I don’t understand the Margaret Chin bashing here. I am grateful that her office was helpful to me when I had an issue that fell within its purview, and I am not Chinese and I do not live in Chinatown. To insist that a politician should have magical powers to dictate rental agreements between owners and tenants is not only unrealistic, but scary, and if a politician were doing it in a situation you *didn’t* like you would probably call it corruption. And then to blame her because a representative lied to her, instead of blaming the liar, is the last straw, but I guess victim-blaming is the new normal. — Hudson River on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

That linked article is from March 2017! If you think an out-of-date article from a year-and-a-half ago makes your point, given all the legal changes, it certainly does not. All it does is misrepresent the truth. I am not a huge fan of de Blasio, but let's at least represent the story right here. Here is a NYC Department of Transportation press release from June 2018. IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release #18-038 Thursday, June 28, 2018 Contact: Scott Gastel (212) 839-4850 Bike News Alert: DOT Announces Adoption of Final Rule Governing Pedal-Assist Bicycles City Record published new rule today that clarifies legality of pedal-assist bicycles; Rule takes effect on Saturday, July 28, making clear that throttle-controlled e-bikes continue to remain illegal The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that pursuant to the provisions of the City Administrative Procedure Act (CAPA), its new rule clarifying the legality of pedal-assist bicycles had been adopted – and published today in the City Record (Download rule here). The new rule establishes that pedal-assist bicycles are permissible, while throttle-controlled e-bikes continue to be illegal to operate on City streets under State and city law. Under CAPA, the new rule will officially take effect after a 30-day window -- on Saturday, July 28. “Mayor de Blasio announced in April that New York City was taking the important step of making pedal-assist bicycles clearly legal,” said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. “We appreciate the feedback we received from New Yorkers through the rule-making process these last few months – including from those looking to find solutions for delivery workers who often ride throttle e-bikes. For now, we believe that this new rule will help us join other world cities opening the door to an increasingly popular, safe and low-emission mode of travel that helps cyclists climb hills and travel longer distances. In fact, pedal-assist bikes will help us to meet challenges on the horizon like the L train tunnel closure -- as we announced only yesterday that Citi Bike will introduce a pedal-assist “Shuttle Service” over the Williamsburg Bridge next year to move even more New Yorkers on two wheels.” As part of its rule-making process, DOT heard from many stakeholders about establishing a legal framework for the conversion of throttle-controlled e-bikes to legal pedal-assist bicycles. In that vein, DOT is immediately starting a second round of outreach to delivery workers, businesses and manufacturers, among others, to establish such a framework. As that dialogue continues, the new rules may be amended as necessary. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2018/pr18-038.shtml — James on In the News: Cast Iron House Got a $45 Million Loan

Again, right. When I said e-bikes, that also included pedal-assisted or motorized bikes. Cops ticket personally owned pedal assist bikes, registered or otherwise. But will they ticket these corporate sponsored motorized bikes once they are on the streets. I think not. But hey, anything for the almighty corporations and money. Welcome to Talor's Swift's New York! It's been monetized and privileged for you! https://www.bicycling.com/news/a20030315/nypd-initiates-e-bike-crackdown-and-cyclists-are-outraged/ — JOR on In the News: Cast Iron House Got a $45 Million Loan

When I belonged to BMCC pool I said something because the lifeguards would be eating breakfast. Also, not related but I just walked by Macaron Cafe on Greenwich and it's closed. — paul on Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Opening Date

It sounds like these "community input meetings" are a joke to pacify us. The wording tells all: "... first of several promised by the Administration as the process of moving the detention center from its current location to 80 Centre St. continues." So the moving is described as already underway! What's the point of a public hearing (Town Hall?) if the decision is already made? — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

was there a phone number to make an appointment at The Shop. — toni on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

Thank you so much " Old Tribeca"! You put it in words better than I ever can. Most of these people haven't lived here long enough to see what has gone on the past couple of " decades". I been here around 30 years and no one wanted to move down here. It was a melting pot of working class people, every rash, religion who fought for our food emporium way before I came in the 70s. Greenwich Street will be dark and deserted at night ( no lights) if we lose our supermarket where I shop every day. I can't afford wholefoods like most of these people can. And yes, Margaret Chin is a waste. Never did Anything to help us before. Be the way she signed off on the new prison going up on Centre Street, How nice for our area. — NATIVE on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Hey JJ- please enlighten me! What exactly has Margaret Chin done for Tribeca? I have lived in the neighborhood since the late 80’s, and have seen the neighborhood transform from low/middle income to a neighborhood for the uber rich! Some of us can’t afford or don’t want to be forced to shop in Whole Foods! So yes, we need an affordable supermarket, like Best Market as an option! So yes, where is Margaret Chin? I do hope to hear her voice and fight for Best Market! And I’ll have to agree with “Native” that the only time I’ve seen Ms. Chin around is election time! Sadly, she was voted in last term, by a slim margin, mostly because of the voting pool in Chinatown. And yes, she does fight for her own....fact! If you translate that as rasist, I believe you are the ignorant one! Margaret Chin, where are you? — Old Tribeca on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Oh really JJ. Everyone knows Margaret Chin and what she does for Chinatown. everyone so quick to call people, " racist". You better open your eyes. Its a fact what goes on in Chinatown and what she does for her " own". The new thing lets call everyone Racist when they finally say what is really going on. — Native on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

The deposit system seems to be a function of the reservation site they use, Tock. I made a reservation at The Aviary uptown, they use the same system and it also requires a nonrefundable $15 deposit. The Greek might not be aware of this? — Sean on Seen & Heard: Nonrefundable Reservation Deposit at the Greek

Check with Blue Moon Fish at the Greenwich St. Green Market on Saturday mornings. Fish is fresh off the boat. Tuna is outstanding. Ask them about using it and other seafood for sushi. — JS Miller on Seen & Heard: $500 Reward for Helping Cops With a Difficult Arrest

Agreed. What can we do as a community about this? — Marcus on In the News: Tribecan Accused of Starving His Dog

Hey native - should you be named nativist? Racist tinge to your post. — JJ on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Please keep reporting on the jails coming near our neigborhood. This is concerning and don’t feel that tribeca is rallying to stop. — JJ on In the News: Tribecan Accused of Starving His Dog

Not to be uptight, but it is replacing the Music World site, which was it biggest section. One Park Row was only computers and software. And One Beekman replaces the Photography building. Knowing the lovely work that the Friedman's are putting into 15 Park Row, I can guarantee you some cheap materials. Can anyone say gold spray paint? — mruptight on In the News: Keegan-Michael Key Bought Here

What has Margaret Chin done for “us” here in TriBeCa , Nolita? Absolutely nothing . Only for Chinatown. Useless these people voted again for her . She does nothing for us her only her own. Good Luck Best Market, it was good while it lasted. Greedy landlords win every time especially the piece of work called Stella . Margaret is around Greenwich only for the votes then she’s gone. Only for Chinatown — Native New Yorker on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Tents and trails is a classic outdoor adventure store I love them I was a scout master for years and tents and trails always supported the boys with discounts and an excellent selection of equipment they also cater to extreme adventurers ice climbing, rock climbing back country backpacking what a great place where you can wander through and actually touch the gear and get great service and information from the employees as they practice what they sell I really hope they open back up quickly because I miss them already icon of the outdoor world — Chuck on Tent & Trails Will Close Temporarily

The best in our area is Mitsuwa, but it's a shlep. http://www.mitsuwa.com/nj/ If we're preparing sushi for a big crowd, we'll hop in the car and drive up there. — Will Meyerhofer on Seen & Heard: $500 Reward for Helping Cops With a Difficult Arrest

My best friend is Japanese, from Nagoya, and so we prepare sushi a lot at home. We buy the fish from Sunrise Mart in Soho, on Broome Street. It's about a 10 minute walk from my place n Murray Street and it's Japanese owned, so yeah, they know their way around sushi. http://sunrisemart-ny.com/default_eng/ Also good for other Japanese basics. — Will Meyerhofer on Seen & Heard: $500 Reward for Helping Cops With a Difficult Arrest

It's so surprising to see something cyclical--there used to be a Philly pretzel place right around the corner from Chambers on Greenwich, I thought! — Emily on A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here

"reached a new agreement" just means the tenant agreed to pay more. I'm sure Best Market could stay for the right price (which they won't pay). Has nothing to do with the community or the councilmember. — vasamuti on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Part of me wonders whether, as a security measure, gas was purposely kept out of the Oculus/PATH area, limiting it to 2WTC, 3WTC, and 4WTC. — Erik Torkells on Is Amazon Opening a Bookstore Here?

What surprises me most about the WTC is the lack of reasonable, seated dining. You'd think if you were looking to attract and keep people – locals, tourists, office workers, commuters – you would provide places for them to eat in a leisurely fashion until at least the time the stores close. Yes, there's Eataly, but it's up and out of the way, and one eatery, without waitress service, near PATH. The "restaurant row" upstairs doesn't even have cafe tables near it, although there's plenty of room there. I'm sure someone must have thought about this and there's some explanation, but it escapes me. As for Brookfield, the promenade is wonderful and reminds me of Europe. With 60,000 people living below Chambers, the population equals a decent U.S. city. Brookfield figured "If we build it they will come" and obviously, from the number of store closings, that's not quite true. This isn't 5th Avenue, don't try to be. — Madelyne on Is Amazon Opening a Bookstore Here?

The huge domed thing is the old City Hall Post Office. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Hall_Post_Office_and_Courthouse_(New_York_City) — Glenn on Seen & Heard: The City Skyline Over Time

Katagiri in Midtown East has the best sushi-grade selection we have found. Worth the trip. — Wanda on Seen & Heard: $500 Reward for Helping Cops With a Difficult Arrest