I did move away from the City, and now I need to take my car in to my job, because I am no longer able to take a train. In general, I try to park near the end of the line and take the subway the rest of the way, because I am not a monster and I believe in public transit. Obviously, films make jobs, but me going to work is also a job! So it's kind of a moot point! I honestly think it could be as simple as an online database saying: Parking unavailable on streets X, Y, Z on days 1, 2, 3 from hours A to B. It doesn't matter to me what's being filmed. What matters is if something is if block after block is closed for parking or not. This information is often available for other reasons, but film shoots just end up being a surprise. They need permits, so this information is in there. They just need to communicate with 311 and others. — Jay on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

9/11. The War on Terror. God bless America. Security theater. — James on Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer

... and whatever happened to the promise to return the police horse stables back to the neighborhood? — Kacee on Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer

The uptown station entry stairs is now closed. If you look at it from down the block, you can see that it looks like they have removed the green metal canopy over the stairs and put plastic sheeting in its place. Is this another drive-by removal of a prominent Tribeca neighborhood feature? — James on Franklin Street station to close for weeks this summer

That was our favorite literary quote in high school. Came in handy when talking back to English teachers. — Pam Frederick on Where in (not) Tribeca?

In my opinion, the short story "Bartleby the Scrivener" is a more fitting and timeless Melville tale about lower Manhattan. Bartleby is a copyist working in a Wall Street lawyer's office, whose famous reply to his employer's every request is "I would prefer not to." And the story gets weird from there... http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/10/herman_melville_s_bartleby_the_scrivener_an_interactive_annotated_text.html — james on Where in (not) Tribeca?

Correct observation, but needs expanding. All Humans everywhere were attacked. And if more Humans don't start practicing Humanity and Care, the next really big attack will blow all Humans away. — robert janz on In the News: Jon Stewart blasts Congress for 9/11 fail

Yes it was fun to see "Oceana" mural again. I had forgotten it despite how much I enjoyed it while it was there. And yes it was painted over before the hotel was built. — dianne talan on Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island

Excellent literary reference, Jane! (The funny part is I kind of skipped over your intro and was about to write: "Jane, your writing is incredible!" before I circled back.) — Pam Frederick on Where in (not) Tribeca?

Nautical themes are not at all surprising, giving lower Manhattan's nautical heritage. Melville's novel Moby-Dick actually begins right here, with Ishmael, who says: Right and left, the streets take you waterward. Its extreme down-town is the battery, where that noble mole is washed by waves, and cooled by breezes, which a few hours previous were out of sight of land. Look at the crowds of water-gazers there. Circumambulate the city of a dreamy Sabbath afternoon. Go from Corlears Hook to Coenties Slip, and from thence, by Whitehall northward. What do you see?--Posted like silent sentinels all around the town, stand thousands upon thousands of mortal men fixed in ocean reveries. Some leaning against the spiles; some seated upon the pier-heads; some looking over the bulwarks glasses! of ships from China; some high aloft in the rigging, as if striving to get a still better seaward peep. But these are all landsmen; of week days pent up in lath and plaster--tied to counters, nailed to benches, clinched to desks. How then is this? Are the green fields gone? What do they here? But look! here come more crowds, pacing straight for the water, and seemingly bound for a dive. Strange! Nothing will content them but the extremest limit of the land; loitering under the shady lee of yonder warehouses will not suffice. No. They must get just as nigh the water as they possibly can without falling in. — Jane on Where in (not) Tribeca?

Hector has made 5 amazing custom pieces !! I wish nothing but the best for him. Very honest man. Recommended jeweler to anyone around the area. — Tyler on New Kid on the Block: Hector’s Jewelry Shop

See also https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/20170726_not2.html ENB - Region 2 Notices 7/26/2017 Negative Declaration New York County (Manhattan) - The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Renovation of 199 Church Street will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the renovation of existing 296,167 square foot, 15 story office building on a 0.4 acre lot located at Church Street, between Duane Street, Thomas Street and Trumble Place in New York City, New York. The proposed action would include 291,167 square foot of office space and 5,000 square foot of retail use. The building will continue to house the staff of the New York State Insurance Fund, as well as two floors leased to the New York State Police for office space and a portion of the ground floor being used for retail. The number of employees will be reduced from 1,300 to 1,125 (960 NYSIF, 150 State Police and 15 retail). The New York State Police office will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work includes asbestos abatement, installation of a sprinklers, installation of an emergency generator, concrete and structural steel work, replacement of an elevator, demolition, lighting, flooring, ADA restrooms, ceilings, HVAC systems, electrical and cabling, glazing and storefront construction, interior finishes to include carpet and paint. Contact: Alan Angelo, NYSIF, 15 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205, Phone: (518) 437-4291, E-mail: aangelo@nysif.com. — James on State Insurance Fund building desecrated

It's a great place. I brought an injured pigeon there and they took care of its wing. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Danny was ill, but is recovering

They apparently had the review and decided there would be no "significant adverse impact" here. State Historic Preservation Office records state: Consultation Projects Project Number: 18PR07036 Name: Renovation of New York State Insurance Fund Building at 199 Church Street Status: Closed Location Desc: Interior of building and exterior facade, including exterior canopy and entrance area — James on State Insurance Fund building desecrated

yes, wildbirdfund.org is wonderful! I saw an obviously stunned/frozen/near death tiny bird (a thrush apparently) on river terrace a few months ago, I googled, found the bird rescue and bundled him up and took him up there--a few hours in a heated incubator, TLC and a few flight tests later they released him happily flying away in central park. Now I'm aways on the lookout for birds who need help. — LS on Seen & Heard: Danny was ill, but is recovering

Oops! I guess I just pictured it there in my head... — Pam Frederick on Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island

Right again!! Agreed about arch. — Pam Frederick on Where in (not) Tribeca?

If the State of NY had anything to do with it--funding or approvals-- it would have needed to undertake review under state environmental law for effects on historic resources (SEQR). The building could have been designated as a local landmark regardless, though if state owned, the state might argue it is exempt from city regulation. Many state and federal buildings in the city are locally-designated landmarks. — Jeremy Woodoff on State Insurance Fund building desecrated

Hi Pam, this is located at 74 Wall Street the original Seaman’s Bank building. The arch of this building is magnificent! with regards, Sonia Stock & Joseph Altman — Sonia F. Stock on Where in (not) Tribeca?

Hi Pam, this is located on 74 Wall Street and a beautiful building arch at that! Love the carvings on this building. regards, Sonia Stock &Joseph Altman — Sonia F. Stock on Where in (not) Tribeca?

The ballerina mural was on Church between Franklin and White. The Bronx Zoo mural is on Church between White and Walker. — Heide Fasnacht on Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island

Excellent work, highly recommend. — Mary E on New Kid on the Block: Hector’s Jewelry Shop

Very good work. Custom work — Octavio on New Kid on the Block: Hector’s Jewelry Shop

It's fun seeing "Oceana" again. I need to dig through my old photos and find the pics I took of it back then. I'm pretty sure it was painted over before the hotel was built. — Makes You Go "Hmm-m-m" on Seen & Heard: Movies at Governors Island

How soon before the machines are vandalized or broken into? Another dumb idea so that the MTA doesn't have to deal with the real problems of the daily signal, switch, track, train and homeless /mentally ill people on the train. — Sara Ross on Vending machine arrives in 1/2/3 station