Looks like years of 311 complaints paid off! — Sean on BNY Mellon’s Lobby Is Finally Open to the Public

I was in Boston for the long weekend and actually went to one of these "next gen" Dunkin Donuts (we were in a rush!). Decor is similar to the whitewashed aesthetic of Hudson Eats but cheaper looking. Nevertheless, it is an improvement. The tap system is cool, the drinks from it are good, and donuts are in a counter similar to a bakery which means you're no longer a mile away from them. Not sure if this will be in all of them, but also a snack/bottled drinks area similar to Starbucks before you reach the cashier. — Ken on Seen & Heard: New York Academy of Art’s New Look

Very excited. If they will really sell same frozen yoghurt as 40 Karots, I will be in the shop every day even in the dead of winter. — Jane slavin on An Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop Is Opening on Greenwich

At least it's not a bank or another salad place. — Sara Ross on An Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop Is Opening on Greenwich

The lavender color was used first on the East River Esplanade project back in 2011. The SHoP Architects' design only had a strip of the FDR that faced the water using the "almost purple". I guess they decided to carry it further. https://www.nycedc.com/press-image/east-river-waterfront — mruptight on Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Opening Date

Is Sonia Stock a real person? A savant? She's incredible at identifying this stuff. — Will Meyerhofer on Where in Tribeca…?

It’s about time! All summer I longed for a place we could stroll to after dinner for a scoop. I’m so happy to hear about this —and Bassett’s is great ice cream. — meg on An Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop Is Opening on Greenwich

i completely agree - by far the most elegant, subtle and inspired part of the park. our six year old daughter calls it the "secret dune path" because of the gentle ups and down and beach grasses... — james on Valentine No. 67

His creativity is as a film-maker. He has a unique style, even in his vlog. And it is apparent that this style has influenced many who attempt to vlog. He has a creative approach at PR and YouTube that has sparked interest at international levels. — JohnnyJ on Casey Neistat’s New Tribeca “Factory”

So tragic. So heartbreaking. So young. Prayers of strength to the father and mother. — valentina on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

Rest in peace — Rocco on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

Totally agree on the homeless! It is awful to have homeless people lying on the ground, urinating and pandhandling. If anyone has any connection with police and/or CB1, what can be done? — JJ on Seen & Heard: Community Boards to Meet on the Jail Plan

Also a favorite nesting place for resident Mockingbirds. Enjoyed their vocalizations on a recent evening walk. When the traffic on West stopped for lights, their wonderful chatter filled the night. — JS Miller on Valentine No. 67

Also the nesting place of resident Mockingbirds. Recently enjoyed their vocalizations on an evening walk on the boardwalk. When the traffic on the highway stopped for lights, they filled the night with their wonderful chatter. — JSMiller on Valentine No. 67

Regarding the jail, it looks like we've been here before, in 1982: A plan to build a jail "on a site bounded by Centre, Baxter, Walker and White Streets". When I searched the Times for news about the jail plan, I found this old article. The encouraging news it that massive protests did work to prevent this misguided project. Will we all be able to rally enough to prevent construction of the current equally problematic proposed jail? https://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/19/business/action-on-chinatown-jail-put-off-after-protest.html — Marcus on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

Someone should start a campaign to name the new jail after deBlasio and Margaret Chin. — Eric on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

Huge milestone and well-deserved, Erik. Congratulations! — Laura on Seen & Heard: 10 Corso Como Opens Next Week

Condolences to the neighbors at Manhattan Youth who just lost one of their own. Rest in peace. — G on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

If I hear the word “curated” one more time outside of the Whitney, Tate Modern, or Artists Space, I will scream. What, the proprietor has a master’s degree in art history, or is it denim? — Bruce Ehrmann on Everafter’s Sister Brand for Adults Is Opening in Tribeca

NY Times isn’t the paper it used to be. Now just lives on its name alone. The reporting is not even reporting anymore. Sad to call it my hometown newspaper. — Mrs M on In the News: Teenager Fell to Her Death from Fire Escape

I’ve long moved out of state but even if i shipped out with Elon musk off to Mars, this engaging and sharp publication would remain a must read. Congrats Erik ! — Lisa on Seen & Heard: 10 Corso Como Opens Next Week

Here's a photo from when the building was new. It used to have a few steps up to the main entrance: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2011/07/1927-art-moderne-first-natl-city-bank.html — PeterD on An Italian Food Hall Is Opening at Broadway and Canal

I did a quick search, and only found this historic photo of the building, from 1929: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47dd-276e-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99 — Marcus on An Italian Food Hall Is Opening at Broadway and Canal

Well, there was the LMCCC which disbanded 5 years ago (because some politician thought we didn’t need it anymore, I guess) and was probably helping to mitigate some of it, but you might try the LMDC which AFAIK doesn’t care so good luck. http://www.renewnyc.com/AboutUs/lower_manhattan_construction_command_center.asp I agree that area has been horrible and every time it looks like things are getting finished, something else starts, and a new souvenir shop opens. And there’s still that site across from the back of the W hotel which is waiting for the worst possible time to get started. Condolences. — Hudson River on In the News: U.S. Marshals Sell Felon’s Tribeca Home

The little area around Rector and Greenwich st currently has way too much construction going on in a three block radius. I live on the block of George’s and say NO to even what is already happening on Greenwich. One more site and I question who is allowing all of this to occur all during one period ( can I even say $$ to allow all this?) Greenwich st below the world trade has become a hot mess of construction and almost impossible to bring a car through. Are there actual people monitoring all this construction? — Lower Greenwich st resident on In the News: U.S. Marshals Sell Felon’s Tribeca Home