Surely the vandalism was captured on some video cameras? — Marcus on Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City

I agree, artists aren't a commodity. They should be compensated in some way for their efforts, they are struggling as well, much like the restaurants. Also not everyone who lives here can afford to donate time at this point, as many are working from home and juggling family. It was always very generous of restaurants to give their time and resources for school events, this is a separate issue. Perhaps if professional Artist can't be compensated, then maybe artists could be students from Middle or High Schools who need practice and who don't mind volunteering their talent. There are a lot of talented students out there. — GreenButterfly on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Figures! Just another entitled Tribecan who has lost sight of (or has no idea) who pioneered and created his safe, beautiful neighborhood. Art is clearly just a commodity to him, not a skill or a talent or anything of value. Just a means to keeping his convenient neighborhood restaurants open. "So nice to see neighbors helping neighbors"... Sooo clueless. — Manuel on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

so sad.. — toni on Century 21 will close all stores; declares bankruptcy

It's true, the artists/designers who do the work should definitely be compensated for their time, but maybe it could be structured a bit more like a barter agreement. Perhaps all the participating restaurants could get together to create a "food credit" program and instead of paying the artists/designers money (cash) that most of the restaurants probably don't have available, they could issue a "food credit voucher" to each artist/designer, to be set at an agreed upon general amount, that could then be redeemed at any of the participating restaurants until the end of the calendar year. Just a thought. — Paul on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

I like this! I am happy to get involved and would consider a collaboration? Giving is a major component in fighting this pandemic. This ‘community’ boost might spark Tribeca nostalgia. I will contact Bill when I return from college road trip! Thanks for caring & giving your time & thoughts. — Susi on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Voting early is the way to go if you can make it work for you. I voted early in the last 2 elections and there was no waiting and ample social distancing measures in place. — Vicki Green on Election 2020: When and where to vote early

I sure hope the Warren and Church one does NOT come back. — Jason on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

This is 111 Washington, a long vacant site where the family that owns it has been squabbling amongst themselves for years. One party has bought the other one out and the site is now up for sale again or looking for joint venture to build what is expected to be a 50 story blue residential tower at some point in the future. Not sure what the cutouts mean, but I think it is to give the site more visibility. Maybe the owner will put something artistic on the plot inside? Or not. :-) — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Bull balancing act

New sign in WTC shopping concourse: I [heart] NYC Gifts. There goes the neighborhood. — Hudson River on Seen & Heard: The return of the Oculus

What a great idea! It is so nice to see neighbors helping neighbors. — Heather on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Hey you! Chill out. This is a good thing and Chambers Street is most definitely in TriBeCa. — TG on Nosy Neighbor: Where are the Black-owned businesses of Tribeca?

Duane Park Patisserie is open every day at 8am for our handmade breakfast menu including savory croissants + delicious Brooklyn Roasting coffee, to enjoy on our little outdoor garden. — madeline c lanciani on Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?

What can we do to individually petition our local representatives? — Trevor Jacobson on Citi Bike on Duane continues to cause troubles for businesses

It's infuriating what De Blasio is allowing the city to become. We pay (a lot of) taxes, we've been working hard an contributing to the revitalization of our loved downtown, and it is all deteriorating really fast. I worry about a tipping point, where it will be difficult to recover from. — Frank E. on Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City

Good idea but artists need to be paid for their work. Always. Artists are also struggling due to the pandemic. — Janet on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

I noticed the same thing in the Seaport a few days ago how ever all the cars had City Hall license plates. — Chris on Several car windshields smashed in Battery Park City

Not a Latina, just fyi. — Tribeca Citizen on Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy

Absolutely gorgeous Latina bodybuilder far right. <3 Da Claudio is getting the classic runaround. I say open Monday night bleep the city. If the city punishes them the issue could be magnified for local politicians. "Why can we be open on weekends buy not Mondays?" — wowza on Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy

The Upper West Side is indeed open, but they have not responded to my queries about ours. — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?

Any word on the future of Sarabeth’s? I heard that they were reopening the one on Amsterdam. — Meg on Nosy Neighbor: Who’s open for breakfast?

No! That is my dog's favorite place on earth! He won't understand! — Sean on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Not sure if it is going to help. Maybe contact the Ombuds person at the Health Dept and see if s/he can liaison with whoever is in charge of outdoor dinning inspections at DOT? To contact the Ombuds Office: If you have a specific complaint or compliment about how your inspection was conducted, the inspection process or the behavior of an inspector, you may contact the Ombuds Office by calling (646) 632-6253 or sending an email to infobfscs@health.nyc.gov. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/business/food-operators/food-service-establishment-ombuds-office.page#:~:text=To%20contact%20the%20Ombuds%20Office,%40health.nyc.gov. — TribecaMom on Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy

Just for the record, in the case of this effort and the involvement of Taste of Tribeca, is it partially to pay back the restaurants that for 25 years supported local schools -- and their kids and parents -- with their donations of time, staff and supplies at Taste and other fundraisers. — Tribeca Citizen on A homegrown effort to help restaurants — and bring some art to the streets

Already have her support. ???????? Truly!!! However, I am finally finally hoping to get a resolution so that we may strategize accordingly. In the meantime, it felt like the entire community came by to support! We just want to say, thank you, we would not still be here without your support! — Linda Marini on Da Claudio thwarted again by city bureaucracy