The rally sounds promising. Please post details when available. — Marcus on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

I've worked across the street from City Hall for many years and have never seen so many homeless people either sitting outside Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and other businesses with cardboard signs up and down Broadway or people walking on the street or in the train stations until the last 10+ years. Maybe if Mayor DeButthead stayed in NY, he would know what's going on in his own backyard. — Sarah Ross on Seen & Heard: Community Boards to Meet on the Jail Plan

Diblasio’s complete inability to contain the homeless explosion and criminal activity in tribeca/lower Manhattan is precidence for the argument that this is a terrible idea. Our neighbhood has been going to sh*t since he has been in office. Build your jail in your neighborhood of Brooklyn Billy. — Sayno on Seen & Heard: Community Boards to Meet on the Jail Plan

i agree with marcus, otterness shot a dog and in my book he is a loser. — Robert Dowling on The Best Public Art Over the Years

remember are by serra but image show on this site i believe is not front of fbi bldg at 26 federal plaza long time ago. olf wtc in background as far as i remember could not be seen like this back then from 26. — Robert Dowling on The Best Public Art Over the Years

Same here. Really disappointed as it is completely unethical and shows a complete disregard for previously loyal customers. Any updates from anyone? Any resolutions? — Clare on Euphoria Spa Is Moving

Good Afternoon Erik, this is located on the newly painted door of number one Staple Street. Have a good holiday, regards, Sonia Stock — Sonia Stock on Where in Tribeca…?

Chin has even supported the Jail. From Chinatown to Tribeca residents have opposed the jail. A message must be sent to Chin that she must vote based on the will of the people. She is not for our community. What can you do? Join the various protests that are being organized (there will be a large rally in 2-3 weeks at Chin’s office. Sign the petitions. Call Chin’s office and demand that she vote the people’s desire. Chin has done nothing but harm this neighborhood. IT IS TIME TO STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS TRIBECANS AND FORCE CHIN TO STAND DOWN ON THE JAIL. — NATIVE on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Congratulations. Your newsletter is helpful, witty, well-written. It is a great way to start the day. — Betty heller on Seen & Heard: 10 Corso Como Opens Next Week

Chin was elected by a slim margin against a neophyte opposition candidate. She has nothing close to a mandate and her constituents basically sent her a message that she is not a favored politician. Despite this, she has gone ahead and opposed her constituents' wishes by supporting the jail. From Chinatown to Tribeca, there is fierce opposition by residents to the jail. A message must be sent to Chin that she must vote based on the will of the people, and not impose her poor intented will on our citizens. What can you do? Join the various protests that are being organized (there will be a large rally in 2-3 weeks at Chin's office. Sign the petitions. Call Chin's office and demand that she vote the people's desire. Chin has done nothing but harm this neighborhood. IT IS TIME TO STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS TRIBECANS AND FORCE CHIN TO STAND DOWN ON THE JAIL. — Hal on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

" The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice did not immediately return a request for comment on whether officials from the mayor's office will be present to discuss the plan." Are they kidding? https://patch.com/new-york/lower-east-side-chinatown/city-host-town-hall-manhattan-jail-plan — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

A good article arguing why this Rikers closure and move plan is a disaster: https://www.boweryboogie.com/2018/08/why-the-chinatown-jail-proposal-is-a-terrible-idea-op-ed/ …and do sign the petition! and spread it around... — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

…and to the lawyers who want to reduce their commuting time. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

Yes, we should pull together on this. I do recommend that everyone who is interested in this matter attend the meetings. The first one is supposed to be on September 12 at 6:00pm at P.S. 124 in Chinatown — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

While no one on this site likely knows for sure what the status of this jail is for downtown, can we work together in some way to mount a defense? We don’t know it’s done deal and if we care we should advocate. I plan to at these sessions and thru other channels. — Jj on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

I meant the World Trade Center, not Brookfield Place. — Erik Torkells on Is Amazon Opening a Bookstore Here?

These are chain stores. The “real” versions are NOT in Soho. Soho is just annoyingly turning into an outdoor mall unfortunately. Also you come down here because you can shop and enjoy the beautiful waterfront. Shop then enjoy drinks/lunch or just a walk along the waterfront. US Open tennis courts had a crowd on the North Cove. In the winter, come for the warmth and not having to shop outside. — Demi on Is Amazon Opening a Bookstore Here?

FYI There is an Equinox gym in the mall. I’m a member. There is also a Regal Movie theater across the street which is kinda considered a part of the mall by locals because it is so close. — Demi on Is Amazon Opening a Bookstore Here?

Of course it will be torn down. It is the only old building left in this stretch of Church St. Short sited but profitable. — Janet on The Future of 111 Church

Bravo Old Tribeca!!! So sad she won! Christopher Marte was soo close. We needed a positive change. Margaret Chin was accused of " selling out" to the real estate industry. I mean its obvious. What record does Chin have? Please so many people have moved out when big landlords win. Her and the idiot of a Mayor we have. — NATIVE on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

Ms. Chin’s claims that she has a lengthy track record of preserving and building affordable housing, “the only track record she has is building affordable housing that is not affordable. Margaret Chin’s legacy will be one of displacement and evictions in the next ten years because of the over-development that she has done in this community.” state tenant activist Imperiale. And I say, what was Ms. Chin doing for Independence Plaza when it was bought out of the Mitchell Lama program, by a landlord whose full intention was to convert to high rental, which is what the majority of the rentals are right now. A handful of tenants qualify for the awful HPD sticky voucher program which almost forces people to stay at poverty level! And what is the status of the Small Business Jobs Survival Act (SBJSA), that Margaret Chin supported, which is a proposal to give commercial tenants some rights when renegotiating leases with their landlords. In Margaret Chin’s own words....”I have a record of achieving results for tenants, and small business owners”. So, “Hudson River” Try doing your homework before commenting. I do believe that Best Market does fall into a small business correct? — Old Tribeca on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

there have been " plenty" of things Margaret Chin hasn't done for our community. Starting with IPN. We are sad she won again. — NATIVE on In the News: Best Market’s Lease Is About to End

I'm going on the record as pro-lavender. Surrender, Dorothy! — Will Meyerhofer on Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Opening Date

It makes sense to the contractors who are in with the City and who will get the big contracts for the work. — IJM on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

the whole idea is farcical...the process is simply outrageous. In what world does this new jail make any sense to anyone? — Will Meyerhofer on Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan