Great that you gave Madelyn some of the praises she well deserves. — GC on Madelyn Wils will leave post at Hudson River Park

Wasn't it a pizza place? — GC on Upscale farm-to-table Mexican may come to IPN storefront

Before Peace and Love it was a place called Sima, briefly. — Purvi on Upscale farm-to-table Mexican may come to IPN storefront

That spark dome is awesome. It’s not in the cards for me but I’m basking in imagination. — j. on Seen & Heard: Oculus closed in the wee hours

77 Warren Street Bar and it’s cold! Regards, Sonia — SONIA STOCK on Where in Tribeca?

The Barnes & Noble should be receiving copies in a few days. — Ray on Kids These Days: Oliver Boydell and his book, “He’s Got Moves”

awesome. definitely miss one hour photos. — en_b on Upscale farm-to-table Mexican may come to IPN storefront

In 1999 it was a one hour photo store. See https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/bc3bede1-953a-cebb-e040-e00a18064596 — James on Upscale farm-to-table Mexican may come to IPN storefront

Thank god!!! — JA on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Im trying to remember what was there before Peace and Love. Im sure someone can easily remind me. Remarkable its been empty past 8 years. — en_b on Upscale farm-to-table Mexican may come to IPN storefront

I would include pools in this article. Manhattan Youth no longer has lane swimming and as far as I know BMCC and Stuyvesant have not opened their pools for lane swimming. — Heide Fasnacht on How will our local studios survive?

I spoke to a nurse at Dr. office today and she told me she went to get scheduled vaccine last week and when she showed up her appointment was canceled. Looking forward for all this to change. — j. on Finding a vaccine in the neighborhood

I find it mind boggling and upsetting. Small Studioshave much greater over sight than a large gym. Yoga, Pilates, mediation classes can all be done outside as well in parks with heat lamps and weather permitting. The opening of gyms and not small local studios is beyond me. I am not in favor personally of being physically inside either during this pandemic time due to my personal health and what I feel is best. But per the regulations it really angers and saddens me as Studios have a special place in my heart. — j. on How will our local studios survive?

The wonderful Yoga Vida studio also closed. It's heartbreaking to lose these small businesses that had such a personal connection with Tribeca residents — Remington on How will our local studios survive?

Now that King Cuomo’s archnemesis Trump is out of office, the Governor will make science-based decisions. — Bobbie on How will our local studios survive?

I'd like to add something that I posted on these pages a few years ago when I had the opportunity to observe the Independence Plaza buildings from an elevated level a few blocks north. I saw that these were well-proportioned, highly functional modernist designs that were really quite exciting, especially in the context of the time they were built. They exuded optimism and a feeling of monumentality that could have anchored a neighborhood of completely different complexion, and whose history might have taken a very different course, possibly for the better in terms of the vitality of the city. Those buildings are worthy of higher praise, imo. — David G. Imber on Designer of Independence Plaza dies at 82

I completely agree that small businesses have been disproportionately hit, particularly in NYC during the pandemic. It's maddening that the rules are made and enforced so unevenly across the state and amongst different types of businesses. That said, I will note that while the larger gyms are open, they are not hosting any in person classes. It's all solo workouts. And yes, masks, social distancing and capacity rules are in place and enforced. I do respect the point that having a few people in a low impact yoga class is probably just as safe as someone sprinting and sweating on a treadmill...but no fitness facility seems to be allowed to host classes so that is consistent, even if not logical. I wish the best to the studios in the neighborhood! — Lisa on How will our local studios survive?

great article and 100 percent true. Other parts of New York state are open safely. Other states also. We are getting killed here in the city with our small businesses. When will it end. — New York on How will our local studios survive?

Glad this issue finally got some attention. As life moved outdoors, noise of all kinds also followed, from restaurants to rooftop parties to terrace gatherings. All unchecked in 2020. For every transgression there was a Covid sympathy voice to counter complaint. If it’s true that all the outdoor dining is going to be permanent, the city really need to come up with a comprehensive plan. Right now it’s still a free for all, unregulated building frenzy, not sustainable in the long run. — R. on The streets will now be even quieter…

Same for our large tech company (very large # of NYC employees). In the press, our execs are suggesting a return maybe this summer, but quietly telling us that we will not be back until 2022. I sense they want to sound optimistic for goodwill and reputations in the press. We are also being told that unless a liability shield or some legal protection is provided by the state, the company is not going to allow employees to attend conferences or dine out with clients. They are all afraid of the lawsuits...the downside of such a litigious society. — Sammy on In the News: Office towers are still empty

Their liquor license did not allow for any live music - so it doesn't matter if it was incidental or not, loud or not, amplified or not. They knew this too. There were so many complaints that the SLA got involved. They are lucky their liquor license wasn't immediately revoked. — DeeDee on The streets will now be even quieter…

We could hear it a block and a half away through closed windows and over the TV. They must have had a friend at the precinct because after a call to 311 they would go quiet pretty darn quickly, then start up again a half hour later. Glad it was shut down for good. — Anon on The streets will now be even quieter…

It was not good while it lasted. There were hundreds of complaints from neighbors about the live music on the sidewalk. Sure it may be festive if you only walked by once in a while, but having to endure it nightly for half a year was torture. 1803 never had a permit for live music even before Covid, not even for their indoor shows. They were violating their liquor license from the start. The first precinct and community board had addressed the issue with 1803 multiple times, they ignored any advice to self police. They decided to ignore that advice. I assure you, if you lived within hearing distance of the live band and had to hear it nightly against your wishes, you would have wanted it shut down as well. — DeeDee on The streets will now be even quieter…

Whether you are working in the office or from home, you are employed! I have been trying to get a job since my layoff in July. I've applied to Amex downtown and at least 100 other companies and crickets is all I hear! I'd give anything to work from home or go into the office but I don't even get a response from the companies I apply to. You are ALL very lucky! Sad times indeed! — Marjorie on In the News: Office towers are still empty

Wow. What an inspirational young talent. Go Oliver! — j. on Kids These Days: Oliver Boydell and his book, “He’s Got Moves”