Everyone relax, there's no "drug culture" permeating the streets of northwest Tribeca. Sure - Greca has brought youthful energy to that block. If the music is thumping beyond whats legally allowed that's one thing, but I don't see an issue otherwise. It's a business making money, and Tom deserves the right to provide to willing customers. Between the Greek and Greca he's brought beyond his fair share of goodwill to that neighborhood over the years. Due to Covid he had to adapt and make some changes for the survival of his business. Chill out! — Unconcerned on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

It is legal to consume marijuana. Let them live, Karen! — Patron on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

Pretty sure it's still run by Tom or at least his family, and they just pivoted to running a club / weed store because it's more profitable? — Annoyed on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

I have to go by again to check! There's nothing online... Stay tuned. — Tribeca Citizen on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Tribeca and NY are so lucky to have Briken now! The guy’s vision, creativity and dedication as a restaurateur and club and bar developer and manager are impeccable! Some of the best, leading going out food and drink places in Tirana, ( a capital city with one of the most vibrant entertainment and nightlife scenes) carry his signature! It would seem like he paid me to say this :), but honestly he hasn’t! Ask any hip, trendy, “in crowd” person in Tirana about him, and they would tell you exactly the same thing! — Elda on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Tribeca and NY are so lucky to have Briken now! The guy’s vision, creativity and dedication as a restaurateur and club and bar developer and manager are impeccable! Some of the best, leading going out food and drink places in Tirana, ( a capital city with one of the most vibrant entertainment and nightlife scenes) carry his signature! It would seem like he paid me to say this 😁, but honestly he hasn’t! Ask any hip, trendy, “in crowd” person in Tirana about him, and they would tell you exactly the same thing! — Elda on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Hi! Is there contact info, times, etc… — Katie Campbell on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

She is such a sweetie .. every time I visit the store i spend like 10min petting her — Richard on Shopcat of Tribeca: Monkey

I loved that place the moment I saw it here, I wish I could have a drink there someday, Tirana 's night life already misses you and us too. Good luck Brike, you ll always be the best, anywhere in the world. Hugs ❤❤✌ — Artila.R on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

This guy gave Tirana's nightlife a huge uplift back in the days. Now, the streets miss him and Tirana is getting more and more jealous of NY for having him. Keep rocking man. U deserve it! — Jerry on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Thank you very much! — Aria on New Kid on the Block: A.M. Bjiere

Yes, I went by last night too. Let me see what's going on... — Tribeca Citizen on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

Briken, o zotëri, hopefully I'm going to be there sooner than I thought! Wish you all the best o zotëri! — ErionX on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Isn't marijuana vegetarian? — James on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

You took our best guy. Albania's nightlife is already suffering... — Albi on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Shhhh! It's too good. Go away. We want it to ourselves. Briken, Shah, Lilly and Max are all awesome hosts! And the duck fat fries have ruined me for life. Welcome to the hood! So pleased you're here. See you soon! — Gerald on New Kid on the Block: Warren Peace

Quick perusal of the HighGarden website/Instagram reveals that this is someone operating a drug lounge in Tribeca. Drug paraphernalia, marijuana-infused menus, and alcohol service. No idea what happened to Greca but this does explain this block’s decline in recent weeks. How can this be allowed in a state that has yet to auction marijuana licenses/legalize sales? This is not just illegal, it is almost certainly a flagrant violation of the liquor license… How can we stop this? Allowing drug culture to permeate our neighborhood is the fast lane towards the decline of Tribeca…. Pam, in the hopes that you shed light on this issue might I recommend you going by and doing a story next Weds, April 20th from this illegal operation? Clear from their instagram they are hyping this “stoner holiday” already… — Concerned on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

I just walked by Greca, which now has a sign for something called “HighGarden” and was filled with people smoking bongs and other weed paraphernalia. Definitely doesn’t seem to be Greca anymore. Very strange. https://www.highgarden.nyc/ — person on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

You can read more here, but in short, Related is converting it to a condo with bigger units. — Tribeca Citizen on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

Seconding the comment above about Greca. After going vegan (no thanks!) the food has fallen off a cliff and they have taken over the entire sidewalk with cheap wooden furniture and a tacky Tiki bar theme that is often strewn with trash. Loud late night and frequent homeless people sleeping under the sidewalk scaffold have contributed to a seedy vibe on what used to be a quiet block on Washington. — Also Annoyed on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

Would also love to know more about the plan for the Truffles Tribeca renovation. A bunch of windows have been removed recently, so some kind of work is underway. — person on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

Can you please cover how Greca has essentially turned into a night club? Loud music into the night, people gathering and smoking weed on the sidewalk, and disgusting trash littered everywhere. — Annoyed on American Whiskey has closed after a decade on Franklin

And that strip has long been home to chain stores. The location is on Broadway across from what was Century 21 and was a Gap for many years before the company closed it during the pandemic. For a while the signs implied they were using it as a mini warehouse/shipping location, but I never saw any goods or employees, at least at street level. — N on Seen & Heard: The making of Pier 26

Why Not a Gap Outlet????? Many will welcome this. We need and should have more reasonably priced stores. It can't all be Hermes, Tiffany's and Louis Vuitton. :-) We need H&M, Zara and, yes, Gap Factory as well. — Luis Vazquez on Seen & Heard: The making of Pier 26

What’s wrong with this store? I love outlet stores. Would you prefer another vape store? — Broadway Mamma on Seen & Heard: The making of Pier 26