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Or trans or perhaps gender fluid. Come on, this is 2020. Get woke. — PeterD on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

I'm sad to hear about this closing. Gourmet Garage isn't too far and has been fully stocked these past months..a much better experience then Whole Foods. — julieW on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

The person did not reveal their sex. Could me a man too. — Anonymous on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Very happy you can bike, you should be very proud of yourself, but can you really NOT see how biking would be a challenge for most people? For starters someone, and hold your hat because there’s a lot of these in tribeca, that has young children. And if someone did have children they’d need a lot more groceries that you can put in your backpack and handlebars. What about someone who works a lot, someone that doesn’t have storage for a bicycle? The time to and fro the citibike location adds to your 7 minutes each way, as does the time in the store and don’t citibikes have to be back in 45 minutes? Again, that’s great that this works for you, but it’s not feasible for a majority of tribecans — Good for you on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

"Trader Joe’s and Key Food are not realistic options as both are too far away for buying perishables." Trader Joe's on Spring St is, for me (I live on Duane), a 7-minute bike ride each way. Yes, loading on the groceries is a hassle, I have to stuff everything into my saddlebags and a daypack, but I'm able to haul quite a lot. Plus, as you say, there's Morgan's Market (and our farmer's market when in season). I say this not to brag but to ask sincerely why that wouldn't work for you. Are you further away from Joe's? Are you physically challenged? Are you scared of drivers? I think -- at least, I want -- increased use of bicycles (including electric-assist) to be part of how we regain and rebuild our city, so I'm interested in hearing from people who don't feel that's an option for them. Hope you'll reply. — Komanoff on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

That woman wants her supermarket. And wants it close! Exercise is good to build up the immune system. — Lewis on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

As the “greedy” landlord of that space - let me be the first to tell you this had nothing to do with rent. In fact Petco had the option to continue at their lease at the same rent or offer to negotiate a lower rent which we would have been open to. Our company as long term owners strive to find the best tenants that will become fixtures in neighborhoods not the highest paying tenants. Will be a difficult time for all those in the real estate business to back fill vacant retail spaces. Note, that this building in particular does not currently allow for food use. — SP on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

"too far away for buying perishables." Those are some really perishable perishables!! Guess who has got their empty pantries in a wad again? — Jim Smithers on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Actually this persistent false claim of an "intentional vacancy for tax breaks has to stop!!!" This rumor makes as little sense as if one were to argue that people intentionally lose their jobs and forgo their salaries so that they can avoid paying income tax. There is no equivalent of "unemployment insurance" payments or tax breaks for the owners of vacant storefronts, and continuing to spread this notion does not make it true. — James on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

The greedy landlord argument really doesn't apply to many of our local storefronts. Yes, it does apply to some, but not every one. There is not much foot traffic in Tribeca, the stores and deep with narrow frontages. Retailers seek the location because of the name, but soon realize there is not much business here. Stand on Reade Street, or Duane, or Warren and count the amount of foot traffic. Not much. — G on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

This is a huge loss, but sadly not surprising. How much dog/cat food do you need to sell to make a massive space like that work? The margins are just too small. — alee on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Actually the new landlord of the Dudley's Paws space is actively trying to fill it. Problem is right now is not a particularly good time for potential tenants to look to spend money for buildout to open in a pandemic. Hoping for a new restaurant there... — John on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Reminds me of how it was inTribeca in 1991, when I first started working there. No one was out night, and it was kinda scary. — Maryann on COVID-19: The Month in Pictures

Here we go again https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/04/e-cobb-architects-updates-proposals-for-tribeca-mega-mansion-at-11-hubert-street.html — James on In the News: 11 Hubert goes back to the drawing board

No! Dudley's Paw and now this? We went to this store often, my dog loved going in and getting treats. Sad to see it go. We need more pet stores in the neighborhood. Everyone in Tribeca has a dog. — K on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

Great. So TriBeCa and the surrounding areas are Pamper Ur Pets closing away from being a pet food desert, like we are Whole Foods and Morgan's Market closing away from being a human food desert (spare me Hudson and Amish Markets as they are glorified bodegas and no, Trader Joe's and Key Food are not realistic options as both are too far away for buying perishables.) And what is opening in that Unleashed space? How 'bout a grocery store hmmmm? How ridiculous that these landlords are so greedy a chain like Petco can't even afford the rent there, although I wouldn't be surprised if Petco closed cuz it was profitable but not as much as they want it to be as they are a corporate chain in the end despite the awesome staff they have who I'm sure/hoping will be reassigned. Of course the Dudley's Paw space and the adjacent spaces are still vacant, no restaurant opening, cuz the idiot son who inherited the building is just that as how are those spots still vacant? What an eyesore that building/corner is. Time for us to call Margaret Chin and the Mayor to tell them this intentional vacancy for tax breaks has to stop!!! Take away those tax breaks and these landlords will rent left and right. Stellar Management owner of Independence Plaza North is a big culprit in what I call the "vacanization" of TriBeCa. — Enough Is Enough on Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good

so many thanks to Hanne, Melanie and the entire DDF family - they are nothing short of amazing! so lucky to be a part of this talented and caring community! keep dancing! — DDF devotee on Local Business Update: Downtown Dance Factory

I just hope they take this opportunity to work on the L Train so they can open it earlier than planned! — DeeDee on Construction Update: What is essential and what is not?

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I've collected a ton of photos around the neighborhood and around Manhattan between Mar and Apr. Enjoy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/8JCCTf8MixjNg3XC8 — alee on COVID-19: The Month in Pictures

He was my doctor for 30 years, too, Lou! Small world. Dr. Quraishi was such a fine human being. I’m still trying to wrap my head around this incredible loss. Be safe and stay well. — Janiece Spitzmueller on Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74

Thank you Dr. Quraishi for being our doctor for so many years, thank you for listening, for returning our calls, and for all the caring. Sincere condolences to his family. I am so sorry for this tragic loss. — Cynthia Ann Loewus on Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74

I met with Robert a few times a month and he was a great and wonderful human being. He will truly be missed by many. May your solu rest in eternal peace. — Thalia Powell on Downtown street photographer Robert Herman dies at 64

What a great loss. Dr. Quraishi was a caring, compassionate doctor and a good person. My condolences to his family. — Anonymous on Dr. Nisar Quraishi dies from the coronavirus at 74