Downtown Express continues to publish in print every other week, exactly the same as before. Downtown Express articles, for now, can also be found online on the site of a sister paper of Downtown Express — The Villager. Downtown Express articles will continue to be published in both print and online. The company's online platforms are being retooled and their will be a rollout soon. Lincoln Anderson Editor, Downtown Express — Lincoln Anderson on In the News: Gitano Is Moving Indoors

Would it make sense to cultivate the NW corner of City Hall Park in the middle of winter? — David G Imber on Seen & Heard: Luv Michael’s Granola Shop

I came across the accident while walking my dog and I can’t stop thinking about that poor woman — and the schmuck (worse) who was more concerned about escaping with his dog than about another human being. When is he being arraigned? I’d like to make sure that his family doesn’t bail him out and that he suffers while sitting in Rikers. I will never forget the smoldering wreckage and the knowledge that there was a person who had been crushed inside — all so he could make his trip a little shorter. And how about the other people he hurt? I hope they are able to make a full recovery. Sorry for the rant; I cross that road almost every day and I see the insane way that some people drive. And for what? — Meg on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

I heard Breads Bakery is no longer opening at 4 WTC. I asked around and was told they backed out. Westfield also removed them off the center map. — Anthony on Seen & Heard: Luv Michael’s Granola Shop

Also curious about LT#1....all I wanted for Xmas was for it to open in line with its promise to do so end of year 2018. — Mika on A Glimpse of What’s to Come

That would be a great epitaph! — Arturo on A Glimpse of What’s to Come

Eric, do you know what’s happening with Los Tacos No.1? They seem to have halted construction. Best of luck for life in California. Tribeca will miss you! — Arturo on A Glimpse of What’s to Come

They could buy a light and air easement and add windows to the east facade. I don't think they would be able to add the bulk. — G on Transit Trading Has Left Tribeca

HHC does stand for Howard Hughes Corp and I think the Blockhouse will be the new name for the retail space underneath the FDR overpass that housed FDR (Food Drink River) which opened last Spring and closed about two months ago. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Booze at the Regal Battery Park Cinemas

151 Maiden Lane is the AC Marriott Hotel. 161 right next door is the new Condo which has topped out and be delivered for occupancy later in 2019. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Booze at the Regal Battery Park Cinemas

City Hall Park has become an embarrassment. It's hard to believe that it wasn't that long ago that the city spent more than $20 million to totally renovate it. Too bad they won't spend a few hundred thousand to maintain it. — Makes you go "hmmmm".... on Seen & Heard: Luv Michael’s Granola Shop

Sad to see the vaunted Blaue Gans nee Le Zinc space devoid of its 80s gallery posters. We probably all should have eaten more schnitzel. — steven sclaroff on A Glimpse of What’s to Come

Why is it in this city and even country, we pass laws and then refuse to enforce them. This is not only true on the roads and in traffic but also with the Department of Buildings, the Dept of Transportation (turnstile jumping), Dept of the Environment, NYCHA, I could go on. We don't even fund the IRS to collect taxes due. If we want to try to control the traffic, speed cameras and large fines are the best way as has been proved in other cities in others countries. Oh sorry, we can't take examples from other countries that might just do things better, can we?? — Bob on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

Very well said... My family & I, including our dog cross over the highway to use our public parks (Hudson’s River Pk.) daily. We are at risk everyday! The danger of reckless drivers, not to mention road rage (I had 2 idiots in a row give me the finger last week - Merry Christmas to you!). The mayors plan ‘Vision Zero’ I don’t believe is working as our city streets are getting more fatal. What does it take to take back our street? The answer is NOT more deaths of innocent neighbors who want to enjoy our streets. WAKE UP BILL! — Ivan on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

I don’t care who this piece of shit is, he killed my friend. She died a horrible death because this sad ass excuse if a human being felt the need to speed n weave in early morning when traffic is tally not that bad. I want him to die like she did but he won’t. I hope he lives with the demons of this poor woman burning inside a car that he was the cause of... ROT IN HELL U PIECE OF SHIT...RIP AMY — Donna on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

I'm actually progressing in talks with one buyer. I'll add you to the list of folks who might be interested should that fall through. — Erik Torkells on The End Is Near

True! After moving from LA, I was shocked by how no one was following the law here! Pedestrians also have their share, no one is following the lights... — Mohamed on In the News: Pedestrian Bodyguards in Hudson Square

The driver who caused this Sherman Harrison is an entertainer and music producer known as "Chaz Harrison" and is the brother of singer MYA. — james on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

Awful news about the crash, and such a horrible death. Our streets are not a race course, a place for anger catharsis, or a game of "beat the red light". I see this all the time on our street, often with buses and trucks racing at high speed to run a light just turned red. This is a tragic recipe for more such senseless deaths. Supposedly "Vision Zero" is working, in reducing traffic-related deaths...Yet the epidemic of distracted and reckless driving seems as bad as ever. I don't know if we can ever really reach a "zero" point of traffic deaths, as there are always the complexities of human (and AI) judgment error, but here's hoping we can get as close to "zero" as possible. — Marcus on In the News: Fatal Four-Car Crash

I am interested in purchasing the website. How can you best be contacted? — Elise on The End Is Near

Nothing very geopolitical about this, Lewis. Just unbridled developer greed run rampant in Lower Manhattan. Take a walk along South Street - the money behind that comes from all over the place, even right here in the U.S. of A. New construction is not only dwarfing the old, from time to time, it is knocking it over. — NYSoxfan on In the News: Park Place Building Collapse

"the city’s traffic has become so perilous" Maybe the effort should instead be expended on enforcing the actual traffic laws, so the streets would not be so "perilous". And perhaps stronger laws against distracted driving? Almost every driver I see is paying more attention to their spyware-device than to the road. — Marcus on In the News: Pedestrian Bodyguards in Hudson Square

Hi Erik, is this Big Bad Boo at 68 Thomas Street? Best regards, Sonia Stock — Sonia F. Stock on Where in Tribeca…?

68 Thomas St — Mike F on Where in Tribeca…?

74 Trinity is the new office tower being developed by Trinity Church. The base will include a Community Center and Church offices, while the top will host high end office space. The tower has already topped out. It's going to be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Seen & Heard: Has Nunu Chocolates Closed?