit. It makes a great counter-point to Gee Whiz. Hope they are both very successful. — Bob on 60 Reasons to be excited about the future

Beautiful! Segundo is the best! A class act. Has made miracles happen with my goods. He is one of the many local businesses I pray will make it through this with our support. — Jennifer on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

I too would like an update. The developers promised to take care of this square and as we all suspected, appear to have shirked on that part of the deal. — Broadway Mamma on Progress at 100 Franklin reveals art in bricks

Happy to be the one to bring them back to Soho — Paul Popkin on Pearl River Mart will reopen in Soho

Well done video! You should do a 2nd episode . So many old buildings on TriBeCa. And of course the coolest little street ,Staple St. — Charlie L on Tour the neighborhood from the comfort of your couch

Hi Ajax, Greetings from California! The German girl with fat ankles — Erika Waterman on Catching Up With: Adger Cowans

Great article! I’m glad The Odeon still thrives, most of those from the 70’s and 80’s are gone. Like Market Diner, Teddy’s, Hamburger Harry’s, How’s Bayou, Tommy Tangs, Delphi, Riverrun, Bouley, so many. Again, great article of history and nostalgia .Viva L’Odeon — Charlie L on Catching Up With: Joan Pantzer

Such pleasant surprise to have some good news. Still said that they will leave Tribeca, but very glad the store will survive and hopefully thrive. And it will still be nearby. Best of luck and success for the store in the new location! We look forward to visiting it. — Marcus on Pearl River Mart will reopen in Soho

Wonderful news. Beautiful lanterns lighting up. — j. on Pearl River Mart will reopen in Soho

Any update on the plaza? — JWM on Progress at 100 Franklin reveals art in bricks

Yay Michael! Will add this detail from the dedication in a post next week, plus some cool vid of David Crosby playing a Martin Dreadnought. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

200 Hudson Street. A bronze plaque marks the site of the original Martin guitar company. It started as a 3 story wooden building at 196 Hudson in 1833. https://www.tribecanative.org/famed-guitarmakers-descendent-dedicates-plaque-where-shop-once-stood/ — Michael S on Where in Tribeca?

Inspired photos of a neighborhood icon! — Ninan Chacko on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

Charles most likely lives in a Rent Control Loft for peanuts that’s why He thinks everything is ok. — Henry on In the News: The Roxy and Soho Grand owner is tossing in towel

A. Eloquently said, agree on your points about systemic racism playing a major role. My issue is that violent crime should not get the luxury of referencing that. Insane homelessness is another issue that the mayor has sadly thrown in the towel. No excuse not to use Kendra's law to get them help and off the streets. It also seems that black on black crime is a taboo discussion, where is the rightful outrage there from so called leaders of color. All these issues affect everyone. I too am a first generation son of an immigrant, We (family of 4) lived in a small one bedroom, dad held 2 jobs so I could get an education. I worked while attending University, took and PAID student loans and commuted 3 hours a day on subway on class days. We all have hills to climb, sometimes you just have to strap on the gear and start climbing! — S on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

Sorry that I can’t distill 40 years of professional expertise in interdisciplinary urban poverty programming and policy analysis into a sound bite - I’m not a politician. Anyone who has been paying attention knows that systemic - and more recently, overt - racism plays an enormous role in the criminal justice system, housing, education and employment. It has a lot to do why this second generation child of immigrants lives in Tribeca and why people of color whose ancestors were brought here hundreds of years ago are disproportionately incarcerated. None of these are easy problems to solve - look at how they play out in other cities across the country - and across the Western world. While I have nothing good to say about the City’s leadership, or, more accurately, lack thereof - I under-voted in both elections - I doubt that even a strong leader would be able to solve these problems - show me a place that has. That being said, when I see a pattern of hysteria - anyone remember the attempt to move the Summons Court 2 blocks west on Thomas Street - the cries about the children! The virginal mothers! should be able to perceive a discomfiting pattern. Unless they’re not paying attention. Or they agree. — A on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

To Sharon Hershkowitz, Balloon Salon! I applaud you!! I have been and still am a loyal costumer of your store since my kids were little, they are now in their twenties. Every Holiday or birthday or just for the fun of it I come in and purchase in your store. Sometimes I just look around at your beautiful store filled with unique toys from back in the day and present. Your balloons are just beautiful ! You and your staff also are very kind. I have to say your 100 percent on supporting mom and pop stores. Also, your on point about The high crime, defunding etc..in this city. This isn't all about covid. I do not have another place to run to down here lol. Lets pray our neighborhood and the rest of the city comes back. We do need new people for our community not criminals in office. We been through it all. Hopefully we get through this too! — Native on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost