Ooops, it was 3 million, not 2; and the correct link was: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hobby-lobby-settles-3-million-civil-suit-falsely-labeling-cuneiform-tablets — Jeff on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

They are all stuck in litigation. — Reademan on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

Has either developer announced what is happening with these stalled properties? What exactly is their plan? When I google the address they don't appear for sale. — Randy on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

Yes, 45 Park Place -- the fence/barrier extends into the street and there's no pedestrian walkway provided for nearly 1/2 the block on the north side. — N on Construction fencing could come down soon at 65 Franklin?

How and where do parents submit complaints about this so it has to be addressed? Should we be submitting to 311 daily? — PS 234 Mom on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up

I really hope that NYers don't shop there. If they do - their money will support Project 2025. — Heide Fasnacht on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

Fossil fuels are reliable energy. Wood, gas etc. Wind and solar are not.....as yet.... I would imagine Citi has an extensive portfolio of all options. Stop threatening financial companies with ridiculous demands. — Concerned parent on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

These groups are taking nonviolent direct action to ensure that your children have a safe and habitable future. It is time that we end our addiction to climate damaging fossil fuels and tell the financial institutions to stop financing expansion. What will you tell your children when we sold out their future for a bit of money? — Robert on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

As "B" so helpfully researched and linked to in earlier Hobby Lobby thread, this quasi religious/spiritual organization was caught by the federal government stealing and smuggling in historical and religious artifacts from Iraq. Settled for two million dollars and promises not to do it again. Clearly no respect for others' cultural/artistic history or heritage. B July 24, 2024 • 7:14 pm Just going to put this here: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-returns-thousands-ancient-artifacts-seized-hobby-lobby-iraq Also, I see with that link: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-returns-thousands-ancient-artifacts-seized-hobby-lobby-iraq — Jeff on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

There's a hazy line somewhere between (1) promoting biblical values and (2) trying to elect politicians who support biblical values. Part of the job of the IRS is to make sure that tax-exempt organizations don't cross that line into political activity. Biden and the Democrats passed party-line legislation that beefed up IRS resources and enforcement capabilities so they have no excuse for failure to make sure that Ziklag stays on the correct side of the line or loses its tax-exempt status. — Thomas Hagen on In the News: Hobby Lobby and the Christian nationalist agenda

There's plenty of problems with traffic patterns during the evening rush hour near the Holland Tunnel. However, Hudson Street and Canal Street are pedestrian paradises and incredibly safe from 3pm until 7pm on weekdays. You can cross the streets absolutely anywhere (midblock, against a red light) because the cars aren't moving at all. — Thomas Hagen on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

My son just graduated 5th grade at PS 234 and the scaffolding has been up since he started Kindergarten so his entire time at school! And for 5/6 years I never saw any work being done. — 234 mom on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up

Does nothing to change my mind. Thrilled that congestion pricing went bust. — TribecaMom on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

On Hudson Street from Reade Street to Canal Streets from 3pm to 9pm the traffic moves at about 2 miles per hour so that should not be an issue at that time. Dangerous gridlock for pedestrians crossing and noise pollution for several hours daily. — Anthony Imperato on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

These groups have recently moved from protesting at Citi to now local residential buildings. Regardless if you agree with them or not, ironically they now pose a danger to our children. — TribecaDad on In the News: Behind the arrests at Citi headquarters

So first they steal the name "Chinatown" and then they steal the logo of Bass Pro Shops. — Makes You Go Hmmmm.... on Seen & Heard: Yoga in City Hall Park

I walked by yesterday and while they are closed on Sundays, they are clearly open for business during their regular hours. — N on Tea Dealers & Ceramics coming to Hudson and Harrison

The Octopus sculpture will be there until July 31, 2025, not this Wednesday. — N on Seen & Heard: Yoga in City Hall Park

If it's an issue of not being able to get across in time and it's not too far out of your way, when going west, cross West St on the north side of Warren St. It has an extra long light because of PS/IS 89 and you don't have to worry about turning traffic if you start as the crosswalk person lights up. Going east, cross on the south side of West and Chambers. Although the crossing light may turn to the red hand, as long as you're past the median when that happens you have plenty of time because the northbound traffic is held to allow the southbound traffic turning onto Chambers a turn. — N on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

'Reade on Reade' is 100% right. There is zero enforcement and those who are paid to enforce the rules are oftentimes the biggest offenders. Signs, rules etc are useless if not enforced. You can stand outside anywhere in Tribeca and within 5 minutes catch at least one speeding car, another with covered or missing license plate, a wrongfully parked (usually with some nonsense placard), a truck driving through where they're not allowed (Laight St anyone?), a car or motorbike making insane noise, an idling car etc. etc. Traffic law enforcement is practically non-existent save for parking (for those who don't have placards). — MM on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

Why are you terrified crossing West Street or concerned about the speed limit? Whenever I cross West Street all of the traffic is at a complete stop. Are you trying to dash across West Street without waiting for the lights to turn red? If so, you are the problem, not the speed limit. — Thomas Hagen on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

Fifth grade children who attended this elementary school when the scaffold was erected in 2017 have graduated high school, can vote for President this year and will be starting college in a month. — Thomas Hagen on Construction at PS 234 is wrapping up

Fogo de Chao should be opening soon at the oculus they’ll both be competing against each other. — Downtown Girl on Work going on at the former Palm space

The speed of cars is an issue though often traffic is such that cars hardly move—and they almost always obey traffic laws. The e-bikes and Citibikes ridden at breakneck speed on sidewalks, the wrong way, and through red lights is a bigger danger. Why is the City deflecting attention to cars alone? — Karen on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown

Good question. I will ask. — Tribeca Citizen on City to reduce speed limit for Downtown