Nothing they could put there would ever replace the history of those murals. I say no and if there is any way of fighting that please let me know. — Deborah on Murals on 109 West Broadway could be painted over with new ads

I was never for congestion pricing, because I didn’t think it would help curtail congestion at all, and increase congestion in areas surrounding the zone. I hoped to be proved wrong when it went into effect. Nothing I’d like better than less cars in the city. I never understood why certain vehicles would be charged at all, such as service vehicles, or food/ drugstore delivery. They don’t add to congestion, and everyone’s prices would rise, whether you had a car, or not. Uber cars are everywhere… and a big add the city’s congestion. The city lessens the amount of car lanes, which adds to congestion.. Like I said, I hoped to be proven wrong. I also think that after the elections, congestion pricing will be right back on the table. — Al C on How? Why? And what the heck?

it will help her. that's why she's doing it. congestion pricing is not popular. — josh on How? Why? And what the heck?

Exactly. There's already a built in way to reduce congestion coming into and out of the city since it's an island. Take those toll cameras and put them on the free crossings that cause traffic to jam up downtown during rush hours. Also get rid of this "only pay going one way nonsense". With the technology we have now, you can charge people tolls both ways without worrying about extra traffic. — rephat on How? Why? And what the heck?

Taxing the bridges would have been a better result for downtown. — AaronK on How? Why? And what the heck?

Please no. — Alexandra on Murals on 109 West Broadway could be painted over with new ads

Tribeca Citizen removes or does not publish comments that don't fit the authors narrative. It's a shame because what was once (Eric, prior owner) and should be a neighborhood melting pot of news and commentary around said local news has become instead a managed message - "refrain all ye liberals my sentiments in your comments." It's a disappointing echo of today's mainstream media in what was a neighborhood sounding board...and you'll probably never see this comment. — J on How? Why? And what the heck?

Thank goodness common sense prevailed. The fact that residents would not be exempt was ludicrous and the impact on those neighborhoods north of 60th st was never really discussed. I think a far better plan was floated a couple of years ago, mandating that deliveries be done overnight. This would be a far better solution. — Dizzy on How? Why? And what the heck?

I’d like to know what she got in return for this last second about-face. — Michael on How? Why? And what the heck?

I most definitely will. — S on How? Why? And what the heck?

NY State/City Governance at its dysfunctional best, Wonder what the common denominator is? as for congestion pricing, Why does MTA need more $, has a massive state budget, maybe audit the wasteful spending, fraudulent OT etc.. plenty of $ to be found. How about cracking down on fare beaters which is a $600 million a year cost. Maybe we don't spend Billions creating new bike lanes that are only used in the warm months,BTW talk about congestion, how much congestion is caused by turning 4 lanes into 2 to create bike lanes that less than 1% use. how does that effect emergency vehicles. while your at it, get illegal asylum seekers out of the hotels, 20% of all rooms are used, less tourism, less $ revenue, more deterioration. This city used to be smart, not so much anymore — S on How? Why? And what the heck?

Ummm..am I the only person who lives in Tribeca, owns a car and does not think that charging me money to drive it while I watch unrestrained droves of subway riders hop the turnstile in order to make up mta shortfalls is just another sleeper tax and a travesty? Maybe arresting people who break the law and closing budget shortfalls the old fashion way with common sense would be a better strategy than just taxing the law abiders but I also thought arresting people who block traffic to illegally protest made sense as well so I guess I am crazy. — The heck on How? Why? And what the heck?

Preserve the murals or paint the facade, NO to using the space for advertising. — Dorothy Zeidman on Murals on 109 West Broadway could be painted over with new ads

Lol. It can be argued that the policy itself is indefensible, ignorant and idiotic (manage your finances better and stop squandering public funds in the highest tax city in the nation). The huge financial impact on the working class (in nyc and from all adjacent boroughs) is precisely why she halted it. It’s an election year and the Democrats are losing their base. This coincides with the recent release of petroleum from the strategic reserves (to lower prices at the pump) and the sudden restrictive border policy enacted the other day (to limit immigration). See the trend? These last minute about-faces are to retain votes. Then they’ll turn around and screw the working class, as usual, after the election, assuming they win… — Evan Kinell on How? Why? And what the heck?

Finally! Someone has come to their senses about the issue. It was a money grab from the start. If we need money for the subways, enforce fare evasion. If you want cars to move more quickly, let the streets be streets instead of bike lanes and bike parking and extra restaurant space; with the double parking on both sides of Church Street by trucks unloading, it’s down to one lane much of the time. — Ken on How? Why? And what the heck?

This is just an embarrassing way to govern. What did we do to deserve her and Eric Adams? — malcolm on How? Why? And what the heck?

I hope we all remember this indefensible, ignorant and idiotic decision at the next election. — RB on How? Why? And what the heck?

Huh??? — Robert C on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island

I don't think it is necessary to be so personal. Also, I'm not sure if you actually saw the Trump van but clearly these people trying to provoke a response. Frankly the van didn't look fit to be on the road with covered windows, old tires etc... so its not surprising it crashed. — Really? on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island

I wasn't looking forward to congestion pricing BUT the traffic situation in lower Manhattan NYC is ridiculous and I had come around to thinking congestion pricing was a necessary evil. I really can't believe the Governor waited until the last minute to do this- and didn't really explain her decision well - she lost my vote — WHAT?? on How? Why? And what the heck?

STOP YELLING. It’s not all about what you want now is it? I’m not even sure what politics are being espoused on here. I thought the site took a turn toward the NYPost crowd myself which wasn’t the best. — Mb on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island

please stop with your politics and one sided agenda. I read Tribeca Citizen for NEWS AND NEWS ALONE. Its very disturbing. — Native on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island

Great article, thanks for taking the time to write it. I very much appreciate all that you do for our community. Please keep doing what you do, I love it. — A Tribeca Parent on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island

This is such a terrible idea; aesthetic blight for everyone in exchange for a few extra pennies for a couple of folks. Must we monetize EVERYTHING…what is the point of material wealth if we’re surrounded by an auto-oriented, advertisement-laden hellscape (and yes, Manhattan is generally the exception in this country, but we’re wealthy enough to have a much better built environment and transit system). — Reader on Reade on Murals on 109 West Broadway could be painted over with new ads

I'm concerned about the type of news being shared here. Coupled with your homophobic focus on two women kissing in the ad post, I'm really questioning the kind of information you're promoting. I think you've lost sight of the original purpose that brings most of us to this site — B on Trump van ends its tour with a crash on Staten Island