Red will be of dubious transit improvement value, not to mention dubious aesthetic value. More important would be to enforce the exclusivity of the bus lanes. Even better, make them bus rapid transit lanes with timed lights. Even better still, implement modern streetcars in those lanes. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Bright Red Bus Lanes

Leaving aside the absence of enforcement, the red paint is not going to solve the basic problem that it leaves exactly one traveling lane on Broadway. IIRC this red paint treatment was tested in areas with at least two travel lanes. With one travel lane, a single double-parked vehicle forces everyone into the bus lane to pass by. — James on Seen & Heard: Bright Red Bus Lanes

So the aesthetic discomfort of a red bus lane trumps the possible improvement in bus service? Seems myopic. — Komanoff on Seen & Heard: Bright Red Bus Lanes

Most Duane Reade stores will be closed and replaced by Walgreens. — hidden on Another Duane Reade Has Closed

Thanks for the update. You should check out Shigure on Church which changed owners about a year ago and has delicious fried chicken and a completely new and updated menu. — Peter on Where Are You Going to Eat Tonight?

Always enjoyed Max on Duane. Consistently decent food, nice service, best priced Italian in the area. Layout was always a little awkward and at times cramped, not cozy (that makeshift seating next to do the door in the front was the worst). Even if the square footage is the same, I hope its better laid out going forward. I agree that the old space would be great for a bar, and hopefully serve more than 2 drafts on tap. — RK on Max Is Moving to W. Broadway

Just watched Imogens Spring Dance Awakening video and it made me smile. Thank you Imogen. — Paul on In the News: Remembering Imogen Roche

Jim, I assume that you are a very young person - nothing wrong with that. That sign has been used for the past 50-plus years to mean something is ok or good. Most of us that are 30 years or older have used that sign and still do on a regular basis to show approval of something. Most older (ie, over 30) see that sign this way. I was not even aware of the white power connotation until I read your response and looked it up. So, please recognize that the vast, vast majority of us in this country (and perhaps the world) are older and use this regularly as a positive sign. I am sure the young woman in the ad is showing approval and did not intend to offend you (or anyone else). — Terry on In the News: Students Hurt in Escalator Malfunction

Presumably joking…but just in case, it's more likely a yoga or meditation mudra…or maybe she's just giving the A-OK signal to the photographer, or to god(s). — Marcus on In the News: Students Hurt in Escalator Malfunction

Any reason the woman in the photo above is giving the "white power" hand signal? — Jim on In the News: Students Hurt in Escalator Malfunction

Well hopefully Related will spring for some paint and surface treatments to help rescue the ugliest building in TriBeCa. I still can’t believe Jack Parker group got a variance to build that monstrosity without making any concessions regarding the finish (or lack thereof) P.s. 456 is owned by Related and also on leased land. Note it is rental not condo. I feel they will “de dormify” Truffles by improving the finishes, increasing the apartment sizes and of course increasing the rent. Doubt it will go condo due to the land lease issue — Rohin on Truffles Tribeca Is Being Sold

I think all of us, parents and non-parents alike, would benefit from Thaddeus' words and insights. What a powerful message- I am so grateful he was so generous in sharing it. — Nichole on In the News: Students Hurt in Escalator Malfunction

I understand the Tax Court disallowed the easement because the property was already subject to Landmark Law and therefore the easement was of no value. That said, maybe Tribeca Trust should try to promote this tax deduction ($$$) to the owners of those properties that it feels are architecturally significant but not in a landmark district. That would be a good outcome given all the time and effort it put into trying unsuccessfully to get them landmarked. — James on In the News: Students Hurt in Escalator Malfunction

That's Kindercare on Greenwich St! — Bo F on Where in Tribeca…?

Went to Brooklyn Chop House last night (September 13) only to find it closed! — R levine on Seen & Heard: Brooklyn Chop House Has Opened

They're delusional to think they can expect to command the same price per sq ft as 70 Vestry for a renovated coop. — lowphat on Truffles Tribeca Is Being Sold

Who's marketing it? — Robbie on Truffles Tribeca Is Being Sold

It's built on leased land, so likely not going condo without their buying the land. See https://tribecacitizen.wpengine.com/2018/03/11/in-the-news-truffles-could-get-converted-to-condos/ — James on Truffles Tribeca Is Being Sold

I have only the vaguest memory of it from when I moved here in the 70s but I remember it as very haphazard and ramshackle. It was a one-off then, that didn't start to shine up its image until the late 80s/early 90s. — David G Imber on Another Duane Reade Has Closed

In image #10, the wrought iron railings do not match- close, similar type/style, but not the same. They could have been changed in the intervening years, but... Also, the transom at 18 is slightly different... — Robert Ripps on Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 1)

Witnessed a bunch of Shake Shack Innovation Kitchen staff yelling profanities and cussing at young kids coming out of school near the soon to be opened Shake Shack on Varick Street. In uniform and acting like clowns. I hope Danny Meyers is not counting on these innovators to expand his empire. — Mrs M on In the News: Nautical 9/11 Tribute

Image 14 is 117-119 Mercer Street in Soho. — James on Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 2)

Citizen App shows students injured by escalator malfunction in Stuyvesant HS today. — TribecaMom on Dirty Lemon’s “Drug Store” Has Opened

My understanding is that the original store was located between Duane and Reade Streets. — Larry on Another Duane Reade Has Closed

I don't believe so- I don't remember that street as pictured, plus it looks like the sunlight is hitting it directly, and if it was the south side of Beach, no way it would get direct light. — Robert Ripps on Tribeca Then and Now: The Unknowns (Part 2)