I live in Tribeca and keep a car in a garage down here. I also drive to Brooklyn quite frequently for business. I guess this means that I'll be charged every time I drive home from my office in Brooklyn, yes? My job requires moving about to various Bushwick, Dumbo, Greenpoint and Williamsburg locations throughout the day, so taking mass transit isn't always an option. Also, when I'm not using my car, will I be charged because it is being garaged in the Central Business District? — paul on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

Cottage industry - leave them alone. — TG on In the News: Canal Street counterfeiters stung

There are typically police patrolling the intersection of Broadway and Canal Street both for pedestrians and traffic and they completely ignore these vendors. I am always amazed as I watch the NYPD walk through the vendors' maze of goods on the sidewalk with no care in the world. They don't even look down. I don't get it. — Randy on In the News: Canal Street counterfeiters stung

I took "remaining" as a way to catch livery and other drivers who owned their own cars from parking them on the streets in the zone overnight in the hopes that all their trips during the day would be within the zone and they'd never get charged. This, of course, assumes that all the EZ pass readers and cameras will only be on the edges of the zone. — N on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

this operation took place only after city resident complaints? what about the police that see them operate in the open on Canal street every day? they let this go obviously. — S on In the News: Canal Street counterfeiters stung

There should be exemptions for: parents who drive their kids to a special school in Manhattan; people who have to go get medical treatment in Manhattan; people who have to drive to visit their elderly parents (or their elderly children); motorcyclists; Tesla drivers; seniors; Staten Islanders who drive over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge; police officers and first responders taking civilian vehicles into the city; and musicians who have gigs outside New York City and have to bring their music equipment with them. They should also all be given free gasoline and a lollipop. — James on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

The counterfeiters were right back out taking over the sidewalks the over the weekend. This needs *repeated* regular enforcement. One-time raid does nothing. — Marcus on In the News: Canal Street counterfeiters stung

Congratulations from your neighbor at 281 Church (AST Sound). — Michael Kramer on Spotlight: Let There Be Neon

Does anyone know if Taxis will be exempt or will this charge be factored into the fare? There should be exemptions for seniors or persons with disabilities who cannot navigate the subways or buses and also for those living in areas with no easy access to public transportation. I think the concept has merit but there are a lot of details to be worked out. — JS Miller on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

Enjoyed a lovely night out last week. Great food; contemporary Greek/Mediterranean & good service. Still waiting on liquor license. Nice to support our new local eateries. Hope it does well! — Mary on Sneak Peek 2: Argo Tribeca

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No, you will be charged when you leave and when you return. Why they are using the word "remaining" for leaving is a mystery to me. — Tribeca Citizen on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

Yes, that's right. But you will NOT be charged for the days your car is just parked in the CBD. — Tribeca Citizen on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

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On this MTA website https://new.mta.info/project/CBDTP (from TBC article) I listened to the presentation which says rates will be decided by TBTA Board later this year. The example range was EZPASS $9-23/day for peak times (depends on all the exemptions given -- those parking passes?). Isn't this going to push a lot of traffic onto the West Side HWY and the FDR? Force businesses to garage in Manhattan if the toll is too high? I garage near my apt (pay taxes) and rarely drive in the CBD except to exit Manhattan. Why aren't residents given a break? There does not appear to be a discussion of a study to understand 'who' is driving in the CBD. Lots of discussion about the economic impact on lower-income households but nothing on trying to understand the source of the vehicles. I'm also unsure about the answer of the question on the thread about parking. If I drive out of the city on Monday (charge) come back on Thursday (charge again). Is that right? — MK on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

What a joke this community board is. — Jacob on Sports bar coming to the former Barleycorn space

This is exactly the kind of trip that should be done by bike up the greenway instead of by car. The congestion fee might induce you to make a different transportation choice. — Ride a bike on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

These questions were asked at the debate. I spoke to both of them and the Q&A allowed ample space for them to bring up any issue they want. They are welcome to comment on this post as well. — Tribeca Citizen on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

Mark Levine's office told me no. A friend was told by Liz Krueger's office the same thing. But it is ambiguous. Also, ever take your kid to a little league game at Pier 40 or sports league at Chelsea Piers? You'll be going across the West Side Highway so you will get charged. — C on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

Also - are any of these folks pledging not to ever seek exemptions for government employees/ elected officials OR ever seek reimbursements from the government claiming it was a business expense? I gather Dan Goldman wouldn't want exemptions given this would amount to pennies for him. — C on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

I gather if you asked Maud Maron or Brian Robinson the same question, you'd get far more practical answers. Why didn't you ask them? Especially since aren't both Tribeca residents? — C on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

I looked at the linked MTA page and saw that the fee would be charged daily for each vehicle entering or remaining in the zone. I garage my car in Tribeca and generally use it once a week to visit my elderly Mom in New Jersey. 99% of my travel is outside the zone (since the West Side Highway is excluded from the zone). Does anyone know if the "remaining" clause means that I will be charged 365 days/year even though it's not on a road in the zone at all 6 out of every 7 days? — N on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

We tried Argo a few weeks ago…Delicious food, wonderful staff and thankfully there is a wine store right up the street on Hudson! While we wait for you to get your liquor license.🙏🏻 Best of luck Argo…we will definitely be back! — Lori Kearns on Sneak Peek 2: Argo Tribeca

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