Tobi says it will be a shame if we have offices at Piers 40, 57 and 76. Well, Pier 57 is a landmark structure, and a very narrow pier, and office space was a perfect fit for that. In exchange we are getting a lot of public open space on the pier, rehearsal spaces for arts groups, tech education spaces, environmental education spaces, a new home for City Winery and a rooftop park (which will be used by Tribeca Film Festival each April for outdoor screenings). It was a tradeoff the community was willing to make and will generate significant income for the Park. Pier 76 is now the NYC tow pound and an NYPD maintenance garage. Not exactly a wonderful park use. If we can change that and make Pier 76 primarily park space (and it is wide enough for fields) with an office building adjoining it, that is a vast improvement over the current use. Of course, both Pier 57 and Pier 76 are in the area served by Community Board 4. Pier 40 is the only major pier outside CB4 that is designated as an income producing pier for the park. But it seems like CB2 is unwilling to pay its fair share for a park that has been a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Meanwhile, while we continue to park for the park, there are 8 areas of the park in CB4 that either have yet to be constructed or are due for renovation. Lowell Kern 1st Vice Chair & Co-Chair, Waterfront, Parks & Environment Manhattan Community Board 4 — Lowell Kern on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

The bird struck a building’s window. — Hmd on Seen & Heard: Danny was ill, but is recovering

Walked by this morning and there is a "seized" sign on the door. — paul olsewski on Just Baked! Nowakowski has closed for renovations

Actually 100 Barclays penthouse started at a laughable 100M — Ben on In the News: Hanover Square remodel gets Bronx cheer

Great. I work nearby and just what we need - ANOTHER salad place. Yes sarcasm. — Sara Ross on New sweetgreen on Chambers opens Friday

Totally agree with this statement. Recreational spaces are beneficial for the community. — JC on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

Oh no! They did a chocolate-cherry thing that was absolutely irresistible. — Kleav on Just Baked! Nowakowski has closed for renovations

I’m sure it’s great for those children who use it but I don’t see it as reason enough to start allowing office space in Hudson River Park. Also think of it this way - if someone today proposed to build a new building jutting into the Hudson for soccer fields and offices it wouldn’t get past the first approval. Just wait the few years for Google to move in across the street and ask them to pay for it. — CD on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

Can't really expect transparency or truth from a company that just opened, yet advertises themselves as being around since 1925. — lowphat on Just Baked! Nowakowski has closed for renovations

Highly unlikely indeed. Their new outlet at the Oculus has been "coming soon" since last Fall with no sign of any movement. A second new outlet appeared as "coming soon" at 4 WTC, but again, no real sign of progress. — Luis Vazquez on Just Baked! Nowakowski has closed for renovations

More than 700 hundred children have signed up to play soccer with Downtown Soccer League this year. Never mind the kids who play on DUSC, Gotham, etc. In addition, Pier 40 provides space for kids to play baseball/softball/football, have summer day camps- honestly the uses are numerous. There are also plenty of adult football, rugby, soccer, baseball/softball leagues that use the field as well. Fields are an issue that needs to be looked at- even if you don't have children using the fields or use them yourself- this is a community issue. Open spaces are good for the health of the community. Safe places for children (and adults) to play organized sports is healthy and good for a community (even if you or your children are not the ones using the field). And while I am sure there are pros and cons to every proposal- downtown does need the field space. — DB on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

With development and maintenance how long is Pier 40 expected to be out of commission? — JC on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

"renovations" at a store less than a year old? highly unlikely. — lowphat on Just Baked! Nowakowski has closed for renovations

Truly shocking about Amnesty International - and shame on the PRC! Hey Chinese Gov. when in NYC... — TG on In the News: David Rockwell in Q&A

Wonderful page Pam! The Chambers Street video is a blast and I completely trust that there was a major sweep before those lovely dancers took their shoes off! I had read/heard that the former Syms building was going to be a music venue - wouldn't that be nice. But I guess I read/heard wrong... 111 Murray Street gardens are lovely and I will make a point of walking by and taking it all in. Amazon Delivery Teams: same thing outside my office but billionaire having literal street deliveries aside I love to see the teams in tandem. Well oiled machine and lots of beautiful faces. — TG on Seen & Heard: J/M/Z station gets its closeup

Why is anyone surprised? The van delivery guys were employees. Prime now or whatever it is called is delivered by gig contractors. Amazon at its finest. — CplusC on Whole Foods ending van deliveries outside 11-block area

I live quite close to Pier 40 and have for a number of years. I’ve never used it once. I was once aggressively shooed away from the entrance by a security guard when o my bike (apparently bikes aren’t allowed on the road in front, go figure), but that’s as close as I’ve gotten. I’m sure that if you park there and/or your kids play soccer there it’s an invaluable resource for you. But I just don’t see the Pier as something that serves the entire neighborhood or even city. Is breaking the HRP act worth it just to preserve some soccer fields and parking spaces? I can make a stronger argument for the jail than this proposal no matter how less appealing it is to have that nearby than more soccer fields. — CD on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

It was a public hearing and I don't think minutes were kept. It's possible one of the electeds' offices taped it, but I don't think so. — Pam Frederick on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

So sad to see them go. One of my favorite cake spots in our hood. They had really good lunch options too :( — CM on Baked Tribeca is closing

Anyone have access to the Minutes from the meeting? — Cordcutter on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

I thought there was a dispute between the GC and developer regarding payment, what else. I haven't seen too much work going on lately. — G on In the News: Hanover Square remodel gets Bronx cheer

Lucie - I concur, Margaret Chin is the worst. I received her "Highlights" pamphlet in the mail last night and her biggest concern is pop-up stores and she doesn't even mention the monolith prison that will permanently disrupt and disfigure Chinatown and Tribeca. — Adam on Big hearing for Pier 40 tomorrow night

The Amazon dumping ground happens EVERY day on Greenwich. No matter the weather. Packages getting thrown out onto the sidewalk and in the street. Even though I’ve seen it so many times, it still seems to catch me off guard! — Jennifer on Seen & Heard: J/M/Z station gets its closeup

The coffee was burned every sidle time I went over 5 years. The wait times for food were obscene. Orders were constantly screwed up. The staff was grouchy and rude. They in no way attempted to be a part of the community. Hopefully a place that takes pride in their craft and in a more positive atmosphere replaces it. — Rob on Baked Tribeca is closing

Agree - the managers will be sure to keep things neighborly. It is just too expensive to set up a business in Manhattan to have a couple of rowdy patrons ruin it for you. A friendly, solid night life is good for our neighborhood. — TG on Lennon’s Nutopian Embassy reborn at 1 White