You mean the extremely popular street seating? The one that has more use as open space than free private vehicle parking? Why do you dislike it? People seem to be voting with their butts in the seats that it's a great neighborhood amenity. — DB on Seen & Heard: Laughing Man 2.0 coming along

RE: Trinity Commons....It is NOT the new school at 77 Greenwich. It is the new office tower built by Trinity Holdings (and connected to Trinity Church via the bridge) at 74 Trinity. The new tower will have at its base a Community Center that will serve the neighborhood with classes, seminars, meeting rooms, etc. It will be a great addition to the neighborhood. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Community Board 1 agendas for December

So thankful for the work Manny does with our children! Lucas has learned so much from him, and this is both in terms of soccer and how to be nice and a team player on the field. Obrigadissimo, Dankeschoen and Thanks a lot, Manny! — Carsten and Lucas on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny is amazing. I spent a decade on the ball fields watching him gently ref and guide the kids on the field. He is great with the girls in particular. But what may people don't know is that Manny also coaches a team of downtown mom's who have gotten off the side line. He brings his signature warmth and kindness to this group. He is THE BEST! — amanda on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Soccer and Manny are synonymous - can’t imagine soccer occurring downtown without him. It would not be soccer season without Manny on the pitch. A big thank you Manny for all many years of inspiring kids, helping coaches, training refs and sharing your passion of the game with us “older kids” - you not only made soccer better but life too. — Demetri on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, what can anyone say about Manny? That he is focused, unselfish, driven. Exemplified in every conversation and in every action, appearing impervious to age, he is a spirit, undeniable, indomitable. A lifelong athlete striving to stay connected regardless of the role. He can evolve to any situation; fair, gentle but stern, true to his family and sport, both his passions. I am a stranger, but Manny always made my children and I feel like we were a part of his family. — Raphael Castillo MD on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Unless you're talking about a walmart, target or a Kohl's, not sure which stores you mean. This place was obviously not built for the people of New Jersey nor for the working people of New York. It's meant to be a tourist trap and a place where high end brands can show off their wares for advertising. No one is making any money in this place. That's why it really is a boondogle, a white elephant and i suspect will soon become like every other mall in America that no one can afford: an empty, pathetic monument to government waste - a rich man's trick gone wrong. — rpsabq on Seen & Heard: Three Store Closings at the World Trade Center Mall

Congrats , Manny! Well deserved and long overdue. We are lucky to have you as a part of our community, coaching our children. — The Bradshaws on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Since my boys were babies, they have been running around the battery park fields playing soccer and interacting with Manny. We are so incredibly lucky to have him as part of our downtown community. I am so happy to learn more about his upbringing, a true mentor to our downtown kids. I know friends who have moved out of the neighborhood or gone back overseas to their home countries, but no one forgets Manny. Whenever we see him, we say hi and there is always a smile on his face. Thank you Manny for all you do and for all you stand for. — CeCe Coffin on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Thank you ???? Manny! — Sharon DeWit on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny you are a walking legend - we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your hard work and youthful spirit. Here’s to the next 10 years of 8am games! Go Monarcas!! — Rich Wesolowski on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Congrats, Manny! Manny is a true asset to the Tribeca community! He has coached my sons’ teams and has coached a team of soccer moms! He really believes in all of his players and has taught them so much about having a positive attitude. — Erin Abrams on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Congratulations Manny. You gave me ten minutes goal keeper instruction the other day after game. Really appreciate. — Shiding WU on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Right you are, James. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Bravo Manny! You bring much joy and spirit to our community and to DSL. Congrats! — Turgay Mehmet on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

We are great, great fans of Manny, a great human being, a joy to the community. We are very lucky to have him around! — Joao, Tatiana and Francisco on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Puffys Tavern. Hudson at Harrison — James on Where in Tribeca?

Are there any updates to this article? 2 elderly friends of my mom live in Gateway. One in 400 and another in 200. They asked me to write as one lease ends June other in July. That’s only 6 months months away after Holidays. We need time to assist them as one has lived there for over 30 years! — Carmen on Gateway tenants battling to keep rents ‘affordable’

Rita - rent stabilization was to be applied to the units which were under lease during the rent abatement period. Without a rent stabilized lease, the penalty to the landlord includes: - Stabilization for life (while the tenant is still a leasee), and - Rent overcharge refund Once the tax abatement is done, if the tenant had a valid rent stabilized lease, the landlord could have de-registered the apartment making it a market rate unit. While I do have a real estate license, I am no lawyer, but I agree the landlord knew about the abatement (how couldn't they?!), and the 421-g exposure on purchase of the buildings. Their recent quarterly conference call indicated the lawsuit should have no real impact on their revenue and net profit. Yet they are fighting so hard to maintain an illegal position vis-à-vis their tenants. Strange. — John - 50 MTA on 50 Murray tenant suit headed to the top

Manny is a true Tribeca Citizen. I couldn't think of a more deserving recipient for all that he does for the community. He loves the beautiful game and is instrumental to the success of the Downtown Soccer League! — Christiano Ronaldo on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Bikes are great in their lane. But as someone who takes the M55 bus daily downtown for work, I just hope narrowing the roadway doesn’t force cars into the bus lane making the M55 ,one of the slowest in the city , even slower. — Jean Grillo on Dedicated bike lane coming for Broadway in Fidi

Let's not forget Dudley of the eponymous Paw shop on Greenwich at Duane! Dudley used to sun himself on summer days sitting on the doorsill of the store watching the various canines parading by, occasionally acknowledging them by making a little woof sound. I would sometimes join him sitting there. He was a big dog and he liked to lean on me while we watched together. — George Bacon on Where Are They Now? The first shopdogs of Tribeca

Now that LM has expanded will the street seats be eliminated forever? Please! Bring back those Sunday pick-up Volleyball games on Duane Street. (Perhaps most readers don't know to what I am referring). Stella's new home is lovely and uplifting for shopping. And to know our neighborhood still has and will support independent merchants. — neighbor on Seen & Heard: Laughing Man 2.0 coming along

What happened? I am very intrigued... — DTNYCMA on Seen & Heard: Laughing Man 2.0 coming along

How long is rent stabilization required? Is the tax abatement set for so many years and then rents are allowed to increase? Seems like the company that bought the buildings should’ve been aware Of the problems in trying to increase the rents. — Rita Henry on 50 Murray tenant suit headed to the top