Peck Slip is under enrolled. The building is huge so I don't think absorbing 150 is a problem, logistically speaking. — Su on P.S. 150 Is Losing Its Lease

I think JMc is a bit delusional as to the positive effects of movie production and their neighborhood takeovers to the local economy. JcM would only need to speak with a local business owner, or employee to learn about such things. There is a very large difference between living in a functional busy city and one where outsiders constantly come in and take daily life over for their own purposes, close down streets and sidewalks, and basically act as if they own the street you live, drive or walk on. — Robert on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

Agreed. If the staff are polite, I will do as they request (within reason) to avoid interfering with their project. If they are rude (i.e. yell at me), I'll gladly slow down, stop and tie my shoes, take out my phone to check if the president has texted me, and generally be a comically vengeful troublemaker. — Marcus on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

I actually kind of like the film and TV shoots, as long as the team is considerate and polite. (Then again, our bedroom is in the back so the shoots don't disrupt our sleep…and we still sleep with "white noise" to drown out the sirens and car horns of everyday NYC Nevertheless, I would like to hereby file a formal complaint about all the complaining about complainers. — Marcus on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

So it's different when you whine? — Erik Torkells on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

Sorry but this page is turning into the angry and whiny page. Bring on the movie shoots, if you dont want them go live in Toledo. — SF on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

Even an extremely small school requires at a minimum 7-8 classrooms plus space for staff. It’s a significant imposition on Peck Slip. — Lauren on P.S. 150 Is Losing Its Lease

Call 311 to complain if there are too many film shoots or they are disruptive. The film office can put a moratorium on a location to give it a break but the evidence has to be via 311 complaints. — TAMK on Seen & Heard: Any Word on Best Market?

It’s an extremely small school. One class per grade. — PantsNotOnFire on P.S. 150 Is Losing Its Lease

The production (from small photo shoots to major motion picutres) in east Tribeca are nearly constant due to the "photogenic" nature of Cortlandt Alley. The generator trucks spew noxious fumes right to our second floor apartment. In some cases, the light, noise and fumes are so bad production our apartment is unlivable and our family has moved to a hotel until the shoot is over. — Troy T on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

It’s a very sad commentary when a corporation’s desire for profit trumps the existence of one of the top public schools in the city. It’s a public corporation. Protest loudly. — MM on P.S. 150 Is Losing Its Lease

RE: SALT SHED: I share your love of the Salt Shed and I've noticed the exact thing about the many shattered glass tiles. I'm not an architect or engineer, but pondering possible causes, it seems that many of the breakages appear to be the result of impacts, as if someone was intentionally vandalizing the most fragile part of the site. Wonder if DSNY has any knowledge/theories (they have done hasty and jenky patchwork repairs) and if they have reviewed their CCTV tapes. — james on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

Erik’s comments are what makes TribecaCitizen so fun to read! — SW on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

I thought it was funny, not offensive. And I’m a card-carrying feminist. — SW on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

There seems to be at least 1 (sometimes more) shoot on Walker Street every week. Currently there are signs for something mysteriously called "MTT". Where can one find out the meanings of these acronyms? — Marcus on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

1. I hope Mr. Ho the visitor from TX wins his lawsuit. I am not big on the overwhelming number of lawsuits I hear are keeping our lawyers and courts so busy but this is just yucky on so many levels. 2. A big congratulations to Rebecca Naomi Jones on her successes. I thoroughly enjoyed Passing Strange and had no idea she was a neighbor. Good on her!! 3. Lock Up Ms. Chin? Really? "You people" are deplorable. Another yuck factor! — TG on In the News: Tribeca Vacation Rental Had a Spycam

Another glass office building is better than senior & "other" housing? Really Phylis. My God, that is sad. Of course it is NOT better. We really don't need yet another glass office building. — TG on In the News: Big New Office Building on West Street

I don't think it is fair to call people "haters" who just didn't find Erik's "man trap" funny. Everyone calm down. I, for one, prefer the news minus Erik's comments most of the time as it is. To quote Louis C K...just sayin'. Ouch. — TG on Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap

How do we get the bikers to actually stop for lights? — Jason on In the News: Issey Miyake’s Proposed Signage

Also meant to add that I find the productions interesting as well. I love peeking around to see where the "SET" is and trying to get a glimpse of someone famous. I just feel like there needs to be some more organization and consideration. — lowphat on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

Fun! It will be nice to have a full time tenant in the old Shoofly space - which I have missed immensely. — TG on Australian Fashion Line to Open Duane Park Shop

Just a simple reminder that no production, no matter how big the stars, can stop you from walking down the block. It is a courtesy that they get to stop traffic or yell at local residents going about their daily tasks to walk around their productions. Courtesy should be a two-way street and the production people need to remember that they are merely guests. We local residents will go about our business and cede our sidewalks, stores, and restaurants only so far and for so long before ignoring production demands entirely. — steve on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

i agree with erik. it's too much. there needs to be some give and take. and for the record, i work in tv. — safe as milk on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

What you're saying is the ideal outcome but that's not the proven reality. Talk to the local business owners. If there's any noticeable difference in their business on shooting days, it's a tick down because of the large number of trailers blocking the sidewalks. I'm also not sure if you know anything about the entertainment industry but there are no local caterers being used for any of these productions. They all are hired way ahead of time and come from the outer boroughs or jersey. There are no extra tourists that are coming to see a film shoot that was made public only 24 hours earlier (if that). — lowphat on The Desperate Need for Film-Shoot Reform

Hmmm. Can Peck Slip absorb an entire other school into its building? That seems like a bad idea for the students of both schools. — I'm A Peck Slip Parent on P.S. 150 Is Losing Its Lease