https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/04/permits-filed-for-88-reade-street-in-tribeca-manhattan.html — james on In the News: Best restaurants in Tribeca

Agreed. Although the writer innocently says that they just like to cover things that Tribecans are for and against, the article is highly skewed as you can see from the comments sprinkled in by the admin that the concert was planned on that specific day, and the bandmates are somehow Hamas and Hezbollah sympathizers. But what were we expecting from this publication that was gushing over the new military-grade Israeli flight simulator in FiDi a little while back? — Sarah on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Was just telling my son that there's probably 10% of people left in the world that still agree with what Israel's doing, and most of them just so happen to be right here in NYC! Mind-boggling to believe that local doctors and business owners who are intelligent enough to create and run successful enterprises (like restaurants, newspapers, etc.) somehow can't seem to understand that calling for freedom, safety, and equal rights for Palestinians does not equate to antisemitism or support for Hamas. It's quite clear now that freedom of speech only applies as long as it's not critical of Israel. On a side note, just realized that Logan Levkoff, the woman behind the Change.org petition, used to teach sex ed classes at my son's elementary school. Sits a little odd knowing that someone who does not care about the rights of all children was somehow qualified to be teaching my own. — Sarah on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Shocked and disgusted that this neighborhood newsletter has entered a fraught political discourse which demonizes Muslims. This site has gone down the tubes since Erik left. You should be ashamed of yourself. Try to stay neutral and avoid involving racists and proponents of genocide in your posts. Revolting! — Mary L. on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Not to mention that the UFT suit is likely driven directly by Mulgrew, who lives in Staten Island, and drives to HQ downtown. Pure, unbridled selfishness. — malcolm on In the News: A slew of updates on congestion pricing

Of course congestion pricing is "unfair to drivers". That's a feature, not a bug; it's meant to be a disincentive to driving, and thus an incentive to use other forms of transit instead. The goal, after all, is to reduce driving. Now, the claim that it just creates congestion in other areas is a valid concern, but that has to be empirically verified. — Marcus on In the News: A slew of updates on congestion pricing

"My guess is neither of these jagoffs was living in tribeca the day america was attacked 24 years ago." A few things... 1. There are *three* members of Kneecap. 2. None (as in ZERO) of the hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks were Palestinian. 3. America should be capitalized. 4. The impetus behind 9/11 was based on Al Qaeda's objection to American forces in the Arab Peninsula. It was not about Israel/Palestine. — Alex in NYC on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

"third-tier bands like kneecap" ...taking a page from the Trump playbook, I see. Just because YOU, Mr. T, haven't heard of them, that doesn't make them "third-tier." — Alex in NYC on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

It may be going strong for the moment (and it is legitimately a great diner), but the owner was just quoted in some article about how much the escalating price of eggs was going to affect his overall budget, and that it was frankly unsustainable. So, you can thank the fatuous asshole in the White House for that. — Alex in NYC on Gee Whiz’s space is now for rent

Conwell coffee hall is/was also the reception area for an “immersive theater experience” called Life and Trust. Check out lifeandtrustnyc.com AFAIK, JG Conwell and Life and Trust aren’t real — GP on Seen & Heard: Coffee in a historic landmark

In Council District 1, the map only has 2 restaurants named - which doesn't seem possible...? — Emma on Spring update on the curbside dining structures

I miss the Barnes & Noble, thats it. — The Sadness on Hobby Lobby aiming for May 12 opening

Not to mention the street vendors sell drugs openly on the street in front of children and sell to children or teens and are under the influence and do so in the open. Just imagine if your child overdoses or friend. Their stash is not tested or regulated. . Fentanyl is a huge problem in this country and people are dropping in droves because of said. I think this candidate is too idealistic and his stance on street vendors indicates said. We need a tougher approach on crime them so there are real consequences and they don’t come back. This is the real reason why New York is falling apart. We need to start criminalizing small offenses and giving hefty fines. People will think twice before they exploit our kindness in this country. The vendors don’t care about our community and exploit us because of our proximity to soho. They should be arrested and or deported as many are undocumented and doing illicit activities and will only continue to make our country worse. Hope Ice steps in. — Anthony on City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman

Hear Hear! — AM on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Gardener Richie will be missed. He’s been a mainstay since I’ve been taking my kids to the park. He’s very friendly and done so much for the park. I tell my kids, “Gardener Richie works so hard making the park look nice, don’t pick the flowers.” Wishing him well. — JC on Washington Market Park gardener will retire this month

Having been to Gaza and the West Bank many times in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, I can tell you that Israel is not the cause of the Arabs' misery. Their leaders are corrupt and keep the population as perpetual victims, Arab society is rigidly clan-based, and Islamic fundamentalism keeps them enslaved by Sharia law and the cult of martyrdom. Hatred of Jews is a basic tenet of Islam and it's inculcated in the people starting when they are young children. "Free free Palestine" is a joke - there's no freedom in any Arab or Muslim nation. Ask any Arab living in Israel whether they'd prefer to live in "Palestine." Sorry not sorry but the Jewish people will not allow themselves to be annihilated again and will do whatever it takes to survive. So-called "pro-Palestinian" protests are really jihad attacks on Western civilization using impressionable indoctrinated students to achieve this agenda. The members of Kneecap are ignorant haters pushing vile terrorist ideology and they should be kicked out of our country. — Urban Pioneer on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Sorry for everyone's loss but I was never impressed. Prices were crazy high, portions way too big, low quality food, and after Covid the menu never came back. I do miss the over-the-top holiday decorations. Maybe a new smallish restaurant will go in. It's a great location. Thst said, it's always sad to see a high profile neighbor go. — Anon on Gee Whiz’s space is now for rent

Your comment above implies that Palestinians don't have a right to live there, or if they do, can only live under Israeli dominion. I'm sorry, but that's more than a difference of opinion to me. Again, I only believe in equal rights for all, and do not believe in ethnic cleansing whatsoever, and think everyone should be allowed to live there in freedom and equality. And you'll forgive me for not using my full name when our current environment is scary for people who hold beliefs such as mine. — malcolm on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

The loss of life in Gaza is tragic, but Hamas deliberately and cowardly embeds themselves within the civilian population. The Palestinian population chose Hamas to be their leadership. Perhaps they had no choice. But Israel has a right to defend itself, and Israel has a right to exist. I suspect that Malcolm would be fine if Israel were eliminated. Unlike him, I put my full name with what I write and stand by it. And I do not subscribe to the cancel culture. I do not know if he is connected to any business, but I would not stop patronizing his place of employ based solely on a difference of opinion. — Tracy Nieporent on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

lots more jew haters have shown up here, but to be fair to them, they seem to lack even the most basic cognitive abilities. perhaps they are all just developmentally disabled as they say. the reality is that every last death of every innocent palestinian civilian is the direct fault and responsibility of hamas, and the ideology they perpetuate. until every last member of hamas is wiped off the face of the earth, they will continue to be responsible for nothing but death of innocents of all races. oh and props to logan for fighting the good fight. — Mr T on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

If you don't like their values, don't shop there. If you don't like their benefits plan, don't work there. But stop thinking you have the right to tell me where I should shop or work. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on Hobby Lobby aiming for May 12 opening

Thanks for eliding my question. Hamas probably doesn't like me, you're right, because I am an agnostic. But I have the humanity to remember that Hamas does not equal Palestinian, and that indiscriminate killing and the denial of basic human rights is just plain wrong. But glad we had this exchange so I can make sure to never patronize any of your establishments ever again. Good day. — malcolm on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Gaza was turned over with Greenhouses and Billions of dollars to build hospitals, schools, and a productive society. Instead they embraced a murderous cult who built tunnels. Perhaps you should go to Gaza to enlighten them. I’m sure you would be embraced and then pushed off the top of a building. Now explain to me which Arab countries are embracing a Jewish population. By the way, it’s not just Jews that Hamas wants to murder. You probably don’t fit neatly into their extremes fundamentalist beliefs. Try reasoning with a cult that welcomes death more than life. — Tracy Nieporent on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

So the ~5 million Palestinians who live in Gaza and the West Bank should what? Not have equal rights? Continue to be subjugated? Be deported? Enlighten us as to what you think these people deserve, or do not deserve. — malcolm on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Israel is a Nation. It is NOT an occupation. There never was a nation called Palestine. Jews were there in Biblical times well before any others with claims to the land. I did not use the words anti semitic in either of my posts, but if the shoe fits, wear it. I am not a fan of Netanyahu, but when it comes to subjugations, you might want to examine the rights of women and those with alternative lifestyles in palestinian controlled areas. — Tracy Nieporent on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur