Very interesting! In the conclusion of the report they note some opportunities for a changing demographic: “Perhaps a mid market clothing retailer or eatery that has lacked the rent money or addressable market to tackle Tribeca previously can leverage the weak commercial leasing market to acquire a quality storefront and find success with the thousands of less affluent folks that are moving to the neighborhood.” Maybe not such a bad thing if the neighborhood adjusts a little. — JP on Analyzing the economic impact of covid in Tribeca

Love the data stories, thank you. — MQ on Analyzing the economic impact of covid in Tribeca

We left in April. We have kids. Everything being closed sucks. But the real issue for us is the descent into lawlessness. I hope to be back one day, but not I'm not optimistic at the moment. — Daniel on Analyzing the economic impact of covid in Tribeca

Congratulations Ro! Great article! Can’t wait to see the show & see the clothes! — Joanne Augello on Portrait of the Artist: Rosemary Lepre Forman

So nice to see Andy Jr carry on his dads legacy! What a great story! RIP dear friend. Can't wait to come by next week and patronize. Support all local restaurants and bars! Our city is dying right now. We need all the support we can get. Good luck Andy! God bless you and the family. — New York on In the News: Tribeca’s Kitchen on Today

My husband and I have been going to Marc Forgione since its ineption: aka FORGE. It is our favorite restaurant for the creative menu, the atmosphere and the people. When Khe-Yo was born, it became our lunch table. The people there a terrific and the neighborhood really, really, needed a delicious place to eat that was affordable and comfortable. I’ll be happy to go to the go fund me page that Marc set up and donate to such a worthy cause. — Dana SR on Marc Forgione will close for the winter

I am so sad! Such great people that work there and always so nice! LOVE their coffee and avocado toast! Will miss them! I do hope they come back soon the days when life gets back to normal! — Cordcutter on Aroma Espresso Bar has closed permanently

The trampoline may be from the gymnastic school on that block which shuttered a while back. Business owner probably left in the commercial space and maybe someone then took it to the street. Just a guess. — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: Look out below

oh wow, i remember when aroma launched in the city. it was such a thing. — j. on Aroma Espresso Bar has closed permanently

Great profile, shows how hard work and dedication pays off. I can’t wait to watch Bridge & Tunnel. Cheers to you and all the crew who worked hard under these crazy circumstances to get this done. — Abe on Portrait of the Artist: Rosemary Lepre Forman

Thanks, James! I'll note that currently the ferry operators get to stay out there during their two-week tours. Lucky. — Tribeca Citizen on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Permanent housing is zoning use group 2. Dormitories are zoning use group 3. Only permanent residential development is barred until at least 2060, under the 2003 deed agreement. Hotels, dormitories, faculty housing, short-term artist or cultural residences and caretaker housing (all in other zoning use groups) are permissible. — James on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

It’s sad that they had to close. But that’s no excuse for the mess they’ve left on the street. A disgrace. Trash, mounds of earth, a sidewalk shed slowly falling apart. Walked by there today, Dec 28. — Richard on Last call at Ward III

The 'Take a Stroll' photos and accompanying story is a thing of beauty. A real prize...totally uplifting and so well done. A thrill joining the tour and just thinking about the beer at the end! Will be reading this again! THANK YOU!!!!!! — joan martling on The best (and maybe only) way to celebrate the holidays: Take a stroll.

Thanks for these wonderful photos! — SW on The best (and maybe only) way to celebrate the holidays: Take a stroll.

A center for climate solutions? Why not. On Governors Island? Makes sense. Why not have NYC positioned as a leader in climate change research? It would be a good thing, but within the current plan it's just too big. A better justification for the density is absolutely necessary...and after that justification fails, a more realistic, revised plan should be submitted. I have to assume that it's possible to create a remarkable, world-class center for climate solutions on Governors Island without it being "too much." The island has a ton of restrictions as to what can and can't be located there, so when we find something positive that can fit within the "deed", why not support it? 172 acres minus the 25 or 30 that a revised plan would call for, still leaves plenty of green space for the public to enjoy...especially if there is also useable public space designed within the center's footprint. Reduce the scope of the plan (especially the height) and create a facility that is both aesthetically pleasing and comprehensively valuable...and be happy with that result. — Paul on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

I am pretty sure it's considered accessory to the academic use. — Tribeca Citizen on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Fun engaging profile to read this morning. Looking forward to the Ed Burns project! — j, on Portrait of the Artist: Rosemary Lepre Forman

If no housing is allowed, then how are they getting away with dormitories? Just wondering. — Matine on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Absolutely NO housing is allowed on Governors Island. The deed forbids it. — Luis Vazquez on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Sorry that was “homeless families.” — Karen on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

Considering the amount of vacancies in Manhattan right now (retail, commercial, apartments) this project is absolutely unnecessary. Governors Island is a green space jewel that needs to be protected from a project such as this. What can we do to stop this from happening? — S Ring on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

What about using one of the empty islands surrounding NYC and building housing for home families? — Karen on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

I think this particular use of the island - for climate change research and policy development - certainly justifies the rezoning. I am all for green space, but I've been living in NY for 55 years and I have NEVER been to Governor's Island. You may say that's my fault, but it is a function of the island being totally underutilized. And in a City as jam packed as ours, there seems to be no reason for that when green development is possible and could serve a greater good. — james greenberg on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

way way too much development. it will make governor's island just another example of new york development greed. it's just like the ridiculous plans for pier 40 development that were shot down. they always start with something over the top and then bargain back down to something that will still be too big... sigh. — josh on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island