Jess it isn’t, for sure. We don’t need more fluff. — R. on Following the money in the City Council race

Jess has drawn a very significant contrast with Marte, mostly on housing. Marte voted against City of Yes, opposes all new development. Jess has been VERY vocal about the housing shortage and how Marte’s record is part of the problem. Jess has also been outspoken on congestion pricing and outdoor dining, which Marte opposes. Lewinsohn doesn’t have much in terms of substance out there, but think it’s fair to say she’d also he a more responsible representative than Marte. — Sandy on Following the money in the City Council race

Jess or his pac hired a crew of people to put up add posters throughout the neighborhood. It's a form of graffiti because they don't have any intention of removing them after the election. I told them I don't want them to put it on my corner, but they did anyway so after I took it down, they came back and put it up again so I took it down a second time. I told them that now I know who I'm not voting for. — Tribeca resident since 70s on Following the money in the City Council race

Thank you for your insight and knowledge. I’m especially happy to hear that my neighbors are also enthusiastic about Jess Coleman. I’m hopeful! Also glad to see the money trail in print. — DSSA on Following the money in the City Council race

Genuine question: what do people think the practical difference in agenda will be between Lewinshon, Jess and Marte ? — john on Following the money in the City Council race

As a longtime resident of lower Manhattan I appreciate all Marte has done to support public parks and participate in community events throughout his district. — Patricia Aakre on Following the money in the City Council race

I do not see a rendering. — Linda Pollak on Cluster of buildings at Warren and West Broadway are for sale

So grateful to Councilmember Marte and the Parks Department for investing in the long-term health of the park. And to everyone who donated to the Tulip Campaign for helping us go above and beyond with the boat playground repairs. It’s hard to lose access during these beautiful spring days, but excited for what’s ahead. Thank you to the community for your patience and support! 🌷 — Friends of WMP on Washington Market Park is closed as of today for repairs

New St Tribeca? Is that an AI address as well? Let me run a software program that rivals this magnificent resurgence of art in lower Manhattan. Big shoes to fill, I know. — JH on Art in Tribeca: Happy To See You!

The flowers are really beautiful - you can see an example at Interlude cafe — Remington on Floral studio takes building on Vestry

So nice to see posts from fellow former building residents but so sad that the building where we raised our family is soon to be torn down. We moved there in 2004 to qualify our son for PS 234 Kindergarten and stayed until 2021 when we were abruptly told that leases would not be renewed and that we had to move out quickly, right in the middle of COVID and with a kid graduating from high school and another graduating from college. Obviously there were families suffering from far worse challenges at that time in our city but it was a major disruption for our kids when they were already experiencing major life milestones. I can tell they are still very sad that their childhood home is about to be torn down, maybe we can snag a couple bricks as mementos? — JS on Plans have been filed to demolish 80 West Broadway

@Tim. In reply to your first/longer comment yesterday: * Jess Coleman hasn't "taken" $150k, he *qualified* for those funds by getting contributions from 75 in-district voters. That program was enacted decades ago by voters to help level the playing field against ultra-rich candidates. Please don't make it out to be a grift. * Yes, a PAC is supporting Jess's candidacy. Like you, I didn't care for their mailer's negativity. But it was the PAC, not Jess's campaign, that created and sent it. It attacked Marte, not the other candidates, and for legitimate reasons. * No one on Jess's team is co-ordinating my or anyone else's comments supporting his candidacy. Our comments aren't "fake energy" they're a form of democratic engagement. I've been active in politics since JFK 1960 and I'm not stopping now. — Komanoff on Following the money in the City Council race

Again that didn't come from his campaign unless I missed something. Also, why are you saying it's not focused on the issues when it was very clearly focused on the issues (congestion pricing, housing, etc). Why is it bad to call out what the incumbent has done wrong? — James on Following the money in the City Council race

Nothing against Lewinsohn personally (just wish I would see her at things, she's nowhere as far as I can tell). Hopefully we can all agree that the goal is to get rid of Marte and whoever you support (Jess or Lewinsohn), rank them one and two. Would be nice if they did a cross endorsement as well. — James on Following the money in the City Council race

I get the negativity turns you off. Not a huge fan of it myself, but it is important to point out that that was a PAC I believe, not Jess's campaign. They can't speak or coordinate at all (look at what's happening with Cuomo and the PAC supporting him for context). And at the same time, it's not like anything that was in that mailer is inaccurate... This is politics at the end of the day. If someone ran against an incumbent without a clear argument as to why the incumbent is bad, that would be weird. — James on Following the money in the City Council race

I occupied 5N at 84 West Broadway from 1978 to 2023. Moved into the remains of an abandoned workplace that was making gloves and hats. Some of the equipment the factory used remains as we built rooms for our daughter's birth in 1985. I enjoyed living at 84 except for the days the freight elevator failed, as we resided on the 5th floor. Now my wife and I reside at 88 West Broadway with anxiety about the demolition and what will happen to our building currently adjacent to my old building. We are living in interesting times. — Larry Loonin on Plans have been filed to demolish 80 West Broadway

The fact she won't even participate in the matching program is incredibly disappointing. I'm excited to live in a district where our leaders actually support housing and new uses for public space. Jess it is for sure. — Dan on Following the money in the City Council race

In Europe these buildings would be preserved and appreciated. Developers here can’t stand history. They only count the number of windows and square footage. — R. on Plans have been filed to demolish 80 West Broadway

I vote for the candiate that would best represent the community’s interests and has the best mindset, talent and capabilities. Focusing so much on funding versus best outcomes for citizens results in really bad outcomes. Lewinsohn clearly has the capabilities and will to get things done. She is my choice. The only thing that i agree with you is that Marte is horrible. — Wendy on Following the money in the City Council race

Well said. You should have said that in your original text. — G on Following the money in the City Council race

To play devils advocate here, Jess has taken over $191,000 in public financing (our tax dollars) and has a PAC spending for him. Wednesday last week I received a negative mailer from him smearing the incumbent. — Tim on Following the money in the City Council race

According to the New York City campaign finance board website, “follow the money”, the majority of Lewinsohn’s money comes from contributions from people outside our district and the majority of those contributions are over $1000. Clearly she’s trying to buy the election. Coleman is not much better. He’s getting support from “people for public space“, which is funded by a multimillionaire, hedge funder called Mark Gorton who has donated $320,000 to the group. Gorton contributed millions of dollars to RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign and even served as the campaign manager. Today’s New York Times reported that Gorton is also funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars to Eric Adams. Coleman supports Adams real estate boondoggle called “The city of yes.“ Meanwhile, the vast majority of Marte’s campaign contributions come in small amounts ranging from 10 to about 100 or $150. — Sean on Following the money in the City Council race

Because this is a political campaign, not a shopping spree. Fundraising is part of the process, it indicates support and requires politicians to be accountable to the people. If you can't raise enough to compete in a city council race, you should really reconsider why and whether you're the right candidate. It's corrupting to have a rich person just come in and try to buy everyone's support. If it was just a few thousands dollars it would be one thing. But spending 300,000 ALREADY (way more than other candidates citywide)... HALF of which is your own money... I mean, come on. It's ridiculous and a complete disrespect to the voters (especially considering this particular candidate is almost never present at anything just only her paid people). — James on Following the money in the City Council race

Money, money, money - it's a bad thing. Such contempt from folks for people who are willing to spend their own money to succeed. I'm a long time liberal Democrat, but at some point you need to be responsible for your actions and choices. Yes, free pre-K, breakfasts and lunches, food stamps, etc. plus housing vouchers. But why lambast someone for spending their own money. — G on Following the money in the City Council race

Ditto. — R. on Plans have been filed to demolish 80 West Broadway