I know we are all on edge, but you don't have to be so aggressive in your tone, especially when, as MattieNYC pointed out, what you said isn't really accurate either. I get it we are all stressed, but now is not a time to be smug, it's a time where we need to be good to each other and help each other out. As humans most of us are better than this, and better than one-upping each other. Communicate in a kind manner. That's all. Thank you. — Val on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

I went to TJ's Spring St. Wednesday late morning and there was a social-distanced line out to and around the corner of 6th Ave -- but if you are, as I am, over 50 you can just go right in. Once inside the shelves were full and there were virtually no people and no line at the check out. A good experience and a healthy walk. — George Bacon on Trader Joe’s on Spring is back open with senior hours

Good catch, Frank. But to be fair, your description of 10013 is also inaccurate. 10013 is not just "Northern TriBeca & Hudson Square" as you state. Do a search for 10013 zip in Google maps to see the full outline. It captures a much wider breadth of "neighborhoods," including South Tribeca, a sliver of Chinatown and the Civic Center. The 10013 zip code includes far more tall residential buildings and a larger population than solely the "North Tribeca and Hudson Square" neighborhoods. You would not come close to achieving a population of 27,700 in 10013 counting only North Tribeca & Hudson Square. — MattieNYC on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

One possible explanation for the concentration of cases in certain neighborhoods: Why Queens May Have Emerged as New York City's Coronavirus Epicenter "Experts say the borough’s demographics might play a role in why the virus has spread so quickly through Queens. The borough is home to many city employees providing essential services." https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/04/02/why-queens-may-have-emerged-as-new-york-city-s-coronavirus-epicenter — Marcus on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

Tragically prescient name: Corona Is NYC's Epicenter Of Coronavirus Outbreak https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/corona-nycs-epicenter-coronavirus-outbreak — Marcus on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

Starbucks in the SW corner of the AT&T building on Walker and Church is open — Old man in Tribeca on How to get your coffee fix in the neighborhood

guy is a fool. false news. you tell him — jim on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

The loan is great if your staff can work from home. It is great that we will be able to pay our employees for the 8 weeks. Some of the funds will cover rents and utilities. The problem is if I need people to physically be at a place of business to get production up and running. It will get us to June but we will not have any money coming in for the work that can not be done. This work will start in June but how do we pay our employees at that point if you do not have the funds from the jobs that could not be accomplished in the last 10 weeks? The CARES act is a one time loan as of now and you can not apply for a second 8 weeks. they have already extended unemployment for an extra 13 weeks they should do the same for all of the small business. — Zesty on Local Business Update: Da Claudio

I've noticed several stores in Brookfield Place, Burberry, Hermes, have removed all their inventory. — Terry Lautin on In the News: Riding “Charging Bull” — naked

The chart is correct. 10282 has 21 cases. You can check the city's data here yourself. The highest rate per capita in the neighborhood is 10004. — Tribeca Citizen on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

Please correct and stop spreading false news when a grid is published below your text. Battery Park North is 10282 - 17 positive cases 10038 is FiDi/Seaport - 76 positive cases 10013 is northern TriBeCa and Hudson Square (not Battery Park) - 122 positive cases. Be safe — Frank on The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code

Thank you for the coverage and thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to our campaign. Our first delivery is tomorrow, with Khe-Yo going to NYU Langone. Then we have Marc Forgione going to Mt. Sinai Beth Israel, Zuckers to Bellevue, and Paisley, City Vineyard and Anejo to Lower Manhattan Hospital. Because of the support we have received, we are in a position to line up many more dates for next week and beyond! — Taste of Tribeca on Taste of Tribeca is now serving local restaurants — and local medical teams

This is a great idea. Thank you Taste of Tribeca for your leadership on this. — Demetri on Taste of Tribeca is now serving local restaurants — and local medical teams

Did you even read the post, you self-righteous moron? Four of the five spots she mentioned are small businesses. She was simply pointing out that Starbucks is closed and noted where there are open locations. It must be exhausting being so sanctimonious. Maybe you should consider a permanent quarantine? — LR on How to get your coffee fix in the neighborhood

I am typically pretty cynical but think the stimulus package is aimed at businesses like this. For smaller businesses, they will give you a loan equal to two and a half times payroll that will be forgiven if you use it only for payroll. I am not an expert but urge them to look into it and hope they can stick it out. Great restaurant and great people. — elizabeth on Local Business Update: Da Claudio

Bubby's posted on their instagram they've closed out of an abundance of caution for their staff. — JulieW on Seen & Heard: The BIDs maintain lists of open retailers

I AM NUMB! It’s not often you meet a sweet soul. One of those people who you know just blesses folks with their presence. This was Andy! I’m a native NYer who moved to South Carolina ( I know, ????????‍♀️ but I met my husband there). I come back to NY yearly (sometimes twice) to visit my oldest, dearest friend for some serious girl time. I always arrived mid-day and my first meal was ALWAYS Andy’s Tribeca’s Kitchen. Delicious food and great service yes, but mostly, there was Andy! I usually stay in NY a week at a time and we always ate there twice. I thank GOD I got to tell Andy last May that I am not home, until I eat at his table! To the Koutsoudakis Family. May GOD give you comfort on this devastating loss. Andy was a good soul, I have no doubt he is with the Lord! Please know he was one of those people who really made a difference in our lives. His zest for people really showed and we are heartbroken! Thank you for sharing him with us! Rest In Peace Mr. Andy! Thanks for the sunshine! — Genevieve Samuel on Andy Koutsoudakis Sr., owner of Tribeca’s Kitchen, dies from the coronavirus

Melissa... If you don’t like the company or the product then DONT WORK THERE OR SHOP THERE!! — Kitty on Barnes & Noble is closed temporarily

I'm not surprised that fewer and fewer restaurants are staying open for delivery. Seamless/Grubhub's fees made a lot of deliveries uneconomic, but restaurants felt they had to go along or miss in-house business because Yelp was part of the same conglomerate. S/G has announced that they will defer the fees until the crisis is over, but that means that they'll still be due some time in the future, making the entire business now money losing on each order. Given the increased uncertainty about how much food is needed each day, it's probably cheaper just to close up entirely. — N on Seen & Heard: The BIDs maintain lists of open retailers

I ordered from Buddy's on Sunday and they delivered 30mins early. — Donny on Seen & Heard: The BIDs maintain lists of open retailers

Who was better friend, host, man, member of the community? Always a smile and a hug. Caring in a way that people can and do...he did. Missed. Remembered. Loved. — Andrew Purcell on Andy Koutsoudakis Sr., owner of Tribeca’s Kitchen, dies from the coronavirus

Good hearing from you. Hope you and Adam are safe and well. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on How to get your coffee fix in the neighborhood

Does it feel like the walls are closing in on you at Independence Plaza? — B. Market on How to get your coffee fix in the neighborhood

While I'd agree with most of that comment, they don't set the price of the books and the Membership is an option not a requirement, like Costco. — Stella on Barnes & Noble is closed temporarily

I'm guessing Support Local is a guy who doesn't own a car and is going through Starbucks withdrawal. (and due to the virus he misses his paid paramour). — PeterD on How to get your coffee fix in the neighborhood