New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, May 2017: "Several small business owners suggested that landlords receive a tax deduction by leaving stores vacant – a sort of 'hardship' benefit for dealing with the loss in rent revenue from a vacant store. In speaking to tax experts and reviewing the state tax code, we were not able to identify any such deduction, leading us to conclude this is likely pervasive misinformation." — James on Myoptics, Dudley’s, Tribeca Wine closing?

" greedy landlords who get tax breaks when stores are empty" They may be greedy, but the tax break story is still false. — James on Myoptics, Dudley’s, Tribeca Wine closing?

Exactly right. Soon it will be a bank or a RiteAid. — Pam Frederick on Myoptics, Dudley’s, Tribeca Wine closing?

This will be the end to Greenwich Street ( between Jay and Duane) as we know it. Loads of empty store fronts as it is. Former Best Market now at nighttime has no lights which is dangerous. This is the perfect spot for someone to get mugged or worst. Dudley, Tribeca Wines the eyeglass store are old mom and pop stores that made our neighborhood what it is today. Its awful to think of them closing. Very Very sad. Working people trying to make a living have to deal with greedy landlords who get tax breaks when stores are empty. Horrible news for our area. — Native on Myoptics, Dudley’s, Tribeca Wine closing?

Doesn't matter to me, just give me a time (and place), and I am there... ;). — Robert Ripps on Where in Tribeca?

If the transfer tax was $0.50 per $500, they paid $179,300 for the property in 1980. — James on Myoptics, Dudley’s, Tribeca Wine closing?

Yup, you're right. I corrected it to read "space at"... So maybe let's settle on "sloppy" instead of "lazy" and move on! — Pam Frederick on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

I'm all for it. Saturdays?? — Pam Frederick on Where in Tribeca?

This is horrific. More here: "Accomplice Says Son Admitted to Mom's Murder in Tribeca: Prosecutors" http://tribecatrib.com/content/accomplice-says-son-admitted-moms-murder-tribeca-prosecutors — Marcus on Vestry Street woman found murdered at her NJ home

Of course the NY Times (and most mainstream news outlets) do not publicize the best part of Chinese New Year celebration -- Super Saturday. There will be many free roaming lion dance troupes that wander the streets of the neighborhood. You can get up close and personal with them and see them perform. There will be nothing more authentic than this experience. Much better than the parade which is a tourist trap if you ask me. https://newyork.carpe-diem.events/calendar/9238666-super-saturday-lion-dance-parades-at-chinatown-manhattan/ https://www.fccny.org/event-3238955 — Kacee on Seen & Heard: Happy Lunar New Year!

Speaking of the Bogardus park construction: why is there even going to be a park on the tiny stretch of road between Chambers and Reade streets?! I'm as much for green spaces as the next resident. However, Tribeca has already been blessed by more than its share of parks, including Duane Street park and Washington Market Park, both a block away from Bogardus - not to mention a beautiful river front esplanade etc. In addition to the never ending construction, which makes our neighborhood look like downtown Kabul on a good day, the traffic pileup between West and Broadway streets on all roadways in both directions is absolutely stifling to driver and pedestrian alike. One of the main causes outside of construction: drivers exiting West Street cannot turn uptown for three blocks because access to Hudson Street and points north is not possible until they reach Church. The reopening of Hudson between Chambers and Reade would take a tremendous amount of pressure off the gridlock that affects all eastbound traffic flow on Chambers, Warren and Park streets. The tiny park will be lovely, but it's not necessary at all. — Nicholas de Seve on Construction update part one: Warren Street

Especially appreciative about story on Elizabeth Jennings. Well done! — Paula on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

Apparently there will be many Lunar New Year events. The big annual parade will be on February 17, in Chinatown. Here's a list: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/04/arts/lunar-new-year-cultural-events-new-york.html — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Happy Lunar New Year!

Hey Pam, Haven't checked in at TC for a bit. Catching up today. Certainly appears that TC has landed in very capable hands with your take-over from Erik. I specifically came here for the "Where In..." feature. Always liked the set schedule. Let us know what direction you choose to go. Wishing you all the best and will continue tuning in.. — David on Where in Tribeca?

You wrote that "Former Uber bad-boy CEO Travis Kalanick has acquired 66 Leonard, the Textile building, for $10.5 million and 376 Broadway, Mandarin Plaza, for $9.3 million in his new role as head of City Storage Systems." That is inaccurate because they didn't acquire the buildings. They acquired units within the buildings. And it's an obvious error because you'd be hard-pressed to find any building in Tribeca that would trade at those prices. That's why I pointed it out and felt that it was lazy. I do apologize if that struck a nerve. It's nothing personal, I assure you. I'm simply mentioning the correction for the benefit of you and your readers. — person on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

Hey person, with a small p - do us all a favor and move. — TG on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

Pearl River will bring a huge boost to MOCA. Good for them! — TG on Seen & Heard: Lawsuit halts Two Bridges projects

Great story about Jennings! Thanks so much for posting. — DaniB on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

Jeremy, how ever did you make that funny emoji? — Jane on Construction update part one: Warren Street

Sounds similar to the bogardus construction on Reade / chambers which is almost into its 3rd year — Mb on Construction update part one: Warren Street

I don't think you deserved the snide personal insult, but the correction is valid, the error is here, not at the Real Deal. The Real Deal story says he bought the "garage unit" at 66 Leonard and "space at" 376 Broadway. It doesn't say he acquired the whole Textile Building and Mandarin Plaza, as is written here. — Leo on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due

Hi! Wondering if there will be a small dog park on it. We need some grass for our dogs! We can arrange a fund that makes sure it's taken care of. Thanks! — Vic on Two piers underway in Hudson River Park

Will the rats go too in August? It’s a horror movie around here. — Ellen on Construction update part one: Warren Street

At least the massive amount of steam leaking at the junction of Warren and Greenwich outside Whole Foods has been fixed now. That was borderline dangerous for a few weeks, obstructing the view of traffic. — Greenwich St Resident on Construction update part one: Warren Street

Right? Thanks go to Matt S. who sent it in. — Pam Frederick on In the News: Civil rights activist gets her due