I guess I don't really have a problem if people are reading or commenting from outside the neighborhood. I read all the comments and can delete if they are inappropriate. I certainly do not assume that all Tribecans share the same views either. A "red" comment could absolutely be from a neighbor... — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

You might want to consult with Gothamist who recently cleaned up their comment section. It was pretty atrocious before. — R. on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

Perhaps the trademark holders and their IP attorneys should surveil, investigate, and put Manhattan Mini Storage on notice and remind them of their exposure. Under New York Real Property Law § 231 ("NYRPL"), a landlord who knowingly permits a tenant to engage in an unlawful trade, manufacture or business on the premises is jointly and severally liable with the tenant for any resulting damages. New York courts have sustained claims for landlord liability for trademark counterfeiting and infringement under NYRPL § 231(2). Additionally, under federal law, courts have held that landlords may be liable for trademark violations of their tenants if they knew or had reason to know that the trafficking of counterfeit goods was taking place. Courts are clear that willful blindness is sufficient to establish a landlord's knowledge for counterfeiting liability. — james on Canal Street counterfeit operation just goes on and on

I think the problem is it's impossible to prove that the consumer knew it was counterfeit, that's why the sellers are arrested. But I agree, it's confusing. I found those same two sources and read them 50 times to figure it out... — Tribeca Citizen on Canal Street counterfeit operation just goes on and on

Not possible. For instance, how do I know where you live? — Tribeca Citizen on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

Wow, maybe he'll finally get around to Infrastructure Week and that big, "beautiful" healthcare plan that, for four years, was going to be unveiled in "a few weeks." — kevinaitch on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

Thank you for your service... — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Healthy Joe’s has closed

Hello Tribeca Citizen Could you please devise a plan to ensure that these “neighbors” comments are actually from people who live in Tribeca or generally in Manhattan, rather than Staten Island or Ohio. I think there’s been a red infiltration into our local online press. No longer a neighborhoody place to submit or read comments. Thank you. Tribeca resident — Loren on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

And don't forget November 10th is the Marine Corps' 247th Birthday. So to all my fellow Marines - Happy Birthday! — G on Seen & Heard: Healthy Joe’s has closed

Well then, don’t let the door hit you on your way out of town. There was never any police defunding. They just stopped doing their jobs. It’s pitiful actually. Zero patrolling or enforcement. I love how your comment weaved all the loony conservative talking points into one, even reaching back to the looting from over two years ago. Tin toil hats for everyone! — Mark on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

There’s room for creativity, including above-ground planters (similar to those recently installed outside 270 Broadway / 80 Chambers), as well as above-ground center-road medians with street trees (similar to Houston or West Street). — Reader on Reade on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?

So is it currently legal or illegal to buy counterfeit junk? I see conflicting info. The US Customs and Border Protection site says it is illegal: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/fakegoodsrealdangers "It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties." This law site says it both is and is not illegal: "18 U.S. Code Section 2320 states it is illegal to traffic in counterfeit goods. Under this section of the Code, it is a violation of the law to produce, sell, or transport counterfeit goods. Under this law, it is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. However, the U.S. Department of Justice views counterfeit goods differently. This agency states it is not a crime to purchase counterfeit goods, even if the consumer knew the goods were infringing on a trademark." https://www.garfinkelcriminallaw.com/chicagocriminalblog/buying-counterfeit-goods-federal-crime — Marcus on Canal Street counterfeit operation just goes on and on

There are vaults that extend far under the sidewalks and some even under the roadway in that section of Chambers Street pictured. Not really suitable for in-ground tree pits. — James on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?

Dear Ed, perhaps it was unintended but the wording "Marine's staking out BMCC students" indicates a somewhat nefarious intent. The Marines are simply looking for good, well intentioned Americans looking to serve their country in the Marine corps. Our country needs more selfless individuals willing to make that commitment. Thank you. — Rohin on Seen & Heard: Healthy Joe’s has closed

See this post. Fall 2023. It's ridiculous. It's also the Feds so very hard to reach. — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?

Sorry, no. You could ask someone in 200 Chambers... — Tribeca Citizen on The Palm Tribeca has closed

Great idea. Could do that easily by eliminating the parking on both sides and leaving it for deliveries only... — Tribeca Citizen on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?

That stretch of Chambers is such a missed opportunity; imagine the addition of substantial street trees and planters (perhaps within a median), protected bike lanes, benches, etc., to turn what is currently a traffic sewer into a multi-modal pedestrian-friendly gateway into the TriBeCa area. There are already wide sidewalks and some lovely historic buildings along Chambers, but not surprised to see them remain decrepit/undeveloped (and much of the retail empty or underutilized) given the current auto-centric configuration and lack of greenery/texture. — Reader on Reade on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?

It’s beyond me why anyone is surprised or dismayed by what’s happening in the city. The woke progressive ideology is explicitly calling for defunding the police, getting soft on crime, and bringing more people (that we can’t take care of) illegally into this country (among other things). These are the same people that, at best, turned a blind eye ( and, at worst, cheered/encouraged as people looted and burned down businesses a few summers ago. You reap what you sow. I know so many people who’ve given up and moved to places/states that better align with their ideologies (my family included) because the woke voting base in NY will continue to run the state and city into the ground until there is nothing left. It’s sad to see but totally predictable. — WhyAreYouSurprised on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

Does anyone know why all the scaffolding at Brookfield Place? It seems fairly permanent. — A2 on Work will start soon on PS 234

So - I am confused. I finally got round to reporting the hip-height low walled area outside Pain Quotidian this week that is nothing but a rat trap with dead plants. It was very quickly inspected by DOT and they have closed the request stating "The DOT inspected the condition and determined that it is in compliance with its standards" — Joe S on The city is targeting unused dining sheds for removal

Interested to purchase a small section of sheetrock with a caricature of sentimental value. Do you have contact information for the landlord? — paul on The Palm Tribeca has closed

The incidents you reported were all committed by mentally ill people who are homelesss. And you want to connect that with bail reform? Such foolish thinking - and fear-mongering - is the cause of these problems, not the solution. — Rick on Seen & Heard: Not the fun stuff

I walked all around where the Bulldog was supposed to be (by the carousel) on Sunday, but couldn’t find it. Has the Parks Dept removed it already?? — Hank on In the News: Another monument in The Battery…

Any idea when we’ll be able to walk on the south side of Worth btwn. Broadway and Lafayette? Super annoying there’s no construction lane for pedestrians (or bikes). — MS on Nosy Neighbor: Any news on the Chambers Street resurfacing project?