Empire Luggage on Broadway near corner of Canal is going out of business. It's been there for decades. There's also a for rent sign outside. — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: The Renovated Film Forum

In order to get the notice of overuse - they now want residents to log 311 complaints. That is what the office is using as a measurement for if a location is over burdened... — TM on Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open

The other strategy for restaurants to deal with high fixed expenses is to reduce labor costs by using a quick serve fine food model, i.e., high end food and drink but cafeteria style self service. — James on First Impressions: Il Mulino

I totally agree about the quality of food in relation to the high prices. Is the chicken parm worth double what the excellent chicken parm is at Gigino? (or any of the regular italian places we've been going to for years)..the brandino worth paying twice for the excellent fish we get at Thalassa? Yes, the room is lovely....but. My husband even commented that our dinner at Carbone (a few nights after trying il Mulino) was not as pricey. — ARH on First Impressions: Il Mulino

You have to contact the gym directly. All of the contact info is at https://www.paulruggerigymnastics.com/. — Erik Torkells on New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics

as a long -time TriBeCan, i have, at times, been on a first name basis with staff in the Mayor's office of film and television. I urge all affected citizens to keep contacting and complaining. Our neighborhood should not be used as a backlot/soundstage. Most of us( unless you have rented your loft for a shoot) get absolutely zero benefit from this kind of major inconvenience and intrusion. The Mayor's office will say that the film industry brings $$ and tourism dollars to NYC. it brings money to the city budget at the expense of our neighborhood, and as far as tourism dollars are concerned I don't know anyone who has come into my shop bc they saw a nano-second of Duane St in some commercial or tv show or film. this past december i complained about the generator truck of a night shoot that was parked right outside my bedroom, creating such noise that i could not sleep. i received a small "inconvenience check". i would rather have had a good night's sleep. — MADELINE LANCIANI on Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open

Il Mulino Prime over on W Broadway is one of our favorite spots. The prices are what they are - you know what the deal is going in. But the food is excellent & the service superb. Hopefully this place gets the food and service up to par because I think it's potentially a great addition to the neighborhood. Given the rents being charged, it shouldn't be a shock to anyone anymore that the trend is going to be higher end, higher priced restaurants. If you want the more diverse culinary experiences and more reasonable prices, Brooklyn (where we live now) are your best bets. That ship sailed in Tribeca a long time ago. — Jeff on First Impressions: Il Mulino

Hello, I’m interested in the mommy and me classes. My son is goinng to be 5 months next week. Is this too young? Please send me schedule and class prices. Thank you! Elena — Elena Canaras on New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics

The prices are obscene, and then to add insult to injury, apparently the food mediocre. This is why we no longer dine out in TriBeCa (with a few notable exceptions for special occasions that break those norms). I miss the East Village for food options, many places with a wide variety of cuisines, with excellent food and fair prices....and friendly service. I would recommend: vote with your wallets (and appetites). For dining out, it should not be too much to ask; excellent food, reasonable prices, polite service (assuming the customer is reasonable and polite, that is, of course). Failing those criteria, we'll happily cook at home instead. — Marcus on First Impressions: Il Mulino

much cheaper than parking garage. hopefully easier to find a space. — perryo on The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here

The surrounding pavement should have been finished long ago so that retail could get going. — Parke on The Dearth of Dining at the World Trade Center

Looking forward to this. Now let's see if they get the mustard right..... — Marcus on A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here

I hope you mean "the first 30-60 minutes" after purchase, not "the first 30-60 minutes" of opening day! — Marcus on A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here

Lol, are you also upset that it's expense pedestrians don't have to pay? Leave your 100 sq ft vehicle in a public place, but are upset there's a fee... — Tyson White on The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here

I heard those pretzels are amazing. Excited for new options for snacking. Food has become boring lately... — Ralph on A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/about/contact-us.page — Robert Ripps on Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open

That would be fine for some businesses, but for a preschool? My neighbor also told me that most of their leadership left. — Concerned on Reade Street Prep Is Opening a Second Preschool Campus

Ms. Turner has not sold her apartment, per ACRIS. — James on In the News: The Tent & Trails Building Was Sold

“It is a miracle that New York works at all,” wrote E.B. White in his famous paean to the city. “The whole thing is implausible.” Capital of the World https://www.thenation.com/article/capital-of-the-world/ — Marcus on The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street

Truly sometimes it's a wonder this city functions at all. We seem to all be part of some misguided social experiment. Do we get the government we deserve? — Marcus on The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street

"Rikers island" is going to become Billionaires island. our Mayor wants to put affordable housing above a jail. Let see the Outcome only in New York City. — Tammay Morton on The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street

I've been wondering that, too. "Unfortunately we have no further updates at this time," was the response to my inquiry. Make of that what you will. — Erik Torkells on Reade Street Prep Is Opening a Second Preschool Campus

the hearst building isn't really a fair comparison. the original masterpiece by joseph urban was designed to be the base of a skyscraper. the depression stopped hearst from completing it. gutting buildings and keeping the facade is downright creepy. either preserve them or demolish them. — safe as milk on The City Wants to Build a 40-Story Jail on Worth Street

There is a pretty good Impossible Burger at Mudville, if you're looking for one in the neighborhood! — mg on Seen & Heard: Shake Shack Unveiled

They are really really good within the first 30-60 minutes and then fall off until the next day you have a rock. — Eddie Dantes on A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here