We’ll really miss Da Mikele. We frequently ordered from them and everything was great! Especially loved their pizzas and Caesar salads (with large thin slices of parmigiana cheese on top). ???? — SW on Recent closings in the neighborhood

I usually get norovirus from public pools, whether high-end hotel or rooftop pools or public pools. And with the Covid-19 pandemic still lurking around? No, thanks. I'll pass. — TLN on Field Trip: Astoria Pool

Perhaps we Tribeca citizens could hold a fundraiser for Pct 1 so they can afford to police our neighborhood as they did during the Giuliani & Bloomberg eras? Alternatively, we could create a nonprofit that would employ off-duty / retired cops to police the streets - we'd pay OT wages (prob better than what they're getting from De Blasio). I'm surprised people haven't started robbing outdoor diners - imagine eating dinner at the Odeon and then a car pulls up on W Bway. With the engine running, people could easily demand wallets, purses, jewelry, etc. and speed off...that would probably be a better score than Patron of the New. Be safe, my neighbors... — Commissioner Gordon on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

An armed robbery a block and a half away from the 1st precinct. Brings new meaning to the word brazen. Looks more like thieves now realize they can commit crimes without fear of arrest, or, if arrested, they will be released within 24 hours without bail. — Robert Berger on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

BRING BACK ECCO! — Tribeca Old Timer on Recent closings in the neighborhood

Ellen and Kevin were/are amazing people who truly loved my daughter Ariane and all the children. Ariane loved them and learned the meaning of sharing and caring at Park Preschool. We are sorry to see this fabulous school close. We will never forget you. Good luck with all your future work, play and life endeavors. I hope you know how much you meant to us. Susan — SUSAN BARRIE on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

A real shame. My son didn't go there, but I too, have walked past that cheerful little school for 20 years. Thank you to the owners, teachers and staff for all they've done for our kids, our neighborhood, and all the lives that they have touched...the ripple that goes beyond what we can even imagine. — Susan Duffy on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

Oh, man. My son's orientation was September 10, 2001. Whew! Less than a week after (maybe even that Friday?) they invited parents to someone's apartment, just to be together. My kid had been at their school for two hours tops, I didn't know anybody, and Kevin greeted me like we were best friends, hugged me, told me they were figuring it out. It was like that every day for our whole 5 years/two kids there. I know how hard they worked to keep the school open now because I saw the way they worked then, not just to get back into the building but to keep everybody together, to stay a community. Ellen and Kevin are the best. This breaks my heart. — Susan B. on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Chop House has 3 dining pavilions that extend past their building, blocking tons of parking, plus street tables blocking the sidewalk, and are serving in the park between them and 8 Spruce. People I know on the CB say that they can't do anything because of city inspector corruption. We just keep putting in 311 complaints with photos, reaching out to Chin's office, and the press. There was no issue with Da Claudio's seating - nobody parks there at night at the street is generally empty. WTF? — Lynda Lippin on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city

Hopefully New York City residents remember these shameful episodes in November and next year during the Mayor election... This is what you get with lunatic democrats leading cities and government — ThePeacefulWarrior on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

So, so sad. Park PreSchool was truly a community beacon - we educated both our children there, now in their mid-20s. I remember being part of the parents association during 9/11 to rally the community behind the School's reopening - in parents' homes before we were allowed back onsite. Ellen, Kevin, Emmaline, Josie - there is a permanent glow around those names for our family. Your ministrations have raised a generation of independent, respectful, loving Tribecans. — Judy & Charles on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

I'm in agreement, except the police blocking streets. The chosen street blockades I support 100%. Want to provide an easy vehicle entry and exit from the Holland Tunnel & Brooklyn bridge - not to mention West side hgwy & the FDR - for another night of bridge-and-tunnel led SOHO destruction, looting & anarchy? Go ahead. Take the barricades and police off the streets and announce open season. That's the worst solution for small business owners and downtown residents IMO. Look I'm frustrated with unnecessary police brutality. It must stop. I completely support peaceful protesting for groups to have their collective causes voiced and heard. But, Anarchy? No. That's why we have police. To protect, serve and remain order. I for one, am happy and grateful we have our 1st Precinct making decisions that help protect our community. — MattieNYC on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city

Chin is useless unless it is an opportunity to get a photo in the newspaper or Cable TV — perry Rothenberg on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city

Good one Sonia/Charlotte! — TribecaMommy on Where in Tribeca?

I sent Margaret Chin's office a long message through FaceBook urging them to find a solution and fast. They wrote back to me that they were on it...whatever that means. There is plenty of sidewalk on the corner a bit further down from DaClaudio that has a vacant store on it. They could set up there, as I'm sure no one will rent that spot anytime soon. It's absolutely ridiculous to not give them the spot across the way, especially since the businesses on the other side didn't seem to complain. it's City Government at its worse. And you're right, the area around Theater Alley is suffering. Shame. — Valentina on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city

glad to see it go, not handicapped accessible and lazy officers — chaia wynman on Chase and Capital One to close local branches

I remember when Kevin and Ellen opened up. I am amazed i can remember that far back . And just down the street from The downtown Community Center and across from PS 234, The Park Preschool was a staple in our infrastructure of raising children. They will be missed ! Not sure i will be able to walk by there without a tear in my eye. Bob Townley Founder and Executive Director Manhattan Youth — Bob Townley on Park Preschool is closing permanently after 31 years

I agree, Lisa. I have used the Chase Branch on Greenwich at Murray for years, and they are always friendly and helpful. I think that demonizing banks in general is ridiculous, BTW. — SW on Chase and Capital One to close local branches

Reads like an ad. — Jezz on Patron of the New patrons robbed at gunpoint

Council Member Chin has been fighting actively on our behalf. However, the city needs to see what the block now looks like now that we are closed. The neighboring businesses have also suffered. Theatre Alley is now overflowing with garbage. Is this what the Mayor wants??? — LCM on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city

Yaffa’s ? Before Yaffa’s it was Prescott’s . — Andy on Tribeca in the 1980s

Sheesh, that was quick. Yes, though it is now the Kataoka Jewelry space... — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

I can live without indoor dining if necessary, but how long can restaurants survive without it while paying NYC level rents? What about all their employees, the majority of whom are barely getting by when things were normal? Also, many Scandinavian counties, Canada and resort towns in the US have outdoor dining when the weather turns colder- provide heaters, or people will just keep their warm coats on. People eat and drink outside when skiing, so certainly we can do it too. We have to be creative here and adapt, but also let restaurants have a fighting chance to survive, and keep employing hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. — Robert Ripps on Recent openings around the neighborhood

I believe that is on Franklin Street, between Greenwich & Hudson, which if my memory serves me correctly, was the old River run space... — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

DeBlasio is destroying small businesses and the entire city. Shame on him - he should resign. 32 staff members and a lovely family hurting for something that can be easily rectified. Shame, shame, shame DeBlahBlah.... — michael C on Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city