Jean, I agree! — JSMiller on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

Agreed. At some point people have to take accountability for their own life and actions. — Alena on Boy mugged on Lafayette and White

Dianne Talan is one of the most talented and brilliant artist of our time. She will always remind you of what New York is all about. It is always a pleasure with Mrs. Talan and her husband Dean. May she keep on inspiring more artists to do what they love just like her. — Emily on The woman who painted Chambers Street

Thank you for the correction! Email was announcing the closing of Restaurant Marc Forgione and the chicken dinners at the restaurant. We made no mention or announcement of khe-yo closing in the email or our IG post. But our GoFundMe is for employees of all our restaurants so that’s probably where the confusion is. Thank you! — Cassie on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Ok! I was going by what Marc said in his email -- it sounded pretty clear that he was closing all three! — Tribeca Citizen on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

I spent many happy hours weeding in the “old” Bogardus garden. Hal Bromm deserves a lot of credit for taking it from totally bleak to something with a bit of green...I know how hard he worked on that. There were a lot of old time neighbors that worked on it.... Nancy Barber, John Willenbecher, and even Nick Tosches. ( we would down our drinks at Reade St. Pub, and head over there for some gardening). We were part of the original re-designing of the space at first, but it became a bit too corporate for us old-timers. I know and like Victoria Weil, and congratulate her, but miss the feeling that it was “ours”, ramshackle as it might have been. — Jean Holabird on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

I LOVE this story! like a scene from a movie -so heartwarming. Wishing the school and its students a successful future; what a gift for the holiday! so happy to read this... — urban cowgirl on BMCC chosen for a $30 million grant from MacKenzie Scott

Hi, Khe-Yo is NOT closed! Khe-Yo is remaining open for takeout, delivery, etc. — DuaneStreet on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Hi Cassie here, Tribeca-born :-) and I work with Chef Marc. Just want to correct the above post that Khe-Yo is NOT closed. Khe-Yo is OPEN. We have just temporarily closed Restaurant Marc Forgione and Peasant for the winter. So please continue to order takeout from Khe-Yo (personally I highly recommend their Pho on a cold, snowy day). And THANK YOU to all of you fellow Tribeca residents for supporting us through this difficult time, I can promise you we (and especially Marc) appreciate it every single day! — Cassie on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Totally agree. Things like this always happen behind close doors or when no one is paying attention. All the praises are baffling, friends of the designer? CB1 members? The idea of a plaza is ludicrous! Money wasted as usual. — Ruth on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

Khe-Yo has been one of our mainstays since this whole thing began, both for delivery and dining outside. They've been the most dependable for delivery of any restaurant we've tried. When we've gone to dine at their very pleasant street set-up, the kitchen has been at its peak--have loved their recent specials, especially the fabulous, messy whole fried fish. Staff, too, has been great. We will miss them sorely. — elliebelle on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Shut Up Fred and go pick up Bam-Bam in Washington Sq. Park. — Wilma on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

Ruth and Karen, I could not agree more. The Seaport Historic District is a remarkable and unique slice of the City's past that should be respected and protected. Unfortunately, our politicians - specifically Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer and City Council Member Margaret Chin are engaging in the politics of REBNY inspired "catch-phrases'' - parroting Affordable Housing -MIH talking points (Which incidentally, housing advocates repeatedly slam as germane to the ongoing homelessness crisis) and encouraging developers to bribe their way through the process. Howard Hughes Corp, all too familiar with the perennial financial struggles of the South Street Seaport Museum, is offering their Board $50 million dollars in exchange for support of the outlandishly enormous development which will ultimately destroy the entire historic district zoning protections. MBP Brewer, despite being handed alternative actions to financially support the museum through a long approved and codified mechanism to transfer air rights outside historic districts to create revenue - is taking the REBNY path with HHC - turning over city planning obligations to developers. This axis of evil - between the City, Electeds and Developers must be short circuited now before all of NY is reduced to a soulless city devoid of any character or trace of it's past. While both Chin and Brewer are term-limited and likely feeling untouchable - there are ways to apply pressure through community action. Margaret Chin, is throwing all her support behind her current Deputy Chief of Staff, Gigi Li to take her Council seat next year. Constituency pressure, letter writing, calls to the office will go a long way to show what is at stake. As for Brewer - I have to assume she thinks aligning with the project will somehow gain her favor as she runs YET AGAIN - for her old City Council Seat on the Upper West Side. Where that district's constituency might be interested in how she isn’t fighting for open skies and respectful zoning as nearby Central Park (which lies entirely under its purview) has its own development issues to contend with. Pass it on. https://seaportcoalition.com/ — Megan on Community Board 1 agendas for December

I could not disagree more with the above review. I have had many wonderful meals at both Marc Forgione, Peasant and Khe-Yo. Our meal at Khe-Yo two weeks ago was absolutely fantastic and their outside dining space was great. Marc has been working tirelessly throughout this pandemic to feed front line workers as well as keeping his restaurants open so that his employees have an income. Is it really necessary to take a shot at a neighbor when they are already suffering? — TribecaMom on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Marc Forgione is a staple among the Tribeca restaurant scene. It will be deeply missed this winter. The food and service has always been wonderful, and I will be one of the many rushing to order one of the few brick chickens before the official close for the season. My husband and I very much look forward to spring 2021, when we can welcome back Marc Forgione and his restaurants to our neighborhood. To Marc Forgione and his entire team, thank you for all the wonderful meals and memories. You will be greatly missed this winter. — Samantha S on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

I've spent many years in the restaurant business and can empathize with staff regarding the effects of the pandemic. I have to say that I did dine at the Reade Street restaurant one night in September. The service was horrible. Once she took our order the waitress was no where to be found - ever. I had to ask 3 different people for utensils once my food arrived. Nothing worse than going out to eat, dropping some change, and having to do all the work myself. Food wasn't too good either. Will never go there again. — H&H on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

Darn! This is my go too when I’m feeling “too lazy” to make my own grilled cheese! And, the kids love the pancakes. — JVZ on The Square Diner will close until spring 2021

Plaza and clock are both a great gift to neighborhood! — Ben on It’s Time.

No argument about them being "ugly" or a "barrier" BUT THEY ARE NOT "a taking without permission" -- last I knew the streets belong to NYC, not the business that face the sidewalk. The sidewalk doesn't even belong to the businesses. NYC gave permission for businesses to utilize both sidewalks & streets. Ugly is irrelevant in this context. — Ben on Seen & Heard: Gansevoort food market comes downtown

Just walked through the park! I thought it was lovely and a great addition to the neighborhood. There were lots of kids playing in the snow and parents enjoying the space. — JVZ on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

Wow. People love to complain. The plaza is lovely, we walked through it this morning in the snow. It’s nice to see the fences down and have new open space! Glad it’s done. — Kristin on A decade in the making, Bogardus Plaza is open

Loving that written in flakes message. — j. on Seen & Heard: Wear a mask, snow says

Are they as ugly as parked cars. Matter of opinion, I suppose. — Bob on Seen & Heard: Gansevoort food market comes downtown

DEFINITELY WORTH WAITING FOR. Finding a seat on a nice day will be a trick!!! I hope everyone will look after it and treat it with respect. — Bob on It’s Time.

lowlifes!! And the Mayor continues to put homeless that are mentally ill in our hotel without community board meetings!! We continue to fight the Radisson move!!! Our community safety is more important than addicted mentally ill homeless men!! — New York on Boy mugged on Lafayette and White