thanks for this follow-up... it is a good reminder that there is a person on the other end of every post with a story and a family (this one sad) and that most people have good intentions. I applaud Lorenzo for reaching out to have a dialogue and to share his side of the story. while I still dont "love" the idea of Blood Manor in the neighborhood, I do love the idea of someone like Lorenzo as a neighbor. my condolences to him and his family.... — urban cowgirl on Examining the crowds and the screams at Blood Manor

Also, citibike has expanded quite a bit since the same time last year so more rides now can be at least partially attributed to that. Citibike is now expanded to the Bronx as far north as the Cross Bronx and east to about the Bronx River. All of that was non existent last year. — Wave55 on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

You actually can't walk between Citi Bikes unless one is not in the dock. — Tribeca Citizen on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

Patron caters to drug dealers and rappers. Let’s keep it 100 here and call it what it is. Typical snowflakes on here being the PC police when there was 0 violence before the store existed. SMH — Rick on Four shots fired on Franklin Street

Thanks for the thorough review, and sorry to hear of the heartbreaking loss. Would be very curious how the environment changes as the night wears on, as opposed to preopen with an expected guest/critic. also the math doesnt add up "The occupancy in non-covid times is 275, but for now they are keeping it to 90" 90 x 4=360, so this would be closer to 1/3 capacity. — nyc on Examining the crowds and the screams at Blood Manor

this is bull. I was here for 911. There no reason to turn into a personal parking lot. — Mark on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

Furthermore, it's not like the bikes represent some sort of impenetrable wall. There's plenty of room to walk between them. I'm not sure why the exact same complaint shouldn't be levied against the cars on the reverse side of the street. This feels like a knee-jerk NIMBY complaint to anything "new". — John on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

Sorry, still can't get over that the main complain here is that someone now has to walk to the corner to cross the street. Just amazing stuff. This is why it's hard to do anything, even things that make sense for the public good, in this city. — DB on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

Guys, this is good news. Especially now, we need alternative modes of transportation as folks are tentative to go back to the subway (although the data shows it's relatively safe if everyone is masked up). And what are we losing here? A few parking spaces for private vehicles and a complaint that it makes it hard to jaywalk? If you want any semblance of life pre-COVID, you need to have these options for people to get to and from places. I'll also say as a Citibike use and Tribeca resident, it's extremely hard these days to find an open dock. This usually means that people are using the bikes to get downtown in the morning, and then only at night do the docks open back up for the return commute. So the more docks the better! — DB on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

Are you guys that bored or that dense? This article is so opinionated. I’ve been living here since 2005 and seen so many changes in such short time. Why would the police need to establish a private parking lot when the city (through their collective bargaining) grants street parking with their placard? (Teachers get this too) You guys must not live here and seen the destruction that took place over the summer. There is a police precinct inside the subway station in this intersection. Marked and unmarked police cars are parked here. Maybe if these peaceful protesters stop vandalizing their cars, jumping on their cars, graffitiing their cars, they may not have to cordon this area off. Maybe if these groups stop storming into police precincts in an attempt to take it over, we wouldn’t see much of these closed areas. We as a society did this. I don’t blame the police dept for protecting their assets that are paid for the law abiding tax payers. I believe it’s still closed off because it’s going to get crazier by November because of people that can’t behave. Time to move out. — Kevin C on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

The DOT street sign already states it is designated Police parking. Seems resonable seeing all these protesters damaging property and vehicle. An Nypd vehicle crashed this week after having their brake lines cut. — Ace on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

Imagine having rampant homelessness, businesses leaving by the day due to there being no future in NYC, residents moving out by the thousands and a City’s future in question and your worried about a minor side road being closed temporarily and parking? Maybe tell your buddies to stop messing with police cars and they’ll open back up your precious side block. — Concerned Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

Heather: I'm just saying you might want to start planning those away day trips against Kingston Stockade and Greater Lowell Rough Diamonds in the NPSL in two years because I don't see how a professional club is going to be able to keep its head above water without a stadium and with no ticket revenue coming in. Unless it's a tax dodge. — NYSoccerGuy on Soccer Made in Tribeca: New Amsterdam FC

These CitiBike numbers need to be taken within the context that the city has emptied out quite a bit (fewer residents around to ride), commuting to offices is limited (less of a need to ride anywhere), and tourism is non-existent (fewer visitors around to ride). To be neck and neck or slightly up against last year's figures despite those factors dragging down usage implies an offsetting increase in usage from the locals who've remained. As the city continues to return, these new bikes will get used, especially if people continue to avoid the subway if possible. It's smart that Citibike continues to plan for a more bike-friendly future. Side note--that Laight Street rack is awesome. There's also a new rack (I think it's new) by Citi's HQ on Greenwich & Hubert across from Wolfgang's. — person on Citi Bike is expanding in all sorts of directions

I agree with you NIMBY PIMBY. This shouldn't just be a liberal progressive approach. This should be a human being approach. We have thousands of empty units throughout the city as a result of gross overbuilding. And 2 1/2 mayors who did very little to help with the homeless. Rudy bused them upstate for the night at great expense. Mike who can be a very generous person was almost MIA when dealing with the homeless and finally Bill who will end up getting no credit for the units being built right now because he will no longer be mayor. Don't love the guy but those units will help. Same thing happened to David who was the mayor who funded training/hiring of the 6000 new NYPD officers and budgeted for the greening of our city parks but was gone before we saw the effects. The homeless should be housed in all five boroughs not just the ones where you complainers don't live. The world is melting and I refuse to demonize a group of people down on their luck. I suggest reading up on the Vancouver Canada study of what happened when the government gave homeless citizens $7500. These recipients where not struggling with mental illness or addiction when requires another approach entirely. But the results were heartening and reflected how very resilient many of these people are. This NY'er applauds this decision. Welcome to the neighborhood and I wish you get the guidance, training and attention you need. — TG on Men will move to homeless shelter at Radisson

My observation a couple of weeks ago now makes sense! Walking my pooch one morning I noticed a large group of gorgeous athletic men practicing on the BPC fields and thought they looked too professional to be a bunch of bankers having a quick lunch break game. Ah, well good. Nice to know. Welcome. — TG on Soccer Made in Tribeca: New Amsterdam FC

Ive worked on homeless issues for a decade in SF, though I am back home in NYC now. The problem in SF is far worse from a street conditions standpoint. We need to see empty hotels converted to homeless shelters and supportive housing. Its not that homeless are in your hood, its how the services and housing/ shelter is managed. This is not an easy issue. Would you rather some guy set up a growing encampment on Harrison and Hudson or live in a hotel where at least there is a shot at some level of success. — PATRICK Valentino on Men will move to homeless shelter at Radisson

I submitted a 311 complaint here https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03325 Not sure if there are other places to do so. I bet tweeting that photo to Gov Cuomo will get action. Im sure he would love to show up dB :) — PATRICK Valentino on Blood Manor draws big, often maskless, crowds

Most of you need to get a life! In midst of Covid & more, you're worried about parking spaces, trees and either you weren't here on 9/11 or have a very convenient memor. Altho most running upstairs were firemen, it certainly applies to police too. The villains are not the vast majority of NYPD. Every barrel has a few bad apples. As for NYPDo Nothings: do you think that it's gift of the gods that 1st Precinct has 'the lowest crime rate in the city'? Do you think that 1st Precinct has control over the other precincts' ploicies & actions? Maybe you think that your sh*t doesn't stink either? This is inconvenient, but not life & death: THAT'S COVID! Get a grip on what's worth complaining about (see: BLOOD MANOR). — Ben on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

Does anyone have any idea when they train/play on the fields? ie at a set time every week? — SoccerFam on Soccer Made in Tribeca: New Amsterdam FC

The court date for Upper West and FIDI is 11/16. If we don't get this group we are getting another group we know nothing about. These people just aren't homeless, They are people who have serious mental illness and drug abuse some even sex offenders. Blame your corrupt Mayor who is making sneaky deals with hotels all over this city with little regard for the communities.. We have enough homeless housed in FIDI. These men uptown have vandalized the property of the lawyer representing the Upper Westside. Some are even criminals. No i don't want them living downtown and terrorizing the community and our families. They have uptown. — New York on Men will move to homeless shelter at Radisson

Exactly! They forget it all! Wait until they really need them. We are all seeing the change since they defunded them! — Robin on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?

there are indeed plenty of homeless downtown. but this rapid move reeks more of secret cronyism business deals to put cash in the pockets of the property owner rather than a well thought out plan by the city for both the well being of the homeless and locals. — nyc on Men will move to homeless shelter at Radisson

Easy to be liberal until the problem arrives in our back yard. We need to get past fear and complaint and think about positive solutions -- ways to make life better for people without homes. Classes, jobs (maintaining the shelter, e.g.) daycare clinics there could be structured activities and educational and cultural opportunities -- a board of directors formed that includes members from the shelters -- fundraising etc a way to make people living in the shelters invested in their Radisson community or wherever the shelter is... — Martha on Men will move to homeless shelter at Radisson

all of you haters need to chill out. how about you try to do their jobs. my guess is that you lack the courage and grit to do so. let's not forget - when 9-11 happened, their brothers and sisters were running up the stairs trying save people. some people have confused heroes and villains... — Batman on Nosy Neighbor: Why does the NYPD have West Broadway closed?