Apparently both were for driving while intoxicated — James Bogardus on An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner

Read on CBS News that ICE reported both convictions were DUI’s — Reader On Reade on An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner

Huge upgrade for the neighborhood! Great bagels! — Tribeca Dad on PopUp bagels now targeting November opening

Yes I am also curious about what happened 11 and 22 years ago! Open container? Speeding violation? If ICE is not forthcoming I’m guessing they are extremely minor infractions — Gwen on An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner

@John Brush. My dad was the 1st Mate (i think ) under Cpt. Guild. Does the name Frank Hardy ring a bell? — Andrea campo on Nosy Neighbor: What’s the story with the ship docked at Pier 25?

What were the convictions in 2003 and 2014? — Talg on An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner

Thank you for your continued coverage on this. — Wendy on An update on Luis Fernandez from the Square Diner

It will be interesting to see how the new developer works around the concrete pilings which were sunk along the entire border of 65 Franklin (red outline in the map above). It will certainly limit the uses for sub-basements in the combined lot. Regardless, glad to see this sad site will see new life, although the 20-story height will be a shame for some of the lower buildings that surround it. Such is life in NYC though — Chris on Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction

This checks out. They told me on Insta DM that they were targeting the fall last week — BPC Dad on PopUp bagels now targeting November opening

This is only happening because the Latino population is predicted to be the largest population in years to come and they hate it. This is a disgrace and a shame and God is going to hold this government accountable. — Coy on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

Post-pandemic, most schools in the neighborhood were under-enrolled. I have not checked the numbers lately -- but will! — Tribeca Citizen on Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction

As an empty nester, I am out of the loop on the local public schools. I am, nevertheless, curious. Is over-crowding still a problem? — Manhattanmommie on Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction

I used to work there. Nice place to work. The staff and management were pleasant. Sorry to hear that it closed. Beautiful sauna downstairs with lounge area for the clients. — Davida on Tribeca Beauty Spa will close next month

The owner of 358 sold his property to Rabsky. The two lots are merged and they also bought more air rights. So this building will fill both lots (where all three buildings stood). — Streetwalker on Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction

That story is an example of how over-reaction here, whether opportunistic, political, principled, or otherwise, is undermining the ability to respond (via decriminization) to the real problems everyone sees in front of us. I do not remember this level of panic from the time when the Obama administration deported over 3 million people. — James Bogardus on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

Okay. You responded to my initial comment about this detention with the Gothamist story about decriminalizing street vending while saying I had an 'orange-sky-is-falling' attitude. Whatever that means. There seemed to be an implication you were making. If not, then good, though I still fail to see why you'd reply with that story to my plea for people to think about the bigger stories beyond our local issues. Either way, I hope you have a nice weekend. — malcolm on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

Thank you TRIBECA CITIZEN, for highlighting this momentous grant for the TRIBECA ALLIANCE. I remember when Ann and David came around to our shop back in 2016 to invite me to the founding meeting. To now have the NYLS help us win this grant is amazing and much appreciated! — Patrick Hall - ÉLAN FLOWERS on Local merchants group will be revived with city funds

I did not suggest sending ICE after the vendors, and your implication is entirely false. It is this kind of hysterical attitude that is leading The City Council to decriminalize illegal street vending. Clearly decriminalizing street vending does nothing to clean up and get rid of the vendors. I would prefer not to live with these conditions just to preserve others' principles and salve their consciences. — James Bogardus on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

That is the same owners etc I saw on the DOB's site for 65 Franklin. — Tribeca Citizen on Plans are filed for 65 Franklin construction

No details because they didn't find anyone and the witness did not know him. — Tribeca Citizen on Man who was seen jumping into Hudson is not found by FDNY

There are other ways to clean up and get rid of the vendors than siccing ICE on these people. From my perspective, what is unfathomable is the idea that the offense of clogging the sidewalks and selling these goods (which, I stress again, I absolutely hate) rises to the level of deportation. These are not normal times. This is not a normal Federal government. Your perspectives and prerogatives may vary. — malcolm on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

The idea that the we should all tolerate an open-air bazaar that is absolutely clogging the sidewalks because you do not want the Federal Government to enforce immigration laws is unfathomable. Legal immigrants should not be deported, obviously, but neither should they be allowed to return us to the sidewalk vending crowds reminiscent of the 19th century — James Bogardus on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

I don't quite understand your point. I don't like street vendors, and I've said as much countless times here. But I absolutely do not favor arresting and deporting them because good god that's just a truly evil thing to want. If the price I have to pay for avoiding sending people to concentration camps in Louisiana is walking around counterfeit goods, sorry, but I'll pay it. — malcolm on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

This is the orange-sky-is-falling attitude that is going make the street vending nuisance permanent. https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-street-vendors-would-catch-a-break-under-new-city-council-measure "New York City street vendors would no longer face misdemeanor charges and jail for violating the city's vending laws, under a new bill passed by the City Council. "Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, a Democrat from Queens and sponsor of the bill, said the measure will 'decriminalize' street vending. [...] ”It also arises as the Trump administration has ramped up deportations, potentially putting noncompliant street vendors in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement. Nearly all street vendors in New York City, 96%, are immigrants, according to a recent report by the Immigration Research Initiative. [...] ”[...] Immigration advocates have pressed policymakers to limit law enforcement interactions with immigrants at risk of being deported. [...]” — James Bogardus on ICE detains longtime waiter at the Square Diner

Anyone know more of a description of the man who jumped in? I ask because I saw someone there at that time who looked frantic like he was going to do something crazy. He looked like he was having mental health trouble. He was barefoot and only in dirty sweatpants. I hope he is ok. Curious for more details about the person who jumped why do none of the news articles have any details! — Brian on Man who was seen jumping into Hudson is not found by FDNY