Loss. So much of it. Grateful for your writing as it truly helps keep the spirit alive in the community. I know it does for me. — j. on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

I am responding to A2 and S. A2, you are correct, none of them are out to "prosecute criminals". How can we ever go back to a city that is safe again? I have no idea why the community doesn't come before criminals. A Non jail alternative for sex offenders, people that assault others is just Unbelievable. The media hides it all. Just add the Citizen App to your phone. Horrible what is going on. S, I totally agree, I am the fourth generation living in lower Manhattan and I have been here in Tribeca since late 80s. I am not rich. My family had nothing when they came to this country and this city. We lived in tenement apartments. Why must there be a color to poverty? There are rich, middle income and poor people. What does Woke rich white have to do with crime? I just don't get it. I don't know why this is right. Also, crime in our city has to do with our political leaders. Our city right now is being run down to the ground no matter with political group they are from. We need to get rid of this no bail policy, and clean up our streets. We the Native New Yorkers lived through it all. We are the only ones who can stand through this horrible time. — Native on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

Tom D's knowledge of all areas of NYC is incredible. The history, the architecture and the human stories are all here. Check out his other videos! — Tom on Tour the neighborhood from the comfort of your couch

have been bringing our shoes to Fernandez forever. always pleasant, always does a great job, always on time. He does a great job. — Vale on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

This list makes me sad and is way too painful to read. Hoping whoever is left can hang on until summer. I rarely see anyone shopping. Hoping the new indoor dining can bring a boost to the restaurants. — Vale on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

I've always been a bit skeptical about the C21 closing regardless of what they claim about insurance etc, because the Gindi family had and continues to have so many assets. In my opinion, the pandemic may have presented the perfect platform for them to file for bankruptcy, they got out of not paying their vendors and then were allowed to repurchase the Century 21 brand at rock bottom prices and move on with their Worldwide expansion agenda without having to deal with their local brick and mortars. This happens all the time with retail and the vendors/designers don't get paid and always get screwed. .... I may be wrong, but that's my hunch. Here's an article on Century21. https://mr-mag.com/century-21-stores-to-make-a-comeback/ — Vale on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

have been using him for years; excellent work! — urban cowgirl on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

CENTURY 21 coming back. Will announce new locations! Things are looking up. — karen on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

A. Ah, the race card, the card that Trumps all others (pun intended) Why is it hysteria to demand leadership resolve quality of life issues for all living in the city? Homicides ,shootings, Robberies,Homeless, mentally ill roaming the streets, some shoving innocent people under trains is definitely ok in your woke version of NYC. I too was born and raised in NYC and lived through the 60's 70's and 80's, and I have no desire to move to a red State or any other. Why do we point to such a low bar as a reference, that is a cop out ( pun not intended). Please share your knowledge on crime, homeless, employment etc: Maybe you can lessen some of the hysteria. — S on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

Felicitaciones Giovanna, gran trabajo, buenísimas fotos!!! — Maria Ortiz on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

Brava Giovanna! Fantastic photo essay! I now know where to get my shoes resoled. — Cathy on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

See also https://digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A89298 — James on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

1914 photo: https://digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A89299 — James on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

1999 photo: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc3bede1-6a17-cebb-e040-e00a18064596 — James on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

Used his services for many, many years. He does an excellent job on everything from boots, shoes, and sandals. — MME on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

Sadly, many on the list would have not made it even if Covid didn't happen. It is very tough to have a successful business in Tribeca. The population is just not dense enough to support many businesses here. I am surprised some of them lasted as long as they did. — dtnycma on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

I’ve lived in Tribeca for more than 40 years and nothing makes me want to move more than the abject racism that blooms whenever anything appears to threaten, in their overheated imaginations, too many neighbors rich little White lives. It’s repulsive. Having grown up in the city and lived through the 60’s, 70’s and 80s, I will tell you that things today bear NO resemblance to that time. I could go on - I actually know a lot about homelessness, crime, employment and all sorts of relevant things - but I know, from prior events in the neighborhood, that there’s just no point trying to get through people’s hysteria. So, please, move back to [insert Red state of choice] that you came from. — A. on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

This retrospective + list, so painful to read, also reminds us how lucky we are to have Pam F and Tribeca Citizen to report and care about our community. Thank you Pam. — Komanoff on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

Fernandez has been fixing my shoes for 15 years, and always does a great job! — Anonymous on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

He is the best shoe repair out there and a great person as well — SLF on Local Business Update: Fernandez Shoe Repair

We live in such a tiny neighborhood... to see it all listed like this in black and white...so many losses... then expand it out - city, state, nationally... just devasting. — f on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

What a devastating loss to our community. I'm happy to report that Vietspot FiDi has been in operation and continues to serve up the best bahn mi around. — Jaime Viñas on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

I’ve lived in Tribeca for over 25 years and seen businesses open and close but not as much as this. Especially some of the bigger stores and stores who have been a fixture in Tribeca. This made me really sad reading this. Any word on what they will do with the century’s location. Such a massive space. Hoping relief comes to our neighborhood and we can celebrate new business soon. — Sandra on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost

Take a look at the article in the WSJ Tuesday about the candidates running for Manhattan DA. Not one of them actually wants to prosecute criminals. One candidate is even proposing a non-jail alternative sentencing for ALL crimes - including rape, armed robbery and MURDER!! So I don’t see things getting better in the future - do you? — A2 on Vague plans approved for restaurant at 181 Duane

Believe a few more places have taken a hit and closed as well: - Rumble Boxing on West St was temporarily closed, but the signature decal has been removed from the door so looks like it’s permanent - Bliss Bowl on Greenwich Street has been shutdown for months, totally dark inside. Believe it’s permanent as well. - Poke Green also on Greenwich has closed permanently. There’s now a “for rent” sign in the window So sad to see so many places close! — WMR89 on Looking Back on 2020: The people and the places we’ve lost