Is crime up or down? What to believe? It sure feels like it is going up, but I don't dare generalize from anecdotal evidence and my own limited experience. Here's a new critique editorial: https://www.wsj.com/articles/disorder-rises-in-de-blasios-new-york-11563136846 — Marcus on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

I could say something like "these are just poor immigrants trying to capture a piece of the American dream" but I'll just say "be careful what you wish for". — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

Perhaps a border wall can be constructed to keep the mayor out of the city when he returns from his "presidential campaign." — PeterD on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

IMO Corey Johnson should remain acting Mayor even after our usual non-acting Mayor BdB returns from his latest Iowan foray. — James on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

Tales of Two Cities While campaigning in Iowa, Mayor DiBlasio promises to limit the days that mayors are allowed show up to work at their respective City Halls to 10 days or less if he is elected President. Not a great area to feel safe in Tripadvisor Review of Canal Street Reviewed June 5, 2016 Went to Canal Street just for the experience, and what an experience! From the moment you walk out of the subway you are hassled by people offering you knock of designer bags and purses. All of these people hassling you made it feel a bit unsafe so walked quickly down the street to get to Soho which is much nicer! Don't think I'd like to go here when it's dark. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60763-d4587703-r380030973-Canal_Street-New_York_City_New_York.html — Larry on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

I got a sample walking by the opening. They should stay in DC — Gb on &pizza opens 36th store in Financial District

Because it's pizza. — Pam Frederick on &pizza opens 36th store in Financial District

Why the surprise that it's DC based? Most fast casual, including Sweetgreen and Cava, started there or in the surrounding suburbs. — CH on &pizza opens 36th store in Financial District

The New York Times published an article "Undercover on Canal St., With Louis Vuitton Impostors in His Sights" on Jan 29, 2006. A woman interested in purchasing handbags watched as investigators loaded confiscated, fake handbags into a truck. When they reassured the woman the handbags were counterfeit, she replied, in shock, "'I thought they were stolen!'" — James on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

I never understood the appeal of counterfeits. Isn't the point of seeking to own a Rolex, well, to actually own a real authentic Rolex? The design, the history, the "pedigree", the workmanship, the beauty, the knowledge that it's an original. It's somewhat similar to counterfeit art, but somehow people are willing to buy counterfeit consumer goods, even luxury ones. A good counterfeit artwork can presumably convince even an expert, but once you know, isn't the experience of it ruined for its owner? Not to mention the ethical and legal issues of essentially ripping off intellectual property. Perhaps some would argue that those designers are greedy and evil so it's justified in ripping them off. Then again, if they are so evil and greedy, why would you want even fake versions of their goods, with their logos and all that? Also, where do you draw the line once you start down that slippery slope? Can I play Robin Hood (making my own laws, stealing from the rich and giving to...well, myself) whenever I decide a product's prices are too high or I disagree with what I think I know of a company's policies? And fake goods are infecting everywhere. So many fake items on Amazon, for example. Amazon tries to weed them out, apparently, but it's a constant battle. Even fake electronics that can look very convincing, down to the packaging; you may find out too late (when the product fails early, for example) to have any hope of returning it. (Search for Amazon's "Project Zero", obviously inspired by our mayor's "Vision Zero"!) I do imagine it makes any potential storefront business there very difficult to maintain. Best of luck to this venture in the bank building. Sorry for the ramble; I would have shortened it but I already pressed "Submit Comment" — Marcus on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

Any place that makes pizza w/pineapple will never, ever see me. — V. Stewart on &pizza opens 36th store in Financial District

This has been going on since I moved here in the late 70’s. Maybe even before. Gets cleaned out occasionally for a month or so, then starts again. It’s east of Broadway too, and has been on side streets and on Broadway itself. There used to be a time when tourist buses came from the South like Virginia and Maryland running engines on the Canal St. side of the Post Office and going back down with shoppers full of giant black plastic bags full of fakes. Our law enforcement doesn’t seem to care, that’s for sure. Maybe there isn’t enough money in it for them. — Doxie on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

The abundance of illegal selling on Canal Street west of Broadway creates an effective barrier to successful merchants attempting to sell legally from storefronts. Time and time, over many years, storekeepers have just given up, realizing that for whatever reason NYC is okay with the status quo. I wish the new store the best of luck. but my fear is that NYC, by its continued inaction, will seriously handicap any storekeeper in and around Canal Sreet. — Larry on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

I had an excellent experience at Savida. I can't wait to go back again. The various appetizer spreads (baba ganoush, tatziki, etc) were mouth watering. Out of 13 people in my group, not one complaint. The staff was very hospitable. I highly recommend it to my neighbors... and my husband who hasn't yet tried it! — Christine on New Kid on the Block: Savida

Crown Shy has posted a lunch menu - soft opening Tuesday 7/16 with reservations beginning the following week! — Keith on First Impressions: Crown Shy

For the best bubble tea in lower Manhattan you really need to walk to Boba Guys on Canal Street. Love them so much. They are a way more sustainable company too . . . ;) — Amy Strassler Goldstein on Bubble tea resource gone; building for sale

I feel like I just lost a dear friend. I am shook and sad. — Janice Vargas on Arcade Bakery will be closing — for good — in August

Shoot me an email and I will tell you. tribecacitizen@gmail.com — Pam Frederick on Arcade Bakery will be closing — for good — in August

Don't we have community affairs officers now we can contact about this? Anyone have that info? Anyone tried to contact and get resolution to this issue? — Marcus on Nosy Neighbor: What’s happening at the bank on Canal and Broadway?

Say it ain't so!!!!!! The news of the Arcade sped through our building like a wildfire when it first opened. There was no sign for some time, and we feared that it would close or move before it got really going. No chance of that as the brilliance of every item sold found its way to market. We have rejoiced at trying every newe item, which, somehow, surpasses the old things, which are all superb. This will be a real loss. In the meantime, I'll double my visits and pray for a miracle solution that leaves Roger and the Arcade in place as one of Tribeca's wonderful secrets. If it is not to be, wishing you and your staff the best of luck and good fortune in the future - you'll be long remembered. — Mac on Arcade Bakery will be closing — for good — in August

Christina, whoever you are, please buy it! Roger is often right in the bakery. — Bruce Ehrmann. on Arcade Bakery will be closing — for good — in August

Oh, no! It's one of Tribeca's greatest treasures. Say it ain't so! Where to begin? The babka. The best sourdough bread in New York City. The pizza. PLEASE. — Bruce Ehrmann. on Arcade Bakery will be closing — for good — in August

I'm saddened by the lack of diversity on a team being hailed as role models. 22 women, of which 19 are white and only 3 are women of color. No Hispanic women, no Asian women, and none from the Middle East or South Asia. Not representative of who we are and who we aspire to be as a nation. And not as diverse as the men's team. See for yourself. https://www.ussoccer.com/players — PeterD on Ticker-tape parade for women’s soccer team tomorrow!

For sure! You guys have been so taken advantage of over the centuries. — TG on In the News: Chief women are chief entrepreneurs

Brava Ms. Rexer! Good work. — TG on Seen & Heard: Praying for needy females in debt