The electric bikes and scooters are a big problem. All should have license plates and be registered so that there is some kind of accountably. The Hudson River bike path has turned into a dangerous road because of them. I have even encountered Revel scooters on this path that is not designated for motor powered vehicles of any type. There is no enforcement of this rule and these vehicles speed along this path as they feel they are entitled to do so and that there are no consequences for doing so. First precinct does nothing and the Hudson River park police are nowhere to be found. Not even going to address the constant electric bikes on the streets dangers in this response... — Kathy on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

It is nice to be important but more important to be nice. Not necessary Ann. Happy Holidays. — TG on In the News: 456 Greenwich on track for April 2022

If I’m understanding this correctly, and I may not be, this area was previously used for delivery trucks and vans, and now it will be restricted to cargo bikes (and other bikes), and is also supposed to eliminate the use of the sidewalk for loading carts. Doesn’t sound so bad to me! And don’t forgot that those trucks and vans were so noisy, beeping when they backed up, which went on all day long. Keeping an open mind. And dare I say that I love the convenience of Amazon, and do not resent them just because they are making money! They have been an amazing resource, especially during the pandemic. So there I’ve said it. I’m an Amazon fan! — SW on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

Very helpful information - Thank you — GR on Where we are on the virus

We're so excited to announce we have sponsors for 260 children and seniors so far this year. We began 11 years ago with a handful of residents at 15 Broad Street and it's grown bigger every year. Neighbors, you can shop from the comfort of your own homes and have it delivered to us if that makes things easier and safer. Please email 15BroadAngelTree@gmail.com for more information or to sign up to sponsor a holiday wish list. Thank you! — Lissa Hussian on Seen & Heard: Angels at 15 Broad

Thank you — PATRICK Valentino on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

Thanks so much Pam. You certainly do a great job in keeping the neighborhood together when things elsewhere are fracturing. I think you help local businesses by keeping us aware of them and also pointing out those things which we may miss. It is a great service and i am sure it takes quite a lot of work. Take care, stay safe and keep on posting!! — Bob on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

Thank you Pam for carrying on and continuing to make us feel knit together in our wonderful community. — SW on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

I can also recommend My Wagging Gang NYC, a small dog walking service in Tribeca. The owner, Magda, is wonderful. I've used their services for my puppy Luna. She loves them! It's a great way to exercise your dog and support a small local company. Phone: 646.220.6393 — MME on 2020 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Pets!

Indeed. Cheers! — Tribeca Citizen on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

Thank you, j.! — Tribeca Citizen on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

if anyone would like to donate their fresh direct bags to a charity, please email me at freshdirectbags@gmail.com. — allison on Plastic bags be gone

Thank you for adding to a sense of community here, through your posts and writing, and constructive discussions and comments; all the more important in dark times like these. Gratitude for the good in our lives even in troubled times; let's aim for a better future. — Marcus on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

I am grateful for your amazing journalism. Thank you for all you do for the community. It’s a bright spot in my days. Wishing you a sweet and safe day. — j. on Happy Thanksgiving to all, and of course, thanks

Thanks Pam for the shoutout! Lots of great things from all of our local boutiques! Tis the season to shop local! All of us really appreciate it! — jennifer cattaui on 2020 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Kids!

Those bikes should be ticketed for the first offense then seized for the second. Problem is we don't have a traffic cop on the beat to ticket anyone. First Precinct wants to do nothing or as little as possible. Call Whole Foods to report one of their electric bikers ideally with a photo or even better a video of the sidewalk speeder & BCC it to Councilwoman Margaret Chin & Community Board 1. — No Privatization on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

So long as the bikes stay off the sidewalks, I'm all for it! It's become so dangerous these days with delivery people riding their electric bikes at high speed down the sidewalk because they don't want to follow the flow of traffic, or want to avoid the cobbles. We don't need any more of that. — DeeDee on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

"still WORK a look." ??? If you need an editor, I'm available. — Ann Zemaitis on In the News: 456 Greenwich on track for April 2022

Putting on your hiking boots and get that card ready! ;) — Tribeca Citizen on 2020 Shop-Local Gift Guide: For the Home II

Those numbers sure are bouncing and up. I’m having a very hard time experiencing neighbors and people in general behaving as if to forget the spring ever happened here in the city. Be safe, wise, and thoughtful everyone. — j. on Where we are on the virus

Rode 1st priority, and actually 1st e bike on lake tahoe/up the Truckee river few years ago, and really enjoyed it. Back in Tahoe now and hoping to find open bike rental or bike shop with priorities again. — Tom mcnatt on Made in Tribeca: Priority Bicycles

Thank you for these posts! I was an early adopter of online shopping (back when I was in my office 14 hours/day) and have been trying to cut back for years. This is inspirational and I am looking forward to supporting local businesses and/or local branches of larger businesses. — North Moore 4evah on 2020 Shop-Local Gift Guide: For the Home II

Oh please. You mean those lumbering gasoline trucks which deliver the food those human and electric powered bikes deliver. You do know those trucks will have to dock elsewhere right? Where do you think the store stock comes from, thin air? How are the objections "fatuous"? Say a business rents out a space which stretches an entire block. Can they get free parking spaces too? I mean how much us Amazon paying for the use of these public parking spaces hmmm? Your contempt for teamsters & truck drivers in general couldn't be more obvious. I am not surprised this corporate, developer shill of a city government privatized these parking spaces to benefit a gazillionaire who pays his workers like crap relative to what he earns & grosses. You people who want a vehicle-free city are overprivilrged prigs who can afford to not have a car yet hypocritically own then yourselves for your commute & trips out of the city. How 'bout we eliminate your parking spaces hmmm? I mean if you live in TriBeCa & work on 23rd Street off Fifth Avenue what the hell do YOU need a car & parking space for it? Love how most of the car-free crowd owns cars & uses Uber/Lyft all the time. Now that the New York Democrats have won a supermajority of the state Senate I hope they tax Amazon out the ass. — No Privatization on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

Looks like the Whole Foods bike corral got installed after all. It went in sometime today (Tues, 11/24). Info at StreetsblogNYC: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2020/11/24/dot-installs-lower-manhattan-cargo-bike-zone-despite-community-board-nay/ I'm really happy to see it. Replacing lumbering gasoline trucks with human-and-electric powered bikes means less fumes in the air and more space on the streets. A win-win, especially if, as hoped, this pilot opens the door to deploying cargo bikes citywide. And it's especially gratifying to see NYC DOT blow past fatuous objections and try something innovative and forward-thinking. As for Jeff Bezos: If, like me, you don't like his extreme wealth, please support electeds like AOC and advocacy groups like Tax Justice Now that are working to return tax rates on the super-rich to Eisenhower-era levels. You can work to rein in his and other billionaires' wealth and power and make our streets more human-scale and sustainable at the same time. — Komanoff on CB1 rejected cargo bike parking alongside Whole Foods

The Odeon- One of NYC Amazing Institutions, when Downtown was special and full of creatives. You and your staff do an excellent job and have been for a very long time. They will only be happy when you are gone. More Banks, More Starbucks! Support your local community board- go to Brooklyn. — Tribeca Trent on The Odeon responds to The New Yorker