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  • 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

  • Thanks for mentioning the late, great Rudi Stern. He popularized neon as an art form. I met him on my first assignment for the Soho Weekly News, and we stayed friends until his untimely death. You can see my photos of the West Broadway Gallery and the basement workshop at www.sohoblues.com. — Allan Tannenbaum on Spotlight: Let There Be Neon

  • 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

  • Eduardo’s Trattoria in Huntington — Bon on Sole di Capri has closed

  • anyone that shows neon interest - i recommend 'let there be neon', and 'the new....' and i have a couple of copies! — marj on Spotlight: Let There Be Neon

  • 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

  • July 2022 it has reopened!!! And it’s wonderful! — Anne on After 147 years at the Seaport, The Paris Café is closing for good

  • Just because it's fresh in my mind, I thought I'd remind people that one of the best outdoor dining experiences in our neighborhood is at Kesté on Gold Street. The outdoor dining is on their property, not in a shed. There are proper heaters in the cold weather, and large umbrellas in case it rains. The food is superior — stands head and shoulders above other, similar fare; and the service is efficient, kind, and courteous. You aren't pressured for time, and the prices are as friendly as the people who work there. It's praiseworthy in these ways and more. — David G. Imber on In the News: A lawsuit challenging dining sheds

  • While on the subject of congestion: If the city actually ticketed people for gratuitous horn-honking it would raise enough money to build the entire 2nd Avenue subway. — Marcus on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

  • Its a money grab for the city unions — William Pearlman on Where the candidates for NY-10 stand on congestion pricing

  • How were you able to get a refund? I donated too. — Kat M on Nosy Neighbor: Is there a non-profit scam going on?

  • Love Maude Maron! She's the only candidate of principle in this race and represents true progressive policies, not the recent woke mob cancel culture nutcases. Maron is a public school mom in touch with her constituents, unlike the rest. As a lifelong progressive Dem, I can't wait to vote for her. — Harris on The Candidates 2022: Maud Maron for the 10th Congressional District

  • LTBN has done an amazing service to those of us in the neon industry by working with artists, collectors, encouraging neon in the house/apartment, as well as on Madison Avenue and film. Here's to another 50 years! — michael blazek on Spotlight: Let There Be Neon

  • If you read the entire sentence, the OP was being ironic. — David G. Imber on In the News: A lawsuit challenging dining sheds