What a revolting response. You can wallow in your soulless existence of numbers and algorithms without bullying tenants who have a legal right to the lease they agreed to, and which you agreed to take on. Abide by the law and leave these people alone. — Jim on Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord

That red tape includes landmarks, zoning, building code enforcement and provision of electric and gas. All of this is made much harder by the Department of Buildings and Con Edison, staffed and managed by people with no incentive to promote development and every incentive to protect their pensions by avoiding trouble, which is easier to do by saying no instead of yes — James Bogardus on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

The history of Collect Pond clarifies why this topography exists as a flood zone. The 1865 Viele topographical map of Manhattan (still in use today by engineers) shows the originally marshy land that had existed generally west of what is now West Broadway in Tribeca, and fed by a "sluggish stream" emanating from Collect Pond and travelling west along what is now Canal Street. See map detail here: https://imgur.com/a/j1fgTsQ In the early 19th century Collect Pond became completely polluted with sewage and industrial run-off. The pond fed swamps and marshes to the north, obstructing the uptown expansion of the city. The City ordered that the pond be drained to the Hudson River via an existing "sluggish stream" that traveled west along the path of what is now Canal Street. This redirected the underground springs which watered the swamps and the pond was drained by 1815. The drain was then expanded into a canal, 40 feet wide and 8 feet deep, to carry off the underground water permanently ditch, which would continue carrying off the excess water. With insufficient flow, it became an open sewer than the City covered by 1820 and built Canal Street on top. — James Bogardus on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

Looks good. However, who would want to pay Tribeca prices to live (or have a business) with the counterfeit bazaar occupying that entire block? — Marcus on 312-322 Canal will be redeveloped as residential

Please stop with the 'blame the rich' ideological nonsense. It is not private businesses responsibility to subsidize failed govt policies. The whole reason we have businesses in this city is because someone sees the possibility of profit and so they take a chance. In spite of the governmental red tape he had to overcome for over a year (while the rent is due every month) he opened this business and he deserves every dollar he has made. His parents wealth is not really the point. If you don't like it you are free to shop elsewhere, but lets not pretend its his job to feed the poor because his parents have money. Just ridiculous. — Reality on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

That illegal immigration is the cause of neighborhood decline is not a logical conclusion. As was proved with the prior ICE raid on Canal Street, those people are not all undocumented. In fact the raid produced very few arrests. The cause of the situation on Canal Street is much, much larger than illegal immigration, and those raids will do almost nothing to affect it. "full-time protesters" is also an extremely broad accusation; and finally, why would where one pays taxes in this country have anything to do with the principles they are protesting? One accepts the obligation of taxation in order to have the right to protest the government's actions. That's fundamental. — mulciber on Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison

I am a tax paying American citizen who works full time for a Fortune 100 company. I am 100% against ICE and their tactics. ICE is a true modern day American gestapo, and quite frankly embarrassing. The need for ICE would be significantly different if the long track record of incompetent congressional classes could actually develop comprehensive immigration policy. Alas, the voters continue to elect incompetence in Washington. If your biggest concern is the knockoff hawking on Canal Street, my, what a charmed life you live and perhaps an exercise in "zooming out" to see the broader picture of how we got to this place in both NYC and America is a worthwhile exercise. — D on Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison

Over the years Shimon has rented the upstairs floors to many different artists. I had a studio there for years. He treated us very well and we all became friends with him and Fruma. I am glad he is keeping the building for his son. I wish Shimon and Fruma all the best in what ever new endeavors they undertake. I will be one of those stopping in to say goodbye before they close. — JS Miller on Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month

Thank you so much for sharing this. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. I just wanted to mention that you can take MetroNorth all the way to Croton Falls Station and then a 10 min Uber to the boat dock. That is a much faster way from the city making it closer to 1.5 hours. And no bus. And yes, I would agree it is definitely a family affair when you come to our island! I’m not usually there, but my mom, dad and sister are!! — Jennifer Massaro Derocher on Field Trip: Wright Over Water | Petra Island

I'm not really a fan of Meadow Lane, primarily because of the outrageous prices, but also because of the "vibe" that exists. I get it. Many people don't think the prices are outrageous and many others comment favorably on the same vibe that I dislike. They even go to the extend of offering their take on the fact that the vibe is "the vibe of Tribeca." It might seem that way for people who come into this community just to work or to shop or to grab dinner, but for those of us living here (especially for longtime Tribeca residents) it's not about a vibe that openly and proudly promotes bougieness and/or pretentiousness. So TikTokers, Yelpers, Instagramers, and even NY Times writers, PLEASE STOP. And as far as Meadow Lane is concerned, just continue to do what you do as long as you truly believe you're doing the right thing, but please remember that food insecurity is a major issue throughout the city and if you can do anything to help feed the less fortunate wherever they may be located, it would be much appreciated...and would probably deliver some good karma in return. — P on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

Been in Tribeca 25 years and it is sad to see one of the few shops that remain from when I moved here disappear. The mother was so lovely. I used Ludovik for computer fixes who operated out of there and she would process the order and make arrangements for him. I hope Ludovik doesn’t leave the area as well, he is the best for computer repair! Best of luck to the family! — JD on Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month

The shirts! The crisp high quality cotton shirts became my work wear in the late 80s when my studio was on Chambers. I tailored and pressed many to give to friends. Old New York ! Thank you for all the love and character-building experiences on each and every block. Happy Next Chapters to you:) — Elaine Smollin on Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month

..."I really don't care". Spoken as a person who with trillions of dollars of family wealth who decides to open a ridiculously overpriced & hyped grocery store in Tribeca. Why do we glorify people like this? How about opening a grocery store with low prices that you supplement in a poor neighborhood? — K on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

Watching people protest ICE in NYC while Canal Street struggles with disorder makes me shake my head. If you believe illegal immigration contributes to the decline of neighborhoods like Canal Street, then it's not hard to understand why many Americans support ICE enforcing existing immigration laws. I also can't help but wonder how many of the full-time protesters have jobs, run businesses, or pay the taxes that fund the city they're protesting in. If they did, perhaps they'd see things differently. — Irina Kotova-Clark on Neighbors and activists protest suspected ICE parking on Harrison

It is great that Sammy Nussdorf was able to overcome addiction. I hope he’ll provide support for people who are in need in NYC. — msm on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

Thank you Troy, for your wonderful comments about Dr. Berg. You are exactly right in your assessment of her unparalleled approach to veterinary care. She put the clients and their pets first. Above all else, including profit. What a loss to the community and veterinary medicine. Private Equity is literally destroying affordable, competent veterinary care. Do your homework and find out who owns the practice you take your pet to. Even if you've been going there forever. They change hands and the new owners deliberately try to conceal the change in ownership from the clients. But sadly, clients figure it out very quickly. — Robin on Ivy Pets (Tribeca Veterinary Wellness) has closed permanently

Some may find it surprising to note that Collect Pond Park is in a serious flood zone which begins at the Hudson River between North Moore and Spring Streets and extends all the way east to that park. I would guess that flooding will worsen with the flood abatement project which only extends northward to N. Moore. Something to keep in mind with any redesign. — Heide Fasnacht on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

I still can't get over the fact that Meadow Lane has a tip screen when you check out with your overpriced groceries. — ReaderOnDuane on In the News: The “scion” of Meadow Lane

How long until the “unhoused” have destroyed these? How long until all of the bottles are stolen by one of the many lunatics roaming the subway platforms these days? — Matt on Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway

I really hate end-of-an-era stories. Even exceptionally well-written ones like this are tinged with sadness, as noted in the phrase "storefront obituary." I first started coming to (and then working in) Tribeca in the late 1970's, and have seen so many retailers come and go. I began my Tribeca shopping career with the original Job Lot Trading and Weber's Odd-Lot, and specialty stores like Meshugena Ike and Alexander's Hardware. Not to mention an then-expanding J&R Music World. Now only memories. (There was once even a lock-and-hardware wholesaling mini-district here between Chambers and Murray Streets, now only another memory to those in the trade.) So it's a wonder that this aptly-named miracle, Miracle Trading, put off oblivion for so many years. Even though it is finally taking the count, I'll remember it fondly after its old-time storefront is resurfaced and the space repurposed. — Gary on Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month

He sounds like such a mensch, and the mother must be fantastic. Unfortunatetly, we don’t get people like this in the city anymore. — Andy on Miracle Trading on Warren will close at the end of the month

It does have to be made a priority but it seems the simple way to handle it is to just have enforcement on-site for 24 hours and keep writing summonses until they don't come back. The real problem to me is not the counterfeit goods, it's that the sidewalk is impassable. I see something called a "zero sidewalk display street" on the 311 and DSNY websites where no displays can be placed on it, but there is no definition or list of streets publicly available--you have to call 311 to find out if a street is one. More importantly, I'm wondering how you get a street declared a zero sidewalk display street. That looks like a solution! — Mary the Librarian on Illegal vending on Canal Street: “It’s a constant churn.”

In the 1960's and 70's, when I was young and took the subway with my dad, I saw the remnants of old, decimated chewing gum vending machines. I was amazed. He told me that, yes, there was a time when such vending machines could be placed in the subways and not be vandalized. That day had long since passed, even so many years ago. I just hope that these new bright, shiny machines don't suffer the same fate and become hulking ghosts of a system that has not been kind to all types of vendors. — Gary on Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway

Oh man, I love North Bar just the way it is. Here's hoping that the new concept doesn't stray too far from the existing one. — harryh on North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new

I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late? What train do i take if it's not currently stopping where I am? With the $3 I'm paying, WHAT is it being paid towards? — Nel on Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway