While a chain has operating leverage and scale advantages, a business owned by individuals (rather than managed by employees) can have more focus, drive, and responsiveness. Franchisee owned McDonald's restaurants typically outperform corporate owned McDonald's restaurants, for example. — James on New bakery coming to the Maison Kayser space

What a comment. - Yes, I totally agree that "if you can do it anywhere, it is here in Tribeca and in one of the prettier spaces in the neighborhood." is completely a fantasy at this point. That corner, especially with Citi maybe not at 100% capacity for years (ever?) is a tough sell that this the best spot in the City to open a bakery. Throwing in all of the uncertainty, I am dubious of that statement, as compared to other parts of the city, our foot traffic low and amount of people who have the ability to flee is high. Definitely rooting for them though! Hope they got a good price on the lease. - I don't really even know where to begin on the grocery store rant. First, no way WF is closing. They use this store as a hub for their delivery service for a very large swath of downtown. You may have seen their delivery guys EVERYWHERE but if not, open your eyes. They have the yellow boxes. - I guess you're looking for a butcher as you trend back to meat as the main point? If so, expand a little beyond Greenwich St. and check out Eataly or Gourmet Garage on Broadway if you're in a hurry. Eataly's meat selection is in my opinion better than WF even. You also have Le District over in BPC. Look I agree we could use another large grocery store option that isn't WF, but I am not ready to call Tribeca a food desert like some other parts of the City. Overall, we have plenty of choices within a 5-10min walk from basically anywhere (maybe not the tip top NW Tribeca). — DB on New bakery coming to the Maison Kayser space

Keto rage much? Have a muffin - you'll feel better... — Robert Atkins on New bakery coming to the Maison Kayser space

My 6yo son very much enjoyed their virtual programming all summer -- we highly recommend their virtual afterschool courses and camps! Super engaging and don't involve much (if any) parental oversight. — HS on Brooklyn Robot Foundry will close its Tribeca space permanently

The Conrad is open. An employee told me they're at about 10 percent capacity, but business seems to be picking up. — Jon on Seen & Heard: Preparations at Square Diner

Protect the rich, because they are the best exemplary citizens and commit no crime and are saintly. Screw the rest. Got it. Thanks, F U. — QU on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

Great, just what we need, another place selling sweets and carbs. A chain couldn't make it in this space but a place with one location and higher prices with no indoor seating and maybe two months of reasonably warm weather for outdoor seating will? Okay. Good luck. Why are so many people afraid of opening a bonafide grocery store with meat, fish, dairy, produce, and whole grains down here? No one cooks around here anymore? The three Markets (Amish, Hudson, and Morgan's) are glorified bodegas - NONE of them sell beef, chicken, or fish. Target is Middle America food. Whole Foods is the only real bigger supermarket below Canal Street besides Key Food on Fulton Street. If Whole Foods closed this area is screwed since idiot ION ownership doesn't want a new supermarket in the Food Emporium/Best Market. Spare me Fresh Direct etc. They don't have the foods Food Emporium when it was good (to me before 2010) or the long gone Bazzinni had. FD is total generic supermarket crap. So is Amazon. — Four Food Groups Please on New bakery coming to the Maison Kayser space

It's absolutely true that we should gather together in the name of safety, respect, order and a better environment in which to grow our kids. Specially us, newyorkers, that pay the highest taxes in the nation. we deserve better. and we need to start by STOP voting these delusional democratic that collect their votes in the name of welfare policies that destroy our cities. We should SUPPORT our police officers, that especially in NY they do an incredible job in being so patient with so many scumbags around, with salaries that are an insult for the passion and dedication they put in their job. This country was born on rules, on respect of the law. We need to act, speak up, stop accepting wrong behaviors, stop accepting homeless on our doorsteps that reject shelters or simply to put their lives together and get a job. TC should organize a gathering in favor of all these values all of us stand for — ThePeacefulWarrior on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

It's absolutely true that we should gather together in the name of safety, respect, order and a better environment in which to grow our kids. Specially us, newyorkers, that pay the highest taxes in the nation. we deserve better. and we need to start by STOP voting these delusional democratic that collect their votes in the name of welfare policies that destroy our cities. We should SUPPORT our police officers, that especially in NY they do an incredible job in being so patient with so many scumbags around, with salaries that are an insult for the passion and dedication they put in their job. This country was born on rules, on respect of the law. We need to act, speak up, stop accepting wrong behaviors, stop accepting homeless on our doorsteps that reject shelters or simply to put their lives together and get a job. TC should organize a gathering in favor of all these values all of us stand for — ThePeacefulWarrior on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

I’m dying at these comments. You/we live in one of the safest/wealthiest neighborhoods in all of NYC. This was obviously a planned one-off, probably planned with a store employee, and you’re all acting like it’s Escape From New York Redux. If flippin TRIBECA is too tough for you, maybe it’s time to make that long planned move to Florida or whatever other placid republican law and order enclave that dances in your dreams. Peace. Enjoy your 9PM bedtime. — Z on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

@QU: your equation is wrong and/or logic is flawed. Young people who shop at POTN = rich Criminals who rob rich young people = bad People who are not criminals (incl some old Tribecans) = not bad I don't think @scared intended any "ageist" implications - truth be told, POTN's market base skews younger. You don't see too many folks spending their social security checks there on the latest Eric Emanuel drop... The last time I checked, many areas in NYC want to defund the NYPD. Perhaps this is a leap, but my guess is that most Tribecans would prefer more police - especially as of late. Let's allocate resources to those who value (and pay for) them. — FU on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

Le Pain Quotidien has always been a joke. The service and management were / are legendarily horrible. — john on Le Pain Quotidien is back open, defying rumors

this is only the beginning. Thank you Governor for turning his back on the city and the horrible Mayor we have. As soon as criminals are locked up they are released. I am seeing the 70s and 80 and early 90s returning to the city. A city that was very safe and people wanted to visit. We felt protected and safe as we walked around our city. No more. They ran our city to the ground. Why cant we the people take action? We live here! — New York on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

Four syllables: DeBlasio. He has left the city for ruin. This is what happens when we have someone in charge who has no idea what he is doing and is in favor of the protests and riots. — NoLongerInNYC on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

This is all just so sad. i loved sweaty betty, they were always friendly and the fabrics were gorgeous and very good for not just working out but living. — celeste on Sweaty Betty closes all US stores

Yay! So glad to hear that. — Meg on Seen & Heard: Quick Cryo is closed permanently

Young people=bad. Old Tribecans=good. Police should patrol rich neighborhood with ultra luxe boutiques but and ignore the rest of NYC. Got it. — QU on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

It's called paid detail: "In the Spring of 1998, the New York City Police Department introduced a program that allows New York City Police Officers to perform off-duty uniformed security work within New York City. This program is coordinated by the NYPD’s Paid Detail Unit. This is the only authorized program for uniformed NYPD off-duty employment. The following information will help prospective vendors (customers) understand this program by answering some of the most commonly asked questions. "WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? "Any event planner, corporation or interested organization can be a possible vendor with several exceptions. (Licensed premises, government and quasigovernmental entities, security companies, and personal protection/bodyguard situations are specifically excluded.) [...] "Anyone interested in additional information is encouraged to contact the Paid Detail Unit at (646) 610-5115 between the hours of 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.' PDF download here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/public_information/nypd-258_paid_details_2016-06-16.pdf — James on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

The bank branches closing had a lot more sympathy and comments. Just saying. — QU on Sweaty Betty closes all US stores

when i walk by this part of franklin, there has been alot of young people loitering near the area. i agree that tribeca should consider more police patrols in our area. need to reduce the loitering and homeless enclaves — scared on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

They have begun setting up their tables outside and putting plexi between their booths. They are opening after Labor Day. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Quick Cryo is closed permanently

It’s almost Labor Day; the Square Diner folks are due to make a decision about reopening. Any word from them? Last I looked they were still shut. — Meg on Seen & Heard: Quick Cryo is closed permanently

We’ll really miss Da Mikele. We frequently ordered from them and everything was great! Especially loved their pizzas and Caesar salads (with large thin slices of parmigiana cheese on top). ???? — SW on Recent closings in the neighborhood

I usually get norovirus from public pools, whether high-end hotel or rooftop pools or public pools. And with the Covid-19 pandemic still lurking around? No, thanks. I'll pass. — TLN on Field Trip: Astoria Pool

Perhaps we Tribeca citizens could hold a fundraiser for Pct 1 so they can afford to police our neighborhood as they did during the Giuliani & Bloomberg eras? Alternatively, we could create a nonprofit that would employ off-duty / retired cops to police the streets - we'd pay OT wages (prob better than what they're getting from De Blasio). I'm surprised people haven't started robbing outdoor diners - imagine eating dinner at the Odeon and then a car pulls up on W Bway. With the engine running, people could easily demand wallets, purses, jewelry, etc. and speed off...that would probably be a better score than Patron of the New. Be safe, my neighbors... — Commissioner Gordon on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint