The police do nothing about the illegal vending. They walk by or drive by, even park right next to it. Could it have something to do with the policy on "petty offenses"? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/nyregion/new-york-city-police-officers-told-to-relax-stance-on-petty-offenses.html — Marcus on In the News: More trouble at Taylor’s place

So the cops could clean up graffiti on Canal Street, but not the illegal vending on the same street? Ok. — james on In the News: More trouble at Taylor’s place

Grant, I really like Chris but like you said he is for defunding police. That is the most Major problem in this city. Crime and bail reform. Without safety there is no city. — NATIVE on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

Yes, reading through his campaign site is impressive. I’ve also interacted with him on Nextdoor regarding his advocacy on environmental issues and he listens, communicates well, and kindly. — j. on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

He said this on crime in January, “According to Marte, the spike in crime is due to a reduction in social services during the pandemic. Once the city opens up again “we can make sure that people who needed help before the pandemic, [as well as those] dealing with isolation and substance abuse …will get the help they need.” Tribeca Tribune 1/28/21 — j. on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

I've tried -- can try again. — Tribeca Citizen on The Wooly Public seems to be closed permanently

We’re experiencing a crime spree and Chris ignored the questions entirely. I looked him up and he seems to be very vocal about defunding the police. This: https://janosforda.medium.com/new-york-city-2021-candidates-demand-immediate-cuts-to-nypd-budget-d523354e79c And this: He also is a strong supporter of the movement to defund the police. “I was the first candidate to support defunding the police,” he said, “especially by a billion [dollars], at the very least. I believe in defunding and making sure those funds go to youth programs and summer programs.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/thevillagesun.com/d-i-d-endorses-chris-marte-for-council-district-1-maud-maron-grilled-on-schools-record-at-forum/amp How is bragging about defunding the police going to keep us safe? That’s not what we want. It seems like he repeats the lines of whatever is popular at the time. Does he still believe in defunding the police? — Grant Bezckalos on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

Hi, Bruce, I agree with you. I know Barbara and can put you in contact. Are you a friend? — Barbara E Morgan on Cafe Clementine finds a new Tribeca home on Greenwich and Duane

There is no other candidate who has done more for residents across every neighborhood in this district. They say the best way to get to know a candidate is to see what they do after they lose. Narrowly defeated by only 200-ish votes in the race against Margaret Chin, Chris turned many political heads, and he could have gotten a plumb job on a national campaign and catapulted himself on a path to consulting stardom. Instead, Marte went to the mat for low-income tenants in Chinatown as they were being pushed out of their homes, helping them in the middle of the night when they had nowhere to turn. He has spoken up at Community Board meetings, testified for Historic Districts, organized against a monster jail, held listening meetings for SoHo artists, rallied on the steps of Tweed Court House on behalf of public schools, and the list goes on and on. He is a champion of Lower Manhattan. I look forward to having him as our City Council Member. — Night Owl on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

Does anyone know if Parm in battery park is closed for good now as well? Its the only restaurant yet to reopen in north battery park. — DD on The Wooly Public seems to be closed permanently

Yes, a strong statement that I can agree with. I feel good about him. — j. on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

Loved that bar! It was a block or two away from The Wetlands on Varick. Live music every weekend and it would be rockin. Had some great nights there that are a little hazy in hindsight. — Bob Beichner on When Tribeca Was Small (Part Two)

That's not accurate! NYC has control over five specialized high schools and can modify the entrance exams over them. Even the mayor considered doing this but punted using the state's control over three schools as an excuse. If the city council has the guile to change the terms of the five they control, it will force the state to act on the other three. That's how the legislative branch works! Plus, Denny worked at a school in the Bronx for the last five years - are you really going to question his knowledge on how it works? Good luck! — Julian Fraser on The Candidates 2021: Denny Salas for CD1

Wow.. this is sad.. i did enjoy their outdoor option during 2020, and was wondering if they closed for good. They had some good bar food options. — Richard on The Wooly Public seems to be closed permanently

Chris walks the walk. He is a tireless community activist with a balanced view of the compelling issues that face our district. — JONATHAN HOLLANDER on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

I’d planned on leaving my dogs at The Wagging Tail in two weeks. I didn’t know it had closed. I used to travel a lot and left my dogs there then after a break I’d planned on traveling again. I’m disappointed to learn the news. We will miss you. — Suzan Courtney on The Wagging Tail will close for good after 23 years in Tribeca

Correct. — TC on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

I just read this one and Denny's responses, and it seems like Chris avoided a LOT of questions. I'm happy one of the candidates didn't shy away from expressing his beliefs and answered our concerns. I'm looking forward to reading what the rest of the candidates have to say! — Lisbeth Brown on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

These responses were terrific! Did he answer all the questions that posed? If so, that's great! — Lisbeth Brown on The Candidates 2021: Denny Salas for CD1

This is inside the previous Acapella restaurant space at One Hudson Street, regards, Sonia — SONIA STOCK on Where in Tribeca?

.."..Moreover, my plan will modify the entrance requirements and allow automatic acceptance of our specialized high schools for students rated in the top 5% of every middle school in our city. My plan also does not eliminate the entrance exam but modifies it.".. Unfortunately, NYC Councilmember have NO say over the admission to the NYC specialize HS. Admission is controlled by NYS education law 2590. This lack of understanding (and lack of research) highlight the main reason why people should NOT vote for Denny Salas. — STANLEY N on The Candidates 2021: Denny Salas for CD1

I thought that all the candidates were given the same questions. They can answer all of them or pick and choose which to answer, correct? — A2 on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

A great candidate 4 years ago. A great candidate now. Marte takes a balanced approach sensitive to both sides of any given issue. For example: to see that historic preservation and affordable housing do not need to be oppositional is sensitive and sensible. I was disappointed that he did not truly address the question about construction noise. This has been vexing issue of environmental and quality of life impact. But I'll bet you he would listen to community concerns about this. In regards to crime: he was not asked to address this issue. — Heide Fasnacht on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

Christopher Is a great candidate. But Crime in our neighborhoods downtown was never mentioned. Also the affect on the homeless shelters and our community safety. This is a huge issue for me and everyone living down here. We can't live in a Lawless City. We are on our way there now. — NATIVE on The Candidates 2021: Christopher Marte for CD1

https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2021/04/15/yang-unveils-placard-abuse-crackdown-plan-as-adams-calls-the-corruption-a-new-paltz-issue/ "Two rival mayoral candidates sparred over placard abuse on Thursday, with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams attacking Andrew Yang for elevating what Adams — himself a prime perpetrator of this form of corruption — claims is not an issue that real New Yorkers care about. [...] "The beep, a former cop and State Senator who is a self-proclaimed 'ardent supporter of ‘broken windows’ policing' and a well-known placard abuser and sidewalk parker himself, accused Yang of ignoring New Yorkers’ real plight — rising crime — in favor of illegal parking as Yang unveiled a plan to crack down on an issue that has long plagued New Yorkers (seriously). " 'Violent crime is skyrocketing in New York. People are dying. Five-year-old and 12-year-old children are being shot in our streets — and Andrew Yang is focused on double-parking,' Adams’s spokesperson, Madia Coleman, said in a statement issued after news broke that Yang would be presenting a placard plan on Thursday. 'Maybe parking is the big crime problem in New Paltz, but not in New York. We need serious leadership at this critical moment who understands what communities of color and working class communities are going through.' [...] "Yang also clapped back at Adams, saying during his presser at Cadman Plaza — just feet from where Adams has allowed his own staffers to park illegally on the public plaza outside Brooklyn Borough Hall — that not only is it quite possible for a mayoral candidate to tackle two issues at the same time, but it’s crucial for the safety of all New Yorkers. " 'I think about what’s happening to families in New York all the time, particularly victims of violent crimes, which unfortunately have risen in the city, and we have to do everything we can to get those crimes going down not up,' Yang said. 'New Yorkers sense that we have the capacity to do multiple things at once and one’s ability to address parking placard abuse, which is a problem that’s been growing for years, has nothing to do with one’s ability to address the rising rates of crime in the city. I’m someone who has spent a lot of time biking my kids to school and a lot of New Yorkers will say this is very much an NYC issue and its’ a very solvable one we can address quite easily.' [...] " — james on What do you care about? The results — and soon, the answers