We need more businesses that not only accept cash but refuse to take credit and debit cards. Every business that accepts credit and debit cards pays a percentage of the transaction to the banking system that is passed on to the customer whether he or she pays cash or pays by credit card. That is not right. This is not fair that these banks practically own a few percent of every business that accepts credit and debit cards. The banks would like to ban cash so they could have total control of all our money not to mention all the real estate they already control because of mortgages. We should boycott and even picket/protest businesses who refuse to accept cash. It could eliminate a very important part of our rights to freedom and privacy which all the sheep are being conned into giving up. Also banks that are endorsing eliminating cash should be boycotted and put out of business. They pay us practically nothing in interest and if cash were banned we would have to pay the banks to hold our money aka negative interest rates. — Cashlesssocietybadnews on Another Restaurant No Longer Accepts Cash

It appears that the only relevant portions of the franchise agreement in this non-landmark location is Section 5.3.2 (i) and (iii). 5.3.2 Advertising Display Panels (i) Advertising on display panels on Structures may not exceed 1,539 square inches; (ii) Advertising on Existing PPTS, prior to their replacement with a Structure, shall be permitted pursuant to the old Franchise; (iii) Each PCS may have no more than 2 advertising panels. Per Section 1.1, “Public Communications Structure,” “PCS,” or “Structure” means any of the following: (i) a PPT; (ii) a non-Advertising Structure that provides free Wi-Fi Services; or, (iii) a telephone installation that was installed or maintained prior to the Commencement Date pursuant to a now-expired PPT franchise agreement. Upon transfer of ownership to the Franchisee, each PPT that was installed and or maintained prior to the Commencement Date pursuant to a now expired PPT franchise agreement is deemed a PCS. “Public Pay Telephone” or “PPT” means a telephone installation: (i) from which calls can be paid for when made by a coin, credit card, prepaid debit card or in any other manner; (ii) available for use by the public; and (iii) which provides access to a switched telephone network or similar type conduit for voice or data communications. The term “Public Pay Telephone” or “PPT” includes any pedestal or telephone bank supporting one or more telephones, PPT Enclosures, signage and other associated equipment. See https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doitt/downloads/pdf/Franchise-Agreement-for-Public-Communications-Structures-(REVISED-FINAL-12-10-2014).pdf — James on Seen & Heard: Bar Cyrk Remains in Limbo

Per Chapter 6 of Title 67 of the RCNY, 6-06, advertising on a pay telephone is governed by the specific franchise agreement with the City and the provider (here Titan / Citybridge). The extension structure may or may not be in compliance with said franchise agreement. That said, if the lower ad structure is a barrier to use of the phone by the disabled (eg blocking a wheelchair's entry) it would violate the ADA and section 6-44 regardless of the terms of the franchise agreement. To complain about a payphone: https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=DoITT+Public+Pay+Phone+Complaint — James on Seen & Heard: Bar Cyrk Remains in Limbo

Agreed. They will approve in room, but not the 4:00 AM. In the Financial District meetings I don't believe we ever approved a 4:00 AM in the four years that liquor license approvals came before us, even if the immediate area was full of them (as on Stone Street). They had to earn it. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Introducing the Walker Hotel Tribeca

There's an extension below the main ad. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Bar Cyrk Remains in Limbo

TC: "Since when are pay phone ads allowed to do this?" My question: Allowed to do WHAT? — Bruce on Seen & Heard: Bar Cyrk Remains in Limbo

The hotel itself seems a fine addition to the street (although that lobby looks painfully uncomfortable, what with those hard barstools etc....certainly does not encourage leisurely lingering). As for the nightlife side, that is a concern. We already have the drunken inanities all along Walker Street on weekends thanks to M1-5, not to mention drug dealers shopping and testing their wares in the doorways of the residential buildings. It if's a mellow hotel lounge that's one thing, but if it's going to be more of a nightclub or rowdy bar crowd, that's another. The problem is it's impossible to tell in advance.... (We finally left the East Village to escape the perpetual drunken vomitorium it has become; I hope this part of TriBeCa will not become a similar environment) — Marcus on Introducing the Walker Hotel Tribeca

It's rare, but CB1 has approved 4am liquor licenses in the past—including for Haus (W. Broadway and Canal) and Morimoto's restaurant on Church. It tends to be more easily swayed when it thinks the surrounding area isn't residential—something that gets harder and harder to claim about the northeast corner of Tribeca. I predict that CB1 will be fine with 4am for in-room alcohol (minibars, room service), but it'll chafe at 4am for anywhere public. — Erik Torkells on Introducing the Walker Hotel Tribeca

I believe CB1 NEVER approves 4:00 AM Liquor Licenses off the bat. The latest they will do is 2:00 AM. If others in the area already have 4:00 AM licenses they will consider a later time only after the business has been open at least a year and they have had NO complaints. — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) on Introducing the Walker Hotel Tribeca

lookin' real good — PerryR on Brushstroke’s New “Hidden Noodle Shop”

I'm still waiting for someone to give me a Tribeca Citizen T-shirt! (X-large would be nice). — Cathie Feild on 2017 Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 7)

Let's try to keep it civilized. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean he or she is "a troll" for a local business or organization. — Erik Torkells on The Debate Over Town Stages

TG, whoever you are (ashamed to give your full name?): You write, "The area is surrounded by business." Um, no. I've lived here for more than 25 years, and you're flat our wrong. Not this block AT ALL. White St. between Church and West Broadway is entirely residential--full of artists and families with small children. Granted, there are some quiet small businesses on the ground floor. But do you seriously think this is the right block for "arts events" (ha ha) attracting 300 people expecting to hear music and drink alcohol belongs on a residential block? Frankly, I suspect you're a troll for Town Stages. If you're not, you've drunk their Kool-Aid. — Laurie Fendrich on The Debate Over Town Stages

Yesterday the SLA announced the 500 foot rule hearing for Town Spaces It is scheduled for 12/28 a perfect time for Town Spaces and an awful time for those opposed. Coincidence??? Not likely as their attorney is broadly experienced in matters such as these. Notably CB1 which should be able to get the hearing postponed was rebuffed. A campaign has begun to try to accomplish a postponement of the hearing so if you read this and agree please please please email Nadler, Chin, and any other elected official In the district to enlist their help You can also email the SLA. TG your support would be welcome as well in the interest of fairness. — andrew scheman on The Debate Over Town Stages

Hmm I think I’m smoking the truth and reality. Your response sounds suspiciously like either the guy who stood up at the meeting who reminded us of whatbTribeca used to be like over on Greenwich and how disgusted he was with us newbies to the neighborhood (I’ve lived here since 1985 and my neighbor who also stood up at CB1 since 1979) OR like the landlord of the space who made the exact same comment to me on the phone. Truth be told - I’m incorrect - there are 3 stores on the block - none serve alcohol or stay open past 8 pm. So “TG”’who won’t give his name - mission accomplished - you’ve debunked a misstatement. Now turn your detective skills to investigating what Robin and her husband are all about! Andrew — andrew scheman on The Debate Over Town Stages

The owner says it'll reopen, but seeing as how it's been closed for five months, and nothing is certain in this world, I thought it qualified for the bummer category. — Erik Torkells on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

Bat cyrk is gone for good? — Nicole on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

Roc was a huge loss...but was Nobu finally gone this year? Fidi doesn’t count — Juliew on Seen & Heard: Changes at the Jazz Club on Murray

Regarding those video ads, they are so bright at night they are blinding. Can't imagine that will ever cause an accident. Ha. — Maryann Keegan on Seen & Heard: Changes at the Jazz Club on Murray

Well, that's upsetting. Yes, Roc closed in February of 2017. To compile this survey, I go through every post for the year, and I don't know how I could've missed that one. To doublecheck, I'd have to go through the site twice, and there isn't enough wine in the world. On the plus side, "biggest bummer" is hardly the most prestigious category; on the minus side, Roc likely would've won. Sorry, Rocco and Stacy! (And changing a survey after it's live isn't possible.) — Erik Torkells on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

I heard that Chin had nothing to do with the moving of the fences, but I'm not supposed to say how the change came about. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Sidewalk Finally Reopened

Back in November I had commented, "I’m still waiting to hear what DOT will do about the needlessly closed sidewalks at 456 Greenwich Street." It would seem that Councilmember Chin’s office had some success with DOT after all. I hear that the Hotel project is not being abandoned at all, despite the relocation of the fence for now. — James on Seen & Heard: Greenwich Street Sidewalk Finally Reopened

Didn't ROC close in 2017? — Andrea on Survey: The Best of New Tribeca in 2017

"How long till the base of 1 World Trade Center lights up with ads?" Please please no. Far too many oversized ads in this city. Makes it so crass and ugly. — Marcus on Seen & Heard: Two Hands Gave Up on Dinner

Spring Studios, the NSA listening post, Robert De Niro's illegal penthouse atop the Greenwich Hotel, "Our Suburb", Tribeca Tower on Duane Street, Artist-In-Residence lofts ... — James on In the News: Concern Over Pier 17 Rooftop Events