Has the Gold St location also now closed? Website and phones are down. — Pete on Montessori School of Manhattan Is Closing Its Tribeca Campus

As someone who has been forced to roam Tribeca with a CitiBike in the morning in search of a place to dock, I think more docks are a great idea. Keep in mind that office buildings have been more or less shut for the last 6 months. As they begin to reopen more people will likely choose to bike over taking the subway. — Matt on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

Citi Bike System Data | Citi Bike NYC https://www.citibikenyc.com/system-data — James on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

All of the thoughts and concerns above are appreciated. We had already taken most of them into consideration in the development of this effort. And we are iterating as we go. During this time, where the currency of cash is scarce, we each give of the currency that we have: Mine right now is time and energy. Artists' are their passion and creativity. The restaurants' are their food and hospitality. Many eager artists have reached out to us to volunteer, understanding that these times are different and community matters. The restaurants have all agreed to meal barter and we started a GoFundMe page to offset the expense of the artists' supplies. An additional benefit for artists will be the showcasing of their work and the amplification of this effort via social media. No gallery fees, no agent fees, no cost beyond labor and materials for what I hope will be an effort for both restaurants and artists that is mutually beneficial. And all artists are welcome, including students and non-pros. This is a time to give what we can of what we have, be good neighbors to each other and help our neighborhood survive. — From the Organizer on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Does DOT track usage at these docking stations? I frequently use the docking station at Duane Park and I have never noticed a shortage of bikes. Expanding the number of bikes available at that particular location seems unnecessary (especially since there is another station around the corner at Reade and Hudson, which is similarly always full of bikes.) — Priscilla on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

It's just an ask. If you don't want to do it then don't. — TribecaMom on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Something is a little off here. I can understand needing to seek bankruptcy protection, but a lot of steps here were seemingly skipped - like attempting a restructuring, closing some stores, attempting to refinance any debt, etc etc. A bit odd to declare bankruptcy and immediately fold up all the tents and pull the plug. More to come methinks — BobR on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

We are only in the first year of the second decade of the 21st century, and the Century is no more. — Will on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

I agree wholeheartedly. The next mayoral election will be critical. I hope we can have someone enter the race that has a bloomberg type approach. Vandalism, crime and homelessness are increasing problems in our neighborhood. This is a special place that is at real risk — Scared on Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City

I read about this. SO, so sad. A big loss to downtown. Big tourist attraction, brought a lot of foot traffic and money to the area. Whether you liked the influx of tourists or not, C21 was a boon to downtown. Personally, I will miss it. — Vale on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

I met Dr Quraishi in the late 1980's or early 1990's and throughout his various moves i followed him and remained his patient. I think that is the best compliment i can pay him. I agree with everyone here in that he is the very epitome of what a doctor should be. He deserved much better than this. — michael f dinnall on Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74

It's true that commercial insurance policies have an exclusion for losses due to virus-related causes. After 9-11, most policies also exclude losses due to terrorism unless there is a rider AND the government has declared the event to be terrorism. Interestingly, there hasn't been a government-declared terrorism event since 9-11. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

Apparently Century's insurer would not cover its losses during the pandemic -- I'm just assuming but it was closed for a long while. I understand that most insurance contracts have a force majeure clause expressly excluding losses due to viruses, so-called "acts of god," etc. The insurer (not sure if it was the same one or not) did cover some of its losses after 9/11 but this is considered of a different order. After the failure of Lord & Tailor to attract a buyer, one cannot be optimistic about Century's prospects in this regard. This is a crushing blow to downtown, to NYC in general, and, of course, to retail brick and mortar businesses. — Jane on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

THIS IS SIMPLY WRONG. small businesses are struggling and DOT makes arbitrary decisions that will surely negatively impact these businesses. It's a disgrace that this city, once vibrant,in part, because the many varied small businesses, has chosen to make their existence nearly impossible. — Kathy on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

Surely the vandalism was captured on some video cameras? — Marcus on Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City

I agree, artists aren't a commodity. They should be compensated in some way for their efforts, they are struggling as well, much like the restaurants. Also not everyone who lives here can afford to donate time at this point, as many are working from home and juggling family. It was always very generous of restaurants to give their time and resources for school events, this is a separate issue. Perhaps if professional Artist can't be compensated, then maybe artists could be students from Middle or High Schools who need practice and who don't mind volunteering their talent. There are a lot of talented students out there. — GreenButterfly on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Figures! Just another entitled Tribecan who has lost sight of (or has no idea) who pioneered and created his safe, beautiful neighborhood. Art is clearly just a commodity to him, not a skill or a talent or anything of value. Just a means to keeping his convenient neighborhood restaurants open. "So nice to see neighbors helping neighbors"... Sooo clueless. — Manuel on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

so sad.. — toni on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

It's true, the artists/designers who do the work should definitely be compensated for their time, but maybe it could be structured a bit more like a barter agreement. Perhaps all the participating restaurants could get together to create a "food credit" program and instead of paying the artists/designers money (cash) that most of the restaurants probably don't have available, they could issue a "food credit voucher" to each artist/designer, to be set at an agreed upon general amount, that could then be redeemed at any of the participating restaurants until the end of the calendar year. Just a thought. — Paul on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

I like this! I am happy to get involved and would consider a collaboration? Giving is a major component in fighting this pandemic. This ‘community’ boost might spark Tribeca nostalgia. I will contact Bill when I return from college road trip! Thanks for caring & giving your time & thoughts. — Susi on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Voting early is the way to go if you can make it work for you. I voted early in the last 2 elections and there was no waiting and ample social distancing measures in place. — Vicki Green on Election 2020: When and where to vote early

I sure hope the Warren and Church one does NOT come back. — Jason on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

This is 111 Washington, a long vacant site where the family that owns it has been squabbling amongst themselves for years. One party has bought the other one out and the site is now up for sale again or looking for joint venture to build what is expected to be a 50 story blue residential tower at some point in the future. Not sure what the cutouts mean, but I think it is to give the site more visibility. Maybe the owner will put something artistic on the plot inside? Or not. :-) — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Bull balancing act

New sign in WTC shopping concourse: I [heart] NYC Gifts. There goes the neighborhood. — Hudson River on Seen & Heard: The return of the Oculus

What a great idea! It is so nice to see neighbors helping neighbors. — Heather on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets