Agree 100 percent. Displaced residents such as I were allowed one visit on Sept. 15 to 41 River Terr. (next door to Stuyvesant), which was in the frozen zone. We had about 20 min. to retrieve clothes, toss rotting food, and the like. Climbed 30-plus flight of stairs to find all apartment doors propped open. Some unidentified gov't authority had placed mechanical air-sniffing devices in every apartment. The feds classified the results and declared the air safe. "Thanks" to Jerry Nadler, Chuck Schumer, Geo. Pataki, and Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg for doing nothing to bring the truth forward on this. — B on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

Columbia, Normandy Close on Major Tribeca Purchase https://therealdeal.com/2019/12/03/columbia-normandy-close-on-205m-purchase-of-250-church-street/ — James on In the News: 250 Church future up for grabs?

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do, Manny! Our downtown community is so lucky to have you! — Malini, Ajay, Avani, Arjun on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Every level of government lied to the people of Lower Manhattan after 9/11, as did publications like The NY Times. Getting Wall Street, and business, up and running was simply more important that people’s health. The two people who stood strong and told the truth were Juan Gonzalez, an award winning investigative journalist at the Daily News, and a female PhD scientist at the EPA who emailed invaluable scientific information and advice to people who contacted her. For which she was demoted. She sued, and got her job back. I may sound like a crank, but the many, many people who got sick after believing what they were told is proof that you should never, ever trust the government about environmental and health issues after a disaster. — A. on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

Good idea. You obviously know a lot about pesticides. We should also spray pesticides on the playground swings and sand boxes to deter annoying children. — Jim Smithers on First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza

This is what the DOE said. I guess if you were 3 at the start of pre-k at 89 or 150 in 2001, about to turn four in the next three months, you could be 21? — Tribeca Citizen on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

You state in the article students could be as young as 23 where as they could have been s my son was in 2001 . — Alan davis on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

Any new news on this site? Seems to have been dormant for 6 or so months... — Steve L. on Stopwork order slows progress at 65 W. Broadway

Have you seen the plaza lately? Dog owners with no consideration are using the flower beds as their pets personal litter box. No matter how many plants or flowers are planted, they all look like garbage shortly after. I hope the building starts putting pesticides and signs in the flower bed to deter annoying pet owners. I'd like to see blooming flowers when I walk out of my building, not piss stains on the corners of the building and dog poop in the flower beds. — Concerned Citizen on First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza

In addition to the Alsatian Christmas Village debut on Thursday at 5:00 PM, there is also the Tree Lighting at the NY Stock Exchange (with various performances and appearances from 2-6 PM) and the Holiday Lights celebration at the South Cove in BPC from 6:00 - 8:00. The Seaport lit its tree last night and Brookfield Place and the Oculus already have all of their decorations up. Ice rinks are up and running at Brookfield and atop Pier 17. It's a beautiful time of the year downtown and every year it gets better. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Pere Noel and friends come to Bowling Green

Manny is the greatest. Always positive, helpful and encouraging. Thanks so much! Ben, Maya, Eric & Chiya — Eric Silver on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny! There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for your commitment to the families of our neighborhood. You are not just the person of the month..how about nearly 25+ years on our fields if my memory serves me correctly. You are a mentor, a beloved person, and role model for not just the kids, but all who have been lucky enough to have had you in our lives. Not just downtown but on the field at Chelsea piers, and at many PSAL leagues. Your energy and passion are inspirational. Kathy, Samuel, Marco, Magee and Asa — kathy capsouto on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, the world is a better place because of you.Thank you for your expertise, patience and good cheer on the pitch. You are the best. Jake, Sean, James and Madeline — Jake Turner on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

I believe Thalassa allows dogs (service and non-service) and doesn't allow children under 10. God knows where their hands and fingers have been. — Jim Smithers on Community Board 1 agendas for December

A true Legend of Battery Park City! — Bob Baumann on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

I really like Thalassa too. — Tribeca Mom on Community Board 1 agendas for December

This place over promises and under delivers. Take your money and go on vacation with your family. Trust me, this place is smoke and mirrors. — Beth Lynch on The Wonder is open for (members-only) business

Manny: thank you. Your joy, open arms, and love of the game made each every time we saw you the very best! Steve, Alyce and our “kid” Nate — Steven Schall on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, you are my hero. Citizen, thanks for recognizing him. Bill, Heather, Duke and Daphne Tsapalas — Bill Tsapalas on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Your efforts are going to make a lot of children happy on Christmas Day. Good for you all. Thank you for doing what you do. — TG on The way the neighbors at 15 Broad give thanks

Wow! What a life, and what a gentleman. Bravo Manny. — TG on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Thanks, Luis. Will correct! — Tribeca Citizen on Community Board 1 agendas for December

Looks like we finally might get a decent new Greek restaurant. The Greek is excellent, but we need more GOOD Greek food. Granted, this new one will be in the bowels of Battery Park City instead o Tribeca. I will take what I can get. — Petros on Community Board 1 agendas for December

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