Judging by a historical aerial picture I saw, it appears the school was built with an empty asphalt surface where the playground and dog run are now. The real question is that if it is private (which it seems to be given the fencing, the key code, and the membership fee), why is the city responsible for anything? If it is public, then it should be open to be public for all recreational uses, especially in an area where there is such a need for open public spaces. — Kacee on In the News: Dog Run at Risk of Sinkhole

I love these photos and live on Staple St. Sadly the photos behind 55 Hudson have changed the least because the bldg refuses to maintain the rear or the property and garbage, graffiti and men urinating multiple times a day against the doorways doesn't get washed away or cleaned up. So it's just like living in old NYC! #acknowledgedNimby — juliew. on Tribeca Then and Now: W. Broadway and Staple Street

if memory serves, the dog run predates ps 234 and 200 chambers street. it's private in the same way that washington market park used to be private. it's similar to those private gardens that exist on empty lots in the east village. membership is open to everyone. the city government wasn't funding anything back then and these facilities were started by citizens with there own money on vacant city owned land with permission. the parks department didn't get involved until later. — safe as milk on In the News: Dog Run at Risk of Sinkhole

The Broadsheet says that Manhattan Youth's Bob Townley said the Parks Department owns it. If that's true, I don't know why the membership restriction would exist. Perhaps someone out there with a longer memory than mine can clear it up. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Dog Run at Risk of Sinkhole

Isn't the dog run private property? There's a lock on the entrance gate and requires with a membership fee charge. http://www.dogownersoftribeca.com/ — Kacee on In the News: Dog Run at Risk of Sinkhole

Love these, Eric! I worked for Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising in the late '80s when they moved down to Hudson & Houston and we would wander down to Tribeca for drinks after work. Odeon and a small bar along Greenwich was all I remember being there along with the Royal Canadian Pancake House. I'm going to dig through my photo archives to see if I have any to add to this group. Thanks as always for the fabulous work you do on behalf of the community! Diane — Diane Cimine on Tribeca Then and Now: W. Broadway and Staple Street

Hi Laura, Thanks for getting this project to fruition and keeping with Larry's wishes. Four years later...hope all is well. Is the book still available? Buying it seems only appropriate as a small return for the free ecology meetings, etc, downstairs...not to mention probably a great coffee table book. Did you guys live in TriBeCa? Peace! — Simon on Remembering the Wetlands, One Night at a Time

This is so wonderful to find online. I was a regular for the Tuesday Eco Night jam downstairs/Rainbow Drum Circle. I remember one night a bunch of cops had to go into the Sanctuary, (think someone passed out) and I was amazed that no one bothered to hide their weed...in fact, one guy offered up a hit to one of NY's finest, (he declined)...I was sure it was a Juliani-fueled raid....not so much...now THATS a cool club! The music was always great...and everyone was just awesome there...now it's probably some type of high-end spa for the condo elites...oh well, maybe they are super cool too! If only they knew what those hallowed walls experienced, for a period of time...it was a such MAGICAL PLACE! But then again, so is Brattleboro, VT...but that's not a 15 minute bike ride from the East Village! — Simon on Remembering the Wetlands, One Night at a Time

He said “Maybe the reason why creator community in NYC sucks so bad is because it’s not centralized” Huh? On what basis does he conclude that NYC doesn’t still have a totally vibrant active creative population? Granted it is no longer centralized, the way it used to be in SoHo and Tribeca before the real estate developers got hold of this area and so many local arts people were forced out of their studios and homes so they could be turned into luxury lofts. That true and sad history makes it a cruel irony that someone thinks he can centralize creativity back into Tribeca. — Laurie Spiegel on Casey Neistat’s New Tribeca “Factory”

cool — valentina on Nosy Neighbor: What Are These Panels on 7 World Trade Center?

Fun sign TriBeCa Smiles! — TG on Seen & Heard: Sunday Nights at the Strip Club

Hmm, I am torn about the suing of the DOE - it is sort of like suing oneself as a tax payer. I think there must be a better way. You also don't want a parent to become hysterical in front of their child in public or around people we don't agree with - the kid notices how their parents handle uncomfortable situations; it was two kids and the humper clearly needs some attention to know right from wrong but the mother needs to chill out and remember there are professionals at the DOE who can work on this issue. Squeak the wheel but lay off the demand of financial gain. — TG on In the News: Are Independent Pharmacies Doomed?

And which New York Dolls would that be Will? The gents in drag blasting rock n' roll or the naked ladies? — TG on Seen & Heard: Chipotle Update

I never would have figured that out. Thanks. I mean it. Sometimes architects are a bit too clever with the detailing. — Will Meyerhofer on Nosy Neighbor: What Are These Panels on 7 World Trade Center?

When I think "fine dining in TriBeCa" I know I think "New York Dolls" ... — Will Meyerhofer on Seen & Heard: Chipotle Update

You did a stupendous job with these old photos, Erik! I wish I'd realized, when I took them, that they might be significant decades later as a record of "lost" Tribeca. I was not thinking of posterity, alas. I snapped these photos to use as references for the miniatures I was making, which were inspired by the glorious decrepitude of old Tribeca. Thanks for your astute detective work in identifying many of the buildings. — jane freeman on Tribeca Then and Now: Franklin Street

"creativity" is 1 of those wrecked words that buzz around language (like plastic bottles in the sea or space junk debris in the sky). If what is meant by "creative" is awareness, insight, originality, then there is plenty in Tribeca for those who have fresh eyes. — robert janz on Casey Neistat’s New Tribeca “Factory”

Thanks for taking the time to arrange these and provide comparisons, Erik! Really makes you realize how much graffiti can mar an urban landscape. I've really taken for granted how little of it there generally is in Tribeca. — David on Tribeca Then and Now: Franklin Street

It's sad to see Battery park Pharmacy close...the slow shift to corporate stores seems inevitable. East of City Hall, I have been using Downtown Pharmacy on William Street for my RXs-they are amazing. — Pam Warshay on In the News: Are Independent Pharmacies Doomed?

Googling "Bread and Monkey" would lead you to Greenleaf's site, https://www.breadandmonkey.com/. There's a "shop" link in the upper left corner of that site. Click it. — Erik Torkells on In the News: Are Independent Pharmacies Doomed?

How do we get some banana bread — Victor Kennedy on In the News: Are Independent Pharmacies Doomed?

I like Casey, a lot. He's a great editor, and an entertaining storyteller. And his drone-ability speaks for itself. He's not afraid to explore, experiment and take risks, which is why he has the following he does. He came to NYC without anything and built up something fairly significant (like...$25 million significant) from nothing. He is passionate about what he does and I think works really hard, uses his smarts, and found a way to connect to viewers, while also managing to charm a few corporate giants who took a chance on the new kid. His spot for Nike is fantastic and refreshing... oh, but that may be too commercial for "Williamsburg" dwellers and their million dollar shacks. Get over it! For all the haters who are bashing creativity, I ask..what do you have to show for yourself? What makes you the judge? He's running a valid business, a legit commercial production house... it's no easy feat. It's too easy to say he's not creative or be jealous of his money. Go out and do it yourself. But don't be such a negative dead beat. It's petty. — valencia on Casey Neistat’s New Tribeca “Factory”

I called out someone today on Broadway who didn't clean up after her very large dog made a very large poop. Her excuse? "I've trained him to poop on the subway grates"...as if no one ever walks on the subway grates! And it would take a helluva rain storm to flush that massive load through the grates. — Makes You Go Hmmm.... on Seen & Heard: Who’s Lived in Tribeca the Longest?

I'm not sure I can really get a sharp focus the target of "Deli Grossery", but the deli that preceded the one currently at 198(?) Church had this appetizing offering that I was quite fond of: https://flic.kr/p/kcuMKZ — David G. Imber on In the News: The Beekman Hotel’s Nightclub

Casey Neistat is as creative as Matthew Silver. And how will he decide on who gets to have residency in his factory. Most likely the young, white, beautiful get preference, even if or esp. the talentless or uncreative. — Kane Shiro on Casey Neistat’s New Tribeca “Factory”