Hi Katya, I read the articles you linked. I'm not sure they support the point you want to make (about privileged white women or something) and wonder if you actually read Pam's account before posting. The first link was an article from last year when there were numerous murders of homeless people. The support for not calling 311 was an interview with one homeless man who said they do not come with food and a blanket like the ad shows. Yet he did say that he wants a permanent home. The second was an article that was not specific to NYC, but a generic article saying not to call 911 or 311 without any specifics. The third link was to an organization that provides legal services for people who need it most. While an admirable organization, I do not think it is the solution to the issue described here. As far as we know, there are no outstanding warrants or other legal issues. As Pam indicated, calling 311 helps involve DHS. In my experience, the call is escalated to the police if there is some suggestion of violence or aggressive behavior. As Pam's post discussed, there have been instances of such behavior which is why the police have been involved. Her post also describes how Manhattan Outreach Consortium is continuing to do outreach to the homeless people on Franklin but they do not want to leave the location and so nothing can be done. I'm baffled as to how you read the post above and came away with 311 was the wrong tool. It was the tool to get a homeless outreach program involved. No one was harmed by that outreach and no one has been moved. — Ellen on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

You can only vote in the primary if you are a registered Democrat. Since the Republicans have not put forward a realistic candidate recently, that's the only election that matters. — Ellen on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

It might not have been drug transactions. People wait in line in front of Patron of the New to buy clothes and often pay with cash. — Ellen on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Walked by Fidi and saw that 150 Market at the corner of William and Fulton Streets is closed until further notice. — TribecaMom on Recent closings around the neighborhood

I rely on this place! The staff is wonderful and they have everything! I hope they decide to stick around! — Elyse on Tribeca Hardware is closing at the end of the summer

The silence is heavenly/deafening. I knew they were bogus when we got an inspector to "inspect" at the height and they were pronounced an "essential" They better figure something quickly to stop the slippage. — Dianne Talan on Construction is suspended temporarily at 86 Warren

I think you meant WINDOWS not 'widows' in writing "I bet she was complaining when we opened our widows at 7pm each night to bang" etc. :-) — James on Tribeca’s Kitchen will reopen this week

I walked by on Monday and they were working on it. It’s going to look awesome.. a floor, plants and completely covered! — Lis7 on The latest openings around the neighborhood

Bad timing. economy is in tailspin. probably more demand for high end parking for both residents and commuters who are now driving to work as opposed to using mass transit. — perry Rothenberg on N. Moore parking garage will be converted to offices

Drift In has done some aesthetically pleasing renovations to the space over the past weeks. It has lots of shade as well. Grand Banks and Drift In are both great additions to the Hudson and pandemic appropriate. All outside. — MBCG on Seen & Heard: Holy Ground taking to-go to new level

Dr. Steven Simonte was my allergist since he came to Tribeca a number of years ago. I received notice of the closing of his office at least two months in advance, with plenty of time to get records. There was also a list of recommended allergists in the neighborhood. — Robert Pearson on Recent closings around the neighborhood

Wondering when the garage portion of the current building will close and/or changeover to the new project since I am assuming there will no longer be a garage at this site. — Richard Kurtz on N. Moore parking garage will be converted to offices

LOL.....Office space...thats exactly what you need in tribeca you fools...wasting millions of dollars. tell me how in the world this makes sense. there is so much office space in this city bldg with soon be filing bancruptcy and these guys think a random northmore street is a good idea...what i am possibly missing.... — adam glassman on N. Moore parking garage will be converted to offices

Always the kritic. Your seething anger, nasty insults and simple stereotypes shouldn't be directed at Pam or residents, but with how the city handles the situation after someone calls 311, which is exactly what the city advises residents to do. Or you could just continue to write your snarky and self-righteous comments. Like me. — Jim Smithers on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Good retort to Dee Dee. I bet she was complaining when we opened our widows at 7pm each night to bang pots and pans, ring bells, blow whistles, to show gratitude and appreciation for all the essential workers. Does she not get that the beloved owner of the restaurant was one of the first people to pass away in the city from the virus? I've lived in TriBeCa since 1994 and I'm so tired of all the "Dee Dee's" in the neighborhood. I've had to dive out their ways as they push their double wide perambulators down a single wide sidewalk on their way to a Pilate's class. It's all about THEM! ugh, get out. — JMc on Tribeca’s Kitchen will reopen this week

Thank you for the link, but I still live in Tribeca and my concerns are here. If you don't want people to be homeless, then please educate yourself on the matter: calling 311 is essentially policing unhoused individuals, which results in causing them suffering, trouble, incarceration and other sorts of problem. Here is some reading: https://gothamist.com/news/homeless-new-yorkers-skeptical-of-citys-latest-effort-to-bring-them-indoors https://invisiblepeople.tv/ultimate-guide-to-calling-police-on-homeless-people/ But the easiest way to know that 311 is not the solution is by asking the actual homeless individuals about it. Most importantly, I recommend this link: https://snp.urbanjustice.org/ It's a great resource and I strongly encourage you to reach out to them if you are indeed concerned about the betterment of conditions for unhoused people. Not only are they a heap of help to those in need, I'm sure you'll be able to do way more good if you get in touch with them and ask how you can solve homelessness in the area. You're familiar with many business owners, residents, and you have a resource to speak about: a collaboration with Safety Net could do wonders. Because they actually help lift people up, as does our local Tribeca Mission https://www.bowery.org/ that could also be wonderful potential partners. Instead of telling people to call 311 to break up encampments, please consider a holistic approach of advocacy and action and lead your community to heal not police. — Katya Kazbek on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

heard jack's both reade & roxy are closing at the end of next month too — RB on Recent closings around the neighborhood

Just to complete the list, El Vez and Blue Smoke are also open on that same street. — Jason on The latest openings around the neighborhood

Yes, see this post for details. It is called TK Patio. — Tribeca Citizen on The latest openings around the neighborhood

Tribeca’s Kitchen has opened. Andy Jr. is keeping his dad’s place going. — S on The latest openings around the neighborhood

Clearly we have a lot of disagreements here, and that's fine, but unlike you, I do not feel anyone should have to live on the street. New York City is one of the few cities in the country that guarantees housing. The best way to help the homeless is to contact DHS through 311. The agency contracts out with non-profits who have trained social workers who work with people to get them shelter. And you can find Erik in Santa Barbara at his new publication, Siteline. — Tribeca Citizen on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Are they pausing construction now that the perimeter of the foundation is completed? Not much call for luxury hotels these days. — James on Construction Update: What is essential and what is not?

You overplayed your hand when you wrote “white straight woman vibes”. — Stop it on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

No, no, no, COVID-19 is the real disease! Look it up! It's for real! 149K+ deaths in the US alone! Affluenza is just a bullshit term. Where in this post was Pam encouraging that "kind of attitude" or being "staggeringly heartless"? I will want to have a word with her toot sweet! Also, can you please share with us the link to Katya's Karing Koalition fundraiser so that we can support your tireless efforts to save the world from your stereotypes? I will really try to remember to donate after I am done with my SoulCycle Zoom session. — Jim Smithers on A homeless encampment on Franklin and frustrated neighbors

Probably? I view that as a benefit rather than a bug. — malcolm on N. Moore parking garage will be converted to offices