Fika put this up on their Instagram two days ago: It is with profound sadness that we close the doors to FIKA - a company founded with the passion and mission to spread Swedish coffee culture and delicacies to busy New Yorkers. We are so very appreciative of the 13 year run we had and the countless memories and friends we made. We have been beyond fortunate to work with an inspiring team of dedicated, hard-working people and to serve so many wonderful guests. It’s been a beautiful and wild ride during which we survived recessions and hurricanes, and we were looking forward to many more years. Ultimately, some of our shareholders did not share the same vision for the brand that we did as founders, which is what led to this very unexpected closure. We hope and believe that some of the people we touched through our mission will continue to take daily fika breaks and think of us as fondly as we will think of this experience. We are proud and honored to have made a small footprint in the great City of New York. Thank you to all of those who played a part of our unforgettable journey. With love, Lars, Lena & The FIKA team — Anonymous on The Swedish coffee spot Fika has closed

Let's see a show of hands from everyone who is surprised the Oculus leaks. Anyone? No one? I didn't think so. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on In the News: Oculus has $200,000 worth of leaks

This from her office: Dr. Xanthos sold the practice to Pathway Veterinary Alliance in April 2018. She is staying on as medical director until her contract expires on October 25, 2019. Then she is leaving to practice somewhere else. The location is undetermined at this time. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

I think No Action missed the point conveyed by the Coalition for the Homeless. Also I have not seen or heard of a spike in crime caused by the homeless, yes the homeless can sometimes be dirty and smell, but many have other issues or are "mentally deranged" as it was sorrily stated. NYC, as many other cities, has a housing crisis, and if we want to help folks find a home we'll all need to work together to solve the problem. — G on Homeless in Tribeca: “More digits.”

How can we help Dr. Xanthos? — Meg on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

A tale of two cities: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-most-expensive-neighborhood-in-each-state/ss-AAHtHVD?li=BBnb7Kz#image=34 — Ruben Robles on Homeless in Tribeca: “More digits.”

It’s become a huge problem and a major safety issue that the city and NYPD has done nothing about. The shelter also on Lafayette is also a open sewer of rif raf. A lot of people no longer feel safe especially at night where people are lurking around every corner and some very aggressive or severely mentally deranged. Every block it seems in Tribeca these days has this issue and it needs to be exposed as there is no action being taken. Margaret Chin, CB1, DiBlasio, NYPD can’t continue to ignore this. — No action on Homeless in Tribeca: “More digits.”

No one is asking for an explanation from Jeff, Jean. Stop making it about you - "and Jeff came aboard at my request." Loft laws are ridiculous. Grifter! — Jim Smithers on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Great cause but was it really necessary for Washington Market and other schools to march what looked like 3 year olds into a protest? Half the kids I was walking down the street were crying the other half were picking their noses and had no idea what was going on. Parents should question their 30,000 pre-school spend. — Questionable on Kids skip school, take to the streets, get loud

Jeff owes us no explanation but his absence leaves a huge void. I’ve been on the Bd forever (since the 1980s)and Jeff came aboard at my request, as District Leader. Profoundly even/handed, never with an agenda, he served our community with nothing but honest goodwill. I echo Sue. He will not easily be replaced but I cry out to the Citizen readership: step up! Join your Community Board. It’s your time to volunteer. — Jean Grillo on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Hopefully the new MF restaurant is a bit more affordable than his namesake restaurant. We need more everyday, affordable restaurants in our neighborhood! We do not need more destination restaurants. Tribeca's selection of shops and restaurants sucks when it comes to affordability. — dntwnnyc on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Having lived in LA before coming here in the '70's, I have missed the REAL tacos form the street stands there. Can't wait to try Los Tacos. A dream come true. — Judith on New Kid on the Block: Los Tacos No. 1

This would actually be Marc's 4th restaurant as Khe-Yo is his as well. — CC on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Jeff is and was a paragon on CB1. He is very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and always constructive. He has been a great help to myself and the residents of Reade Street. — Bob on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Huge fan of LT#1 and happy they’re finally in TriBeCa. And the observation about the upbeat vibe is definitely accurate – I’ve never been there where the staff doesn’t seem energized and happy. A reflection on the ownership and management. Try the quesadilla with whatever meat you like instead of the taco. It’s a little more substantial portion and easier to eat. A flavor bomb. And the queso taco with pork is to die for ... figuratively, that is. — Arthur Hochstein on New Kid on the Block: Los Tacos No. 1

Coincidentally I made the same inquiry both in person at the school, and in an email to the principal, Dana Rappaport, over a week ago: my email to her, and her response follows: Message: Dana, "My son, Gregory, graduated from 234 years ago (we had moved down here in 2003 so that he could attend a very good public school). We have lived across the street from the school since then. As a resident of Tribeca, and a real estate broker who works mainly in the neighborhood, I've been active in the past in local school activities including leading the fight against the rezoning plan that the Dept. of Education proposed a number of years ago that would have effectively cut my condominium in half (Greenwich Court Condominium, 275 & 295 Greenwich Street), by excluding 275 Greenwich from one of the proposed new zones, and leaving 295 in another one (the plan was, thankfully, defeated). I'm reaching out to you as a concerned resident regarding the scaffolding along the south side of PS-234, which has been standing there for approximately four years. In addition to being a truly egregious eyesore, it's a very dark corridor that can be potentially dangerous for a student; a truly welcoming environment for rats and mice; and, worst of all, there has been literally no sign of any construction activity on this "shed" since it's inception. I've gone on the NYCSCA site to find some info on the status of the construction, but their search engine doesn't function, and there is no mention of the progress of repair on the school's wall (a gentleman in the school, custodian?, informed me that they haven't even begun repair work and that there was nothing the school could do). I find that hard to believe, given the fact that - in addition to the above problems I mention that the shed presents - the whole bottom floor of the school, including the offices and the cafeteria have to be in a constant state of darkness. Surely there must be some course of action that can be taken by your administration in this regard; I would be happy to add my voice - and action - to any plan that you might have to solve this problem," Thanks, NdS Her response: "Hi Nicholas, I forwarded your concern to the School Construction Authority. They will be in touch with you soon." Best, Dana — Nicholas Paul de Seve on Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at PS 234?

Re Jeff Erlich: i second the emotions expressed by all above! — MADELINE LANCIANI on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Jeff Ehrlich has done so much good, with such grace. — Erik on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Went to grab some food at Pakistan Tea House this afternoon. They changed their menu design. Wonder if it is new ownership? Also walked by Laughing Man, looks like it is expanding to the storefront next door. Wish I had walked by Hugh and Ryan tho. Paparazzi saw those 2 meeting up there last week. — TribecaMom on Where in Tribeca?

James got it. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Tweed Courthouse — James on Where in Tribeca?

I did. They referred me to the SCA. — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at PS 234?

They said they would not close the Reade Street restaurant. — Tribeca Citizen on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

They were supposed to be at this week's CB1 meeting, but they postponed till next month. No idea what the proposal is, only that they want a liquor license. — Tribeca Citizen on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

I've heard rumors of a wine bar/coffee shop going into the old 'Just Baked' space on W. Broadway. Any confirmation of that? — KM on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1