I remember the studio, as I spent lots of time at Beth's lab...back in the analog days ;). Was sad to see it all go. — Robert Ripps on A new social club is coming to Broadway

It's been up for several years. You could probably ask someone who works at 234 and get a better answer. — Robert Ripps on Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at PS 234?

It's so close to his place on Reade St..maybe he intends to shutter there. — JulieW on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

That's my thought, there's already american cut and self named marc forgione. You can maybe count khe-yo as one of his former chefs too, I'm sure it isn't coincidental that they're next to marc forgione... — Yael on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Jeff was a true benefit to the community. I thank him heartily for his help. — Heide Fasnacht on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Wouldn't this be Marc Forgione's 3rd restaurant in the neighborhood? — JulieW on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

I still have a pair of Italian d’Orsay pumps that I got at Anbar when it was on Reade. There was a similar outlet across the street, but Anbar was the best. — HudsonRiver on Seen & Heard: A piece of Chambers Street uncovered

"Walked" by the Walker Hotel once at night and once during the day. The interior lobby looks very good. Is that to be a cafe or restaurant or bar or all of the above? You can see some of the rooms under construction on the 2nd floor. They seem to have ladders into little lofts (for the beds?). I really love the facade night-lighting. Looks beautiful. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Walker Street Hotel is almost? open

Jeff will be missed. A true gentleman who always kept a solid perspective. — G on Some more bar and restaurant news from CB1

Good luck. Wait till they start working. You might want to sell your home now. It will be worthless for the next 3 to 4 years once construction begins — J Block on Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on at PS 234?

Well done, Kacee. The curtain is drawn on New York Dolls, aka FlashDancers Downtown. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

This comment is from JAMES, not me, on the Noise Code: "[...] the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) share duties based on the type of noise complaint. "[...] Commercial establishments that play music must limit the level of unreasonable or disturbing noise that escapes into the streets or is heard in nearby residences by requiring that sounds levels may not exceed: • 42 decibels as measured from inside nearby residences, AND • 7 decibels over the ambient sound level, as measured on a street or public right-of-way 15 feet or more from the source, between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am • Bass sounds measurements are weighted in the “C” scale and may not exceed 6 dB(C) above the ambient sound if the ambient sound is greater than 62 dB(C). [...]" http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/noise_code_guide.pdf People should go online to 311 and complain and write down their complaint numbers and send them to CB1. Also, "If residents have a chronic complaint about noise from bars or restaurants, they can request through 311 that DEP schedule an inspector to take decibel meter readings at their apartment. Fines from these DEP violations can be as much as $3,500. The second offense is $6,400, and the third offense is $9,600. This is much higher than the fines that may be issued by NYPD for unreasonable noise." From: http://cbsix.org/resources/nyc-noise-code/ And the 311 complaint link: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01085 "You can report noise, including loud music, coming from inside a club or bar. "If you include your name and address in your report, you will receive a City survey. When you return the survey reporting a chronic issue, City officials will schedule an appointment to take noise level readings in your home. The establishment you report will be fined when appropriate. "What Happens Next "Officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) will respond within 8 hours when they are not handling emergencies. They will be able to take action if the noise is still happening when they arrive. If you make multiple complaints within 8 hours, police may only respond once. "If you file another complaint within six months of having previously completed a survey, which requested a DEP inspection, the City will automatically enter another request for an inspection on your behalf in the DEP complaint system." — Tribeca Citizen on Walker Street neighbors on M1-5: “It’s not normal”

I did! — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

Yes, a work of graceful, life-affirming Performance Art. Daring to be creative when all around was the cowardice of destruction. — Hilary V on In the News: Man beats bull with banjo. Wait, what?

My cat, George and I will greatly miss Dr. Xanthos. She is so kind and knowledgeable. A “cat lady” in the best sense. Best of luck to you Mary. — Slue on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

There is more to the story about Dr Xanthos retiring. TC- please contact Dr Xanthos directly to hear her story. — LK on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

The minutes of the NYC Common Council for January 20, 1823 record that the Street Committee reported receiving a petition from all the owners abutting the non-contiguous portion of Hubert Street east of the St. John's Church and Hudson Park to rename that portion, and it was approved and adopted. — James on In the News: Ground broken at Liz Berger park

According to 'The Street Book: An Encyclopedia of Manhattan's Street Names and Their Origins By Henry Moscow,' "York Street was part of Hubert Street until 1823." — James on In the News: Ground broken at Liz Berger park

How can a parking lot be zoned for an (albeit temporary)Amazon store on it? Does anyone know? — Jan on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring

I remember York Street from the 80s. I used to go to a club called Madame Rosa’s. Not sure if it was called York, but the street was there. — Claude on In the News: Ground broken at Liz Berger park

Neighborhood needs this. — perryro on A new social club is coming to Broadway

There's an outdoor Olympic size pool in Hamilton Fish Park in Lower East Side. Perhaps she can work something out with the Parks Department to use it? Just an idea. — TribecaMom on Kids These Days: Sylvie Goldner and First Strokes

I love the influx of galleries. I hope they stay... (The art "center" of the city is an ever-moving target) — Marcus on In the News: Hope springs from the burgeoning gallery district

Yes, will run soon. Don't know the name, though... — Tribeca Citizen on The kids are back in town: first day of school netted (mostly) smiles

Thanks for pointing that out! JC is right. We missed it. — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Reade Street vet is retiring