Thank god the BIG monstrosity is scrapped. That crap design would have ruined the skyline and the Trade Center overall. I’m not crazy on the diamonds design either...hopefully third times a charm with this design. This is the successor to the South Tower. It deserves to be iconic. — Anthony on In the News: Revamped design for Two World Trade

Oh my goodness! Tear down the towers? Wow you people are over dramatic aren't you? I do not recognize a lot of the people living in TriBeCa anymore. I suggest you study up on the Brutalism style of architecture ...it might add some perspective. The buildings are spacious, and the views are lovely. Loads of very lovely, hard working people live in these towers. Take a deep breath. — TG on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

OUCH! — TG on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Mr. Silverstein is an amazing developer, and has put up numerous buildings around the City, especially downtown. But I do not feel any inspiration from any of his buildings. To me they are all bland boxes. Safe. — G on In the News: Revamped design for Two World Trade

Excellent point by James. Thank you. — G on In the News: ARC still searching for a new home

Landmarks does something reasonable, and people are up in arms. Wonderful. Here is what LPC issued with regards to the shutters: "With regard to this proposal, the Commission found that the fire shutters that were removed were located within a very narrow hemmed-in courtyard, and were not visible from any public [thoroughfares] or from other buildings or rear yards within the block; that the removal of fire shutters has allowed for the installation of necessary HVAC ducts required for fresh-air intake, in support of the adaptive reuse of the building for residential use; and that the absence of fire shutters at this specific location does not detract from the special architectural and historic character of the Tribeca East Historic District. Based on these findings, the Commission determined the work to be appropriate to the building and the historic district and voted to approve the application. Therefore, Warning Letter 20-0072 is hereby rescinded. "PLEASE NOTE: This permit is being issued in conjunction with Certificate of No Effect 20-05921 (LPC 2005921) for the installation of HVAC equipment at the rear facade and roof." — James on In the News: ARC still searching for a new home

I heard that shinola building is under contract. Is this post updated info? The real estate website says under contract. On the plastic bags. It would be nice if merchants were allowed to offer biodegradable bags as an option since they are convenient for many things and can be reused for other purposes — joe on Seen & Heard: Mr. Dips coming to Pier 17

Chambers. The thermometer is on Reade, but it is not a square. See updated post. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

I'm with Robert. — Ben on Where in Tribeca?

Great pic! Does anyone know why the Radio Shack sign is still up on this very same corner ? It’s on Broadway side directly behind the clock in photo. — Tim Blaquiere on Where in Tribeca?

chambers?? u sure its not reade street nerxt to radio shack sign on DOB bldg? — adam glassman on Where in Tribeca?

Produce less trash and buy biodegradable bags. Pretty simple. — T on Seen & Heard: Mr. Dips coming to Pier 17

Is this for real?! Why doesn’t the rest of the neighborhood show the same kind of outrage about IP housing sex offenders and ex-cons to counter the feigned outrage constantly on display from the IP tenant’s association? Jim & Kathy, please keep the neighborhood posted on any imminent plans to tear down these towers. It’s not just about improved views, the towers as an eye-sore, or multiple city blocks turning into a ghost town in an otherwise vibrant neighborhood. — MattieNYC on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

Re plastic bag ban, we’ve been using the soon-to-be-banned plastic bags for our small under the sink trash bin for 35 yrs. Then we tie trash up before dropping it in our apt building trash chute. So, I’ll either have to shop more frequently at the businesses with exceptions (pharmacies and fruit/veg stands), or buy them in bulk online (there are biodegradable bags). Suggestions welcome. I’ve written State and City officials and no solutions. — Steve on Seen & Heard: Mr. Dips coming to Pier 17

Thanks. Not too many corner things like clocks left in Tribeca.... — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

Yup! Good eye, Robert. And here I thought it may be tricky... — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Re: 56 Leonard on Business Insider- I haven't seen that much fawning since the opening of Bambi. The only thing the entrance blends in with is itself, as there are no other modern glass facades anywhere near it on Church Street. And their fact checking leaves a lot to be desired- Freedom Tower? One World Trade has not been officially called that since early 2009. And zip code 10007 actually only covers less than 1/3 of Tribeca, with 10013 being the predominant one. It's bad enough we have that 821 foot tall object watching over us like an overlord, no matter where we are in the neighborhood, but to read non-stop platitudes like it is some gift or part of the neighborhood is deeply offensive. — Mr. B on In the News: The age of the city diner

Looks like the bottom of the clock on Broadway, at Chambers, on the old Sun building... — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

IPN tenants seem very entitled. It's hard to differentiate between Diane or A or Slithers. — TriBecky on More details on the plans for Best Market space

Dog owners = most selfish people on the planet — Paco on Seen & Heard: Seesaws at the Seaport

I have no dog in this fight, other than I live down the block and also miss the markets. Business is business and there is some reason both markets went out of this space. Food emporium was kind of disgusting. And Best Market through out so much produce and food that it's a wonder the entire chain is even in business. With that, this is the weirdest program and layout I've ever seen but like Karl's LinkedIn says: "I back proven teams, striving to do something disruptive and a little weird." Weird can be a business model. From the limited information on the floor plans, it feels like a Chuck E Cheese without all the games. It seems like a place where parents can let the kids roam freely, while they kick back and drink. Okay... Fortunately or unfortunately, one cannot get a ticket for drunk-stroller-driving. Checking out the company's one and only "representative" photo on the company's Instagram page*, accessed through the website (link below), it does look a bit more interesting, though sparse. Presumably the Chongs have done their due diligence and found that there are a lot of kids, under the age of 10, and their parents who would frequent this place. We raised our kids, so this won't be top of our list, though we live a block away, but I wish them the best of success! At least the strollers will be contained. ;-) My only concern, is that it seems like the space will be seasonal. What parents will want to hang out there in the summer when there is all the River Park and NYC to explore?! There are at least two other business models I'd prefer to see go into the space, but I'm not prepared to drop cash into the project, so I'll keep them to myself. Other than that, I'm Vornado doesn't much interest in improving or even renting spaces, let alone the community. Who knows? Could be promising! What's the worst that could happen? They fail and the space is available again in two years? Or they succeed and the community has a good business? That's the "American Dream" for you... risk and reward...or failure. *https://www.linkedin.com/company/cocoonfamily/about/ https://www.instagram.com/cocoonnyc/ https://joincocoon.com/ — My2Cents on More details on the plans for Best Market space

Jim, You completely miss the issues and concerns with IP. There are 4 registered sex offenders and numerous ex cons living in these buildings. The Tenant Association and management are totally incompetent and unwilling to confront this.. My husband and I learned of these people a few months after moving in. We are now planning on leaving as we have young children. The supermarket is the least of our concerns. Wish that more tenants would be active to make sure these apartments can be safe. — Kathy on Another one bites the dust: Gristedes to close in BPC

PS I am NOT the same "BEN" who previously posted a response. — Ben on More details on the plans for Best Market space

To A: Quite the FULL-ON rant you got going. Why don't you tell us how you really feel? Some of what you say is true, but attacking local businesses sure deosn't seem like a good way to attract more of them.. Since you wrote: "the IPNTA and myself are the reasons TriBeCa exists as a viable place to live – we paved the way whether you like it or not," I guess everyone is supposed to Thank You or Kiss Your ___ or call you the Lewis & Clark of downtown's far West Side? NOTE: Altho not called Tribeca, our neighborhood has been inhabited for more than a century before those two 'went west'! These streets were here before you and will be afterward too. I have no reason to support yet another 'kids club'. We sure have plenty of them now, right? Altho one with a bar was a 'nice' idea for all the frazzled parents I guess. However, I also have no reason to oppose it. Your reasoning per following is absurd: "we need another supermarket, an alternative and complement to Whole Foods/Amazon if only because if they close this neighborhood is a supermarket desert." WTF? And if they close Barnes & Noble we'll need another bookstore, right (with apologies to the Warren St. mystery book store)? If you love MORGANS (as I do too), then it will still be here as will Amish. Altho you call the latter "a glorified bodega" why does the same not apply to Amish? Finally, you may not have noticed but Target has much more than a glorified bodega in it's basement, albeit one w/o a deli counter. Oh, I just realized you'd have to walk a few blocks to TARGET -- more effort than just taking the elevator downstairs. You do express yourself very well. All one has to do is read between the lines now & then. — Ben on More details on the plans for Best Market space

Pets are not permitted on the lawns, see the link below. But, with little to no enforcement, that has not stopped some owners from letting their pets relieve themselves all over there in addition to all of the walkways in the area. https://bpca.ny.gov/community/parks-lawns-open-for-season/ — Kacee on Seen & Heard: Seesaws at the Seaport