Le Pet Spa in Battery Park is open! Amazing grooming and they have some supplies at well. Thrilled Pamper Ur Pets is still open, they are so kind and helpful — Jessica on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

Really? This place consistently returned clothes smelling worse then when they were dropped of. I’ve heard they are focusing their efforts on a French showering venture. — Bo$$y on Seen & Heard: Basketball courts are open

pup culture is open!- they are THE BEST! they have taken care of my 15yr old Rusty since he was 3 months old. — madeline c lanciani on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

Last I heard, it was not against the law to be homeless... Although if it was, then maybe we would come up with better solutions to help these people. — Robert Ripps on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Also Oh To Be A Dog is still going strong! ohtobeadog.com — Shannon on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

I have also noticed some shady doings on that street which involve money and about 5-6 men hanging around that do not appear to be homeless. Looks like drug interactions... — Kathy on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Good point about sidewalk bridges. There is now a big set up on Murray and Church as well. — Tribeca Citizen on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

This is so very sad. It makes me so upset that the City cannot do more to provide the help these people need. There is also a homeless encampment in the Benson Place alley. I would add that scaffolding, in addition to being a nuisance in many ways, also creates opportunities for homeless encampments. Street scaffolding is not a housing solution for the homeless! These people need homes and professional health care. Maybe if the City put as much effort into housing homeless individuals as it did engulfing the entire city under sidewalk sheds this wouldn't be as big of a problem. — FiDiGuy on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Also Big City Woof Walker is a delightful bunch of local walkers! — Rachel on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

I saw French Cleaners open a few days here and there during Covid. Very sad they are now gone. — A on Seen & Heard: Basketball courts are open

Sad news. Just around corner from the First Precinct station house. What are the Police doing? — perry Rothenberg on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Is this the view that merchants and restaurants have for the future of Tribeca. I think YES — Howie on Alumnae will close permanently this month

For those who have families and are renting: time to leave the city. At least for a year or two. We will not have 'normal' until a vaccine comes (if and when). With the level of unemployment, inequality and suffering that this crisis brought, the city won't be as friendly as before. And what about the approach of City government and the police? "We have tried talking to him to convince him to leave, but he doesn't listen. Hopefully one day". Families that are working from home: why pay NYC prices to be holed up in your small apt, when you can't go out (and there's nothing to go out to in the first place)? — Frank E. on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Sad to hear. They had such a warm sign up during the shut down. I feel for all of these retailers. A good friend has a shoe line that was built online, but the pandemic also hindered and delayed production. So tough right now — PATRICK Valentino on Alumnae will close permanently this month

We've been going to Five & Dime for a happy hour drink weekly for a bit now! They have an amazing Aperol Spritz and such a nice area out front to enjoy. — Kristin on Seen & Heard: Mulberry & Vine is back open

yes, a lot of invaders are restored by enthusiasts as just getting some tiles is rather easy. anyone in possession of a legit street piece, say one that was taken down within hours of invader putting it up, is still pretty worthless. real collectors will not buy them as they are so easily forged. invader does create one additional piece for each street, they are called "aliases" and come with an official certificate of authenticity. These are the pieces that now fetch between 20 and 500k at auction depending on the image and size. the most rabid buyers are in asia as invader continues to set personal auction records in hong kong. this audience would never buy a street stolen piece, they are worthless( and usually very hard to get down intact) — invaded on Weekend Distance Activity: Find the Space Invaders (or what’s left of them)

Yes! Of course. Just added. — Tribeca Citizen on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

If it's any consolation, I have heard that one is not an original. That said, I agree with you. — Tribeca Citizen on Weekend Distance Activity: Find the Space Invaders (or what’s left of them)

How about Pup Culture on Hudson? That’s a terrific place! — Meg on Dudley’s Paw, Wagging Tail, Petco and now AKC Canine Retreat

I am a fan of space invader and take photos of these pieces whenever I see them. Today (7/15/20 around 2:30pm), I saw a woman and a man in their 20s, stealing the green one in the middle (between Worth and Hudson Street). I ask the woman why taking it out and she said because it's worth thousands of dollars. I told her I am a fan and they belong to the streets... and the man was filming me with his phone and the woman said "Well, I don't know how rich you are.... but you will be able to see this in a museum few years later". I had to walk away feeling sad.I hope these thieves learn to appreciate street arts someday. — JC on Weekend Distance Activity: Find the Space Invaders (or what’s left of them)

Just heard the very sad news about my buddy Andy. He was such a wonderful and friendly person. I wish miss him so much and will especially miss the big hugs he would always give me when I visited his restaurant. — Joseph Mannion on Andy Koutsoudakis Sr., owner of Tribeca’s Kitchen, dies from the coronavirus

Very few restaurants and businesses have updated their websites, I have found. I think it is one more cost they don't want to incur. Best is to check social media. — Tribeca Citizen on The latest openings around the neighborhood

Thanks, yes did the same. Appreciate the huge challenges the restaurant industry faces, still surprised some can’t just give a short update on their website and social channels (we remain closed, we’re reopening, etc). Hope these 2 open soon! — E on The latest openings around the neighborhood

The people of Tribeca need to open their lofts to these people. Pretend they are cute lost dogs and help them survive! Thanks much. — Bob on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

So as long as they are respectful it's okay to "live in the area"? Attention all homeless people: just be respectful and they'll let you camp on their streets! Pass the word! — GoodGod on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors