Yes, Scott. I could, and should write a book not only about Bridge Cafe, but of my years in restaurants of New York, but I need a ghost writer. A story I would put into words is the time I refused to serve Senator Jessie Helms. But indeed that is “another story”. QUATORZE still goes strong into to our 41st year. The cast of characters we have served over all my time in NYC has been astonishing. And worthy to write about. Find me a Ghost Writer ! Mark — Mark Di Giulio on A fake bar for Netflix at the Seaport

Funny how comments criticizing this anonymous “former diplomat’s” bigoted stance have all been removed. I guess Tribeca Citizen is not quite independent. — Appalled on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

Trump's saving the counterfeit ICE raid for when Mamdani gets elected. Great theater. — James Bogardus on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

It's a start. But just widening sidewalks without any enforcement regarding their proper use will just mean: more illicit counterfeit junk sellers. The area will be even more chaotic (if we can imagine that). Re-design or not, we need: - enforcement of the vendor laws - enforcement of anti-counterfeiting laws - enforcing against the littering, public urination, etc. - enforcement of the traffic laws - enforcement of the noise laws (against honking, loud modified engines of motorcycles and cars, loud music from cars, etc.) This has become a lawless zone. Police sometimes park around the area or wander around, but do nothing. I've spoken to the police many times, and they just say effectively "We don't enough staff" or "There is no political will from on high to enforce" and "You have to vote differently if you want this to change". — Marcus on Seeking public input on a redesign for Canal Street

The hotel and their lawyer are being entirely disingenuous. No one told them to select a hotel site--one that depended on excavating three (3) subcellars--less than 200 feet away from the year 1776 (pre-landfill) shoreline of the Hudson River. This was a terrible idea and a poor gamble on what was obviously unsuitable underground conditions for this project. Moving ahead and expecting to excavate three subcellars adjacent to several inhabited 19th century structures was not only foolhardy but downright idiotic. To then say your project's entire economic viability relied on this totally (with complete foresight) knowable fact, and that you either were ignorant of the data and the reality and the warnings, is inexcusably arrogant and said in bad faith. These lies should not be rewarded. — James Bogardus on The Warren Street Hotel wants to add another floor to its roof

I know both the motive and the story behind it, but I don't feel it's my place to reveal what it is. What I will say for sure, though, is that it's 1000000% not the homeless lady. Stop spreading fake news and blaming the homeless and, somehow, ....also the dogs; you, and "Lot Less", really have no idea about this one. — V on Nosy Neighbor: Why are there playing cards scattered on the street?

I WISH Hobby Lobby were "just a place to shop", 'cause I love my hobbies. But it's really important to scratch beneath the surface and see what you're money is supporting. I don't blindly support institutions that IMO are against my beliefs, as should everyone. To put on blinders and live in a bubble because it makes you feel uncomfortable doing otherwise is naive, if not irresponsible. We all have a responsibility to look beyond convenience and ask what values our money is fueling. — V on In the News: The opposition to Hobby Lobby

This is so stupid like who has time to be part of the StopDontShop group. Like get a life. Like are we part of the he-man women haters club. — Dandra on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

Imagine going to Walkers to make a political stance - whether it's pro or anti-Zionist - or BLM or anti BLM - a neighborhood establishment like Walkers? And to make matter worse - making the staff uncomfortable and putting them on the spot? OBNOXIOUS For Shame — darla on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

Thank you for clarifying. — R. on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

I wonder about that every day. The vendors never appeared to be worried. Sure they disperse during the daily show raids but they bounce right back looking very confident. The question is who gave the green light to wave them through? Why is it that in five years no politician ever publicly acknowledged the problem? ( unless to them it’s not a problem?) — R. on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

529 Broadway, not 539 — whoops on IKEA is coming to Soho

Bikes as a danger to drivers. Okay. We should ignore the 45 million Citibike trips that were taken in 2024. Those people don't matter. — malcolm on Seeking public input on a redesign for Canal Street

Whether I'm crossing the street with the light or driving with the light, I've come inches from getting run over by bicyclists going against the light or had to break so I wouldn't hit one going against the light. — Sherri Rosen on Seeking public input on a redesign for Canal Street

Citibike ports have destroyed the look of every neighborhood. Too many bikes of every kind have become a danger to drivers and walkers. Sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges are in desperate need of repair (drivers pay for these not bicyclists to the corrupt DOT)) yet bike lanes are kept up for those who don't! pay for the roads or parking or insurance or anything else. — Sherri Rosen on Seeking public input on a redesign for Canal Street

U.S. federal resources (ICE, DHS, DHI) are the only way to solve this - local legislators and NYPD do not have the authority. It has become worse each year since the pandemic and local officials have done nothing to address it. NYC clearly needs U.S. federal resources to remedy this (obvious) issue. — SoHo on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

Gaslighting??? The sign clearly states “Zionism is terrorism” which is in and of itself offensive. You can make the argument that “anti-zionists” are not against the right for people of Jewish faith to enjoy self-determination, but your defense indicates an underlying approval of the sign that was displayed, which is indefensible. Furthermore there are plenty of venues for political speech and I respect Walkers for acting quickly to remove the signage and confirm that their restaurant is not one of those venues. Get on a soap box in the town square and leave the politics out of my enjoyment of a night out. — Aroon Balani on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

The only option that actually makes sense is eliminating commercial vehicles from Canal and using side streets. Canal is completely over congested with these. As far as everything else, I don’t think these potential new additions make sense: Like, what the h*ll are patterned crosswalks going to do to decrease traffic? — Mrs. Iannone on Seeking public input on a redesign for Canal Street

I hope we as a community and city can create a solution to the Canal Street problem. if not, i am afraid Trump will use this as an excuse to send in his thugs. I wonder why are there no ICE raids happening there. — MADELINE C LANCIANI on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

They moved it so that it doesn't conflict with Yom Kippur. Please attend and tell others! — TA on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

Most of the illegal vendors are illegal migrants. I thought ICE was the modern day gestapo. Why don't they round up these people? It's such a low hanging fruit. — johnson on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal

No, it hasn't. There is no "genocide" in Gaza and no - Jews, and Israelis, are not mass murderers. That is a vicious slur, a lie, an obscenity. — Will Meyerhofer on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

I clicked thinking there was an electric guitar competition! — Christine on Seen & Heard: Shredding event in Fidi

Proud Zionist Jew here, and proud Tribecan. I was outraged by the photo, and was prepared to join the boycott, but I accept the apology from Walker's (with relief) and hope we can all put this behind us. Am Yisrael chai. — Will Meyerhofer on StopDontShop targets Walker’s

I thought that city council decriminalized street vending. If so, what could this meeting possibly accomplish? — A2 on Seen & Heard: A meeting to discuss illegal street vendors on Canal