Let's open up a lot more than Duane St. Almost every restaurant in the neighborhood on a street should be able to have outdoor areas for people to spread out. Retail shops could exhibit wares as well. It's looking like the risks of outdoor spread is much lower than indoor, and our streets are underutilized spaces that could really benefit the neighborhood. — Larry Greenfield on Let’s close Duane Street to through traffic for summer

Yet another local who stopped going to Bubby's long ago when it became clear that they didn't care about the community (locals) anymore. Their food was never worth the cost, but I liked the long-time employees that used to work there and I felt obligated to go out of long-time loyalty. But the way Bubby's always lets their messy garbage and outdoor plants cause aggressive rat problems for the block irritates me to no end. If Ron wants us to support his business maybe he should start caring about this neighborhood a little first. — Ron lies - sorry on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

In addition to what James has mentioned, there needs to be trash cans provided outside by these places serving food, drinks and coffee. Currently people are leaving cups and trash on the sidewalk or on the steps of the buildings they are sitting at to eat and drink and it is a big mess. The citibike baskets are filled with trash as well. There are plenty of street trash cans at the corners and inside Duane Park but I *guess* that people think someone is cleaning up after them as if they were inside. — Karl on Let’s close Duane Street to through traffic for summer

I'm a Duane Street resident. Sounds good to me especially if #2 above. I don't think Laughing Man seating is in the cards, though--too close together and too close to the line that forms in front of the store itself. — Eve on Let’s close Duane Street to through traffic for summer

I am all for it provided that: 1. David Steingard gets those street seats for his Laughing Man Coffee; and, 2. Madeline Lanciani gets a designated and reserved delivery approach and traffic lane for Duane Park Patisserie. Failing that, let the battle royale commence! — James on Let’s close Duane Street to through traffic for summer

Oops! Sorry, yes, I got my two Where in Tribecas confused! — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

This is amazing. Great job Arjun. — Tribeca Mom on COVID-19: The neighborhood as seen on two wheels

Yes, Buttons. This is west of the southwest corner of Debrossess and Hudson Sts, I/F/O Debrosses St side of 195 Hudson Street. — James on Where in Tribeca?

Interesting that they don’t have a liquor license cause there’s already chatty drinking gatherings happening on the sidewalk. No demand for eating as far as we can see. So sorry to hear that about Mariachi who has a long history in the neighborhood coming over from Kitchenette days but his margin must have been very low. — A neighbor on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

We really enjoyed the food we picked up. As of 05/25/20 it was cash only and limited menu. Miguel said full menu is coming soon. Again we really enjoyed the food. — Jason on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

Have you seen Bubby's menu, my dear? — Keke on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

That’s the same Serenata they closed in Chelsea. — Kim on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

Um....this is on Debrosses Street — Buttons on Where in Tribeca?

James got it -- it's on the south side of Duane at Roller Rabbit. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Well said, I can’t understand the anger from supposed “locals” at not being able to follow the bouncing ball. It will be a worse place to live by every possible metric if the government doesn’t step up for our bars and restaurants. If they do not, then yes, workers will have to move elsewhere. It’s pretty simple. — Ron speaks the truth on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

Price gouging?get a grip. — Ron speaks the truth on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

Is this outside the Port Authority on Vestry Street? — tiptoptribeca on Where in Tribeca?

Glad to see entrepreneurship activity in the area. And Mexican is always welcome. But these prices are almost DOUBLE as other places. Even El Vez might be cheaper (and in a nicer environment). 4 steak tacos for $24? Unproven guac for $15? Small quesadillas for $16? Miguel - your high rent shouldn't mean you charge outrageous prices for typically inexpensive cuisine. — Martine on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

Blah, blah, blah, so the $20+ pancake is only at a 10% margin? I guess those Bubbidiots standing in line for brunch don't know the bonzo deal they're getting! It's almost like Bubby's is paying them to eat there! — Bubba Gump on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

I don't see any "myopic" comments here. Restaurants and workers will move to where? They won't make the money they'd make in NYC wherever they move - not even close. Less restaurants means more money for those places which have a business model to exist. This city did just fine in the 80s and 90s and up to I'll say 2002 - see all the places which opened then and before then still kicking ass in this neighborhood alone. We could see a spike in grocery stores, food trucks and carts, and new ways of selling food: cooking ingredient supply depots, cooking services, specialty food makers, private chefs, micro-farmers markets, cooking classes, commisaries, mergers etc. People want to go out to eat great food - others will find a way to bring it to them. — A on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

Fresco Tortillas on Reade (cheap tasty black bean and cheese soft flour tortillas) Sophie's on Chambers (technically Cuban but similar to Mexican) Westside Coffee Shop on Church between Canal and White (Mexican and Puerto Rican) Sophie's and Mariachi's have been closed for months and I fear the latter will be gone permanently because their number is disconnected. Why not a recorded message saying you'll reopen or give your status? — More Mex on New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park

So many myopic comments posted. The varied array of small-operator restaurants and bars brings visitors and their spending to the city, provides good paying jobs, fills the city’s tax coffers, brings life, light, and safety to otherwise dark neighborhoods, and provides a nice diversion from everyday life. Higher and higher regulations, payroll (about 40% plus of revenues), rent (about 20% of revenues), costs of goods sold (25% of revenues), insurance, garbage removal, etc., etc, mean already slim margins of about 10%. These higher costs mean higher prices - not price gouging. With more restrictions and less business, these small restaurants and bars won’t make it. The few that do will have to charge even higher prices for a lesser experience. Restaurant owners and workers will move from NY, because no matter how magical NYC is (or was), there are other places and jobs. The loss will be more than a ripple in our local economy, and it’s not so cool to be flippant about business and job loss. — Brian on Open Letter: Restaurants will need government help to survive

He was my GP for many years and a true Tribeca institution. He was always kind but showed great common sense and perspective. I am a very saddened by this loss at so young an age. It shines a strong light on the risks the medical community has taken in order to protect us. But mostly we feel a great sense of sadness and loss of this fine and decent man. — Peter Smith on Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74

#rightyouare — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

South side of Duane Street, West of Hudson Street. (Roller Rabbit?) — James on Where in Tribeca?