Good idea. You obviously know a lot about pesticides. We should also spray pesticides on the playground swings and sand boxes to deter annoying children. — Jim Smithers on First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza

This is what the DOE said. I guess if you were 3 at the start of pre-k at 89 or 150 in 2001, about to turn four in the next three months, you could be 21? — Tribeca Citizen on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

You state in the article students could be as young as 23 where as they could have been s my son was in 2001 . — Alan davis on In the News: Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall

Any new news on this site? Seems to have been dormant for 6 or so months... — Steve L. on Stopwork order slows progress at 65 W. Broadway

Have you seen the plaza lately? Dog owners with no consideration are using the flower beds as their pets personal litter box. No matter how many plants or flowers are planted, they all look like garbage shortly after. I hope the building starts putting pesticides and signs in the flower bed to deter annoying pet owners. I'd like to see blooming flowers when I walk out of my building, not piss stains on the corners of the building and dog poop in the flower beds. — Concerned Citizen on First Look: The Four Seasons Plaza

In addition to the Alsatian Christmas Village debut on Thursday at 5:00 PM, there is also the Tree Lighting at the NY Stock Exchange (with various performances and appearances from 2-6 PM) and the Holiday Lights celebration at the South Cove in BPC from 6:00 - 8:00. The Seaport lit its tree last night and Brookfield Place and the Oculus already have all of their decorations up. Ice rinks are up and running at Brookfield and atop Pier 17. It's a beautiful time of the year downtown and every year it gets better. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Pere Noel and friends come to Bowling Green

Manny is the greatest. Always positive, helpful and encouraging. Thanks so much! Ben, Maya, Eric & Chiya — Eric Silver on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny! There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for your commitment to the families of our neighborhood. You are not just the person of the month..how about nearly 25+ years on our fields if my memory serves me correctly. You are a mentor, a beloved person, and role model for not just the kids, but all who have been lucky enough to have had you in our lives. Not just downtown but on the field at Chelsea piers, and at many PSAL leagues. Your energy and passion are inspirational. Kathy, Samuel, Marco, Magee and Asa — kathy capsouto on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, the world is a better place because of you.Thank you for your expertise, patience and good cheer on the pitch. You are the best. Jake, Sean, James and Madeline — Jake Turner on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

I believe Thalassa allows dogs (service and non-service) and doesn't allow children under 10. God knows where their hands and fingers have been. — Jim Smithers on Community Board 1 agendas for December

A true Legend of Battery Park City! — Bob Baumann on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

I really like Thalassa too. — Tribeca Mom on Community Board 1 agendas for December

This place over promises and under delivers. Take your money and go on vacation with your family. Trust me, this place is smoke and mirrors. — Beth Lynch on The Wonder is open for (members-only) business

Manny: thank you. Your joy, open arms, and love of the game made each every time we saw you the very best! Steve, Alyce and our “kid” Nate — Steven Schall on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, you are my hero. Citizen, thanks for recognizing him. Bill, Heather, Duke and Daphne Tsapalas — Bill Tsapalas on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Your efforts are going to make a lot of children happy on Christmas Day. Good for you all. Thank you for doing what you do. — TG on The way the neighbors at 15 Broad give thanks

Wow! What a life, and what a gentleman. Bravo Manny. — TG on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Thanks, Luis. Will correct! — Tribeca Citizen on Community Board 1 agendas for December

Looks like we finally might get a decent new Greek restaurant. The Greek is excellent, but we need more GOOD Greek food. Granted, this new one will be in the bowels of Battery Park City instead o Tribeca. I will take what I can get. — Petros on Community Board 1 agendas for December

You mean the extremely popular street seating? The one that has more use as open space than free private vehicle parking? Why do you dislike it? People seem to be voting with their butts in the seats that it's a great neighborhood amenity. — DB on Seen & Heard: Laughing Man 2.0 coming along

RE: Trinity Commons....It is NOT the new school at 77 Greenwich. It is the new office tower built by Trinity Holdings (and connected to Trinity Church via the bridge) at 74 Trinity. The new tower will have at its base a Community Center that will serve the neighborhood with classes, seminars, meeting rooms, etc. It will be a great addition to the neighborhood. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Community Board 1 agendas for December

So thankful for the work Manny does with our children! Lucas has learned so much from him, and this is both in terms of soccer and how to be nice and a team player on the field. Obrigadissimo, Dankeschoen and Thanks a lot, Manny! — Carsten and Lucas on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny is amazing. I spent a decade on the ball fields watching him gently ref and guide the kids on the field. He is great with the girls in particular. But what may people don't know is that Manny also coaches a team of downtown mom's who have gotten off the side line. He brings his signature warmth and kindness to this group. He is THE BEST! — amanda on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Soccer and Manny are synonymous - can’t imagine soccer occurring downtown without him. It would not be soccer season without Manny on the pitch. A big thank you Manny for all many years of inspiring kids, helping coaches, training refs and sharing your passion of the game with us “older kids” - you not only made soccer better but life too. — Demetri on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida

Manny, what can anyone say about Manny? That he is focused, unselfish, driven. Exemplified in every conversation and in every action, appearing impervious to age, he is a spirit, undeniable, indomitable. A lifelong athlete striving to stay connected regardless of the role. He can evolve to any situation; fair, gentle but stern, true to his family and sport, both his passions. I am a stranger, but Manny always made my children and I feel like we were a part of his family. — Raphael Castillo MD on Citizen of the Month: Manny D’Almeida