I was just looking up the school's address to send Kevin & Ellen a copy of my new children's book, Jackson: In School With My Special Teachers. I spent several years working as an itinerant teacher (SEIT) at Park Preschool, and in fact it was there that I began my morning on 9/11. (I just heard from the young student I was slated to work with, named Noah, who is now a college grad with a new daughter!) I will miss Park Preschool, and will always keep them and my experiences there in my heart. Wishing everyone the best on their new chapters. — Loren Svetvilas on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

Hi Zigi ! Thank you! I am happy too make masks that are beautiful and functional and comfortable to wear ! Much love from NYC to Vienna !❤️😊❤️ — Ruthy Byers on Made in Tribeca: The timely creations of Ruthy Byers

Walking past Zona the other day I noticed that they had poured concrete foundations directly on top of the massive granite sidewalk stones on Harrison. While I may be incorrect in questioning the legality of such such construction, it just didn't seem right. Oh yeah, also, those guys were always open late, with tables drunkenly singing at the tops of their lungs on a nightly basis. I actually assumed that they were running Karoke nights given the sound but never bothered investigating. Nothing says Covid safety like belting out a few tunes in an enclosed structure!! Sounded like folks were having fun though. — Observation on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

I have been seeing a lot of the dead fish at the south end, especially in the South Cove. Sometimes I think it even smells a bit fishy. I’m curious why there aren’t flocks of seagulls eating them. Does anybody know if seagulls won’t eat dead fish? I’ve seen a few gulls riding the waves and flying by but not a whole lot more than usual. And if that night heron still hangs out on Pier 25 (haven’t seen him/her lately) would s/he eat dead fish? — Hudson River on Nosy Neighbor: Why are there so many dead fish in the river?

I love the idea of converting this space into green park space. My only concern would be whether the various shadowy under-roadbed areas become a magnet for crime. But it's a clever solution to the pollution problem from car exhaust (and reducing congestion would of course help alleviate that problem as well). — Marcus on Broken Spaces: Imagining a new four-acre St. John’s Park

Beautiful restoration of the clock. The clock in front of the Roxy Hotel has always been a favorite local icon, and I'm glad we have this historic one as well. Well done. — Marcus on It’s Time.

I highly endorse that activity. — Tribeca Citizen on It’s Time.

Such a lovely piece. — j. on Made in Tribeca: The timely creations of Ruthy Byers

Wonderful photo, James. The importance of preserving an Historic district. Buildings that gracefully transition from industry to dwelling. — Suellen on Filling in a few of the historical gaps at 71 Hudson

So happy to see this! The new menu (and website) looks great. — Kristin on Tribeca’s Kitchen is back open for delivery

How wonderful! I look forward to a time when I can sit at a table with a cup of coffee and read more TC! — JVZ on It’s Time.

Great find, James! I added it to the post and stuck in one a bit further downtown -- Warren and West Broadway in 1914, the current drycleaner -- that Ken Smith dug up recently. — Tribeca Citizen on Filling in a few of the historical gaps at 71 Hudson

Great photo. Just for fun: 1902, via NY Historical Society: http://dcmny.org/islandora/object/nyhs%3A961/datastream/OBJ/view — James on Filling in a few of the historical gaps at 71 Hudson

congrats Ruth, with everything that you are doing, your artistic inspirations are showing! A great review on your talent. Hugs from Vienna — zigi mueller-matyas on Made in Tribeca: The timely creations of Ruthy Byers

@hm @Kathy TC beat me to it. But nobody is forcing you to eat in an enclosed structure, or in any restaurant (outside or inside). Perhaps make your own food instead of worrying about whether the virus hangs in the air in a plastic bubble with ventilation. As someone who almost died from the virus (and is 100% certain how I was infected), I can tell you what I do. I certainly don’t criticize others for deciding to eat in a separate enclosed space rather than taking the risk - even outside - of contamination while eating and talking maskless others. Why people are generally jerks with no compassion never ceases to amaze me. — StrollerlessTribecaHottie on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

Do you know of a single liberal or conservative that is a DeBlasio supporter? I sure don't. Democrats and Republicans hate him equally. Sorry to burst your bubble, but nobody likes him. — DeeDee on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

Very few of the patrons at Zona are Tribecans. It's clear that it's younger people traveling to the neighborhood to dine in the over crowded hotboxes. Even my kids could recognize that this restaurant wasn't following Covid rules. For the record the beat cops can't issue citations for Covid violations for anything related to outdoor dining unless there is an actual crime happening. This is a new rule. If the noise continues to annoy neighbors, and they make enough 311 calls and enough complaints to the SLA then the first precinct can write citations about misuse of police resources (or something like that). Make sure Community Board 1 knows. They don't have a lot of power, but they do work with the SLA and set closing hours and other rules during normal times. — Anon on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

Darth, frankly you have no idea what you're talking about. I've never seen a cooler hoodie, perhaps buy one for me? it's easier than complaining. and the NYC parks gear is perfect. clearly you're not a native... you wouldn't get it. no more negativity Mo — Mo Israel on Seen & Heard: A new look for Downtown Yogurt

Why is eating in an unventilated bubble okay? Doesn't the virus hang in the air? — hm on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

If it seats one party, it can have four sides. From the DOT's regs: "Enclosed structures, such as plastic domes, will be allowed for individual parties and must have adequate ventilation to allow for air circulation." All of the plans must be approved by the DOT -- you have to apply, you can't just build. — Tribeca Citizen on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

Not sure why you refer to them as dollhouses. They look like private rooms like many restaurants offer. Why would they not be legal? If you book one you’re not sharing indoor dining air/space with anyone who is not in your party. Take a look around - many restaurants in this (and other cities) offer the same. Just because it’s not clear/plastic/glass and the walls are opaque - why does that matter? Why is eating in a private bubble or greenhouse ok with you but not a hut (“ dollhouse”)? People need to worry about themselves, as my 4 year old niece says. So much negativity here in general. — StrollerlessTribecaHottie on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

A lovely review and Ruthy’s eye for style and tailoring talents have been enhancing my wardrobe for years - and now I have a perfect stocking stuffer for all my friends and family — Jane Weiss on Made in Tribeca: The timely creations of Ruthy Byers

I agree - let's keep it classy people. We are all on the same side here. — Tribeca Proud on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

Hopefully Gone is a Diblasio supporter, hence why they don't see that crime has gone up, and trying to tear down working people and establishment. Don't bother arguing with them. They are probably Karen/Ken with their cell phone at hand. — Oh Geez Stop on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases

What is going on with the "doll Houses" that are on the corner of Hudson & Harrison for the Korean restaurant? How is this legal? They are basically mini restaurants- four sides and a door. Too many restaurants are taking advantage of the lack of enforcement by the city. (Yes, I know it is a tough time for restaurants and not all are in violation). — Kathy on Zona Tribeca closes for covid cases