Apologies for commenting here that Tribeca Beauty Spa had closed. Apparently it was just a new security door installed for after hours..happy to report they are OPEN! — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?

Does anyone know what’s going on with Tribeca Tap House? Has it closed? — Meg on Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?

Cynthia Rowley design studio has moved into the Jay St. space — John on Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?

Hi Julie, This is Nadia, owner of Tribeca Beauty Spa. We are still open! Unfortunately, our sign blew down in a storm a few months ago and we are working with the building owners to get that back up. Tribeca is home to us (we love this community) and we have no intention of leaving any time soon :) — Nadia on Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?

Yes..the space on Jay St. seems to be open for business..customers inside the whole thing (I was in a hurry and couldn't go in myself) also Sadly seems like Tribeca Beauty Spa on Harrison has closed? The signage is down and it appears locked up. — JulieW on Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?

Yes, all along, the governor's team has penciled in truck tolls being a bit more than twice the car toll, which is unfortunate and unnecessary. Sam and I, together, have urged that the congestion tolls for commercial vehicle be "graduated" per tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels. A 2-axle van's toll would be just 70% more than a car's, while an 18-wheeler's toll would be 364% more, which is eminently fair, given size and damage. That's a detail worth fighting for but not killing the plan for. At least, commercial vehicles will pay only one toll per day. The hope / expectation is that many/most such vehicles will make the toll cost back in time savings. — Charles Komanoff on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

A very good point. Trucks will be charged more than cars: $25 per, according to Sam Schwartz's analysis. — Pam Frederick on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

I am more interested in the impact of goods and services in our area i.e. truck deliveries to downtown businesses and restaurants. Will they pass on the congestion pricing costs to customers? I am concerned about mom and pop businesses being sustainable... — TribecaMom on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

The menu will not be at 100 percent till they get the added gas line. It has been one bureaucratic challenge after another... For example, their liquor license was approved and paid for months ago, yet it only came in last week. — Pam Frederick on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

Now we're talking... — Pam Frederick on Seen & Heard: A goodbye and two hellos

Trying! It's an Italian place in the theater district -- 44th and Ninth. Awaiting their reply... — Pam Frederick on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

Congestion pricing will be great if they implement it well---no exceptions and a market clearing price that really reduces traffic. There's no double taxation: any cars in lower Manhattan are part of the congestion, whether they're owned by locals or not. I look forward to faster moving traffic when I need a cab and cleaner air when I'm walking around. — Lawrence Greenfield on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

Kings Pharmacy is a throwback to the days when local druggists really cared about and knew their and family personally. I'm glad to hear Kings takes care of the property surrounding their business as well as they take care of their customers. Kings, and all independent pharmacies, are being squeezed by chains, engulf-and-devour insurance companies, and mail-order "pharmacies." It is worth the few extra dollars a month I may have to pay to get the personalized service and knowledge Jones offers. — Bruce Ehrmann on Seen & Heard: A goodbye and two hellos

Since so much of the traffic in lower Manhattan is coming from outer boroughs on toll-less outlets, it does not seem fair that we residents have to pay a "double tax" - high RE taxes and congestion pricing. But, to your point, Pam, something has to give. If, however, we have this double tax and still have to deal with heavy traffic/movie shoots/parking placard abuse/ poor traffic management and policing, and construction frustration, then it is simply time to pack up and move somewhere else. I don't think that the powers that be have an ounce of concern about the residents of Tribeca. — Elizabeth on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

Pam -- thanks very much for the shoutout, for the links to my posts, and most of all for your cogent and fair write-up of congestion pricing from a lower Manhattan viewpoint. Yours is a voice of reason amidst too much cacophony and misinformation on this big issue. We should all be grateful. — Charles Komanoff on In the News: Digesting congestion pricing (say that five times fast)

Any intel on wine bar going into old Max space? — E on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

James: if only the NIMBYs do not complain to the SLA again, which is what killed the last bar in there. — James on Seen & Heard: A goodbye and two hellos

Sing of spring: Blue Moon Fish will be back at the Tribeca Green Market on Sat., March 30. It will be their 31st year! — JSM on Signs of spring in Tribeca

Spring is certainly here! I will try not to be cranky about the Laughing Man outdoor post. A change of attitude! But I do not want them to get any larger... — TG on Signs of spring in Tribeca

Thank you for the warning not to watch the assault video. The two photos were enough. How cruel for the other passenger to keep filming and not see if the woman was ok. Clearly the assailant needs a lot of help and needs to not be walking around. What is it with people and their phone taping situations and not helping? Last year a couple filmed a toddler standing over her passed out mother in a Walmart for about 5 MINUTES! Very sad. — TG on In the News: Fining the floating billboard

How about a simple, cozy, unpretentious bar that feels like a respectful throwback to 1980s TrBeCa named “Liquor Store.” Hey it worked the first time for over a decade! Dare to dream... — James on Seen & Heard: A goodbye and two hellos

Mark maybe give them a chance to get settled. By the sounds of things they have had to deal with a lot. — TG on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

I am a regular there and stopped by the first day they had their liquor license. The space is nice and everything else was the same. I love this place and hope the new space is much better for them! — Kristin on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

Tried it last night — was okay, not as good as Max used to be years ago. Better options in the hood but the space is nice and casual — Mark on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max

I'm wondering whether their amazing soups will be back once they've settled into the new space. It's been a sad few weeks in our house without those delicious cups of warmth! — Leah on The Old Kids on a New Block: Max