Follow the law! Why would anyone want to ruin the wonderful old feeling of our seaport? Aren’t there enough skyscrapers hovering over lower Manhattan leaving it dark? What is the Landmark Commission for if not to enforce its’ own rules? I was among the first to move below the Brooklyn Bridge almost 50 years ago, along with a few artists in the area. Southbridge Towers was built as middle income housing, allowing over 1,000 families to make it the neighborhood that it has become, fighting for schools and playgrounds. The seaport was a charming, inexpensive place for tourists to. Is it, kids to run around, tour old ships and listen to outdoor concerts at night. After 9/11 businesses exited lower Manhattan in droves. Huge amounts of buildings were converted to living spaces. I’m happy to have young, innovated minds recreate our seaport, but really with everyone afraid, and running from NYC there’s got to be an abundance of empty apartments. Why would Landmarks even consider ruining our historical area? — Karen on Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks

Was the music at 1803 even amplified? I'd think live jazz like that in a small setting doesn't need to be amplified at all. So if the restriction if only on "amplified" music, maybe they can still have live acoustic music. I also don't understand the ban of ticketed performances, even during the times when indoor dining, religious services, and bars were allowed to serve indoors. As long as the music performance event enforced proper social distancing, masks, etc., it should have been allowed along with the other activities. — Marcus on The streets will now be even quieter…

What a disaster. Whether it's the law or the commissioners misusing the discretion they're given under the law, the outcome is bad for NYC, both current residents and future residents. — Larry Greenfield on Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks

Totally agree. — R. on Wolfgang’s closed for violating mask orders and curbside dining protocol

I got mine this morning at Worth Street (Monday) and it was easy as pie. Lots of forms (I wonder how some folks will navigate the system) but plenty of help and all very pleasant. They also give you an appointment for you follow up, so no more on line searching. I do wonder how we will get 5 million done though. — G on Finding a vaccine in the neighborhood

Ridiculous, our businesses need us more now than ever! I live right next to Wolfgangs and have consistently seen them wearing masks and sanitizing the whole area each day. The mayors just picking on small business. Closures of our favorite businesses are just encouraging us to go across the river to jersey city or Hoboken to eat a warm meal inside (of which are only a 15 minute Uber ride away from tribeca). — Paige on Wolfgang’s closed for violating mask orders and curbside dining protocol

If I’m not mistaken, “FiDi Guy” has testified about this application at various hearings. Because he used the same smug, ignorant language. “It’s a shame our commissioners hate poor people so much.” Just the kind of uninformed, baiting language the Capitol rioters used. The commissioners are merely following the law. Want to change what the commissioners are allowed to do? Change the law, dunce. — Bruce Ehrmann on Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks

I'm near the Reade Street Pub as well, and it is not too intrusive. They usually stop earlier than allowed, say 9:30 instead of 10:00, but 10:00 on Friday and Saturday. It is a very small price to pay to have the restaurants survive. Good luck to them all. — G on The streets will now be even quieter…

I made a vaccination appointment at 12.15 a.m. last Thursday at 125 Worth Street being eligible by virtue of age. My wife came too and did not have an appointment (but was also eligible by age), but they took her as well and we both got our first shot of Moderna vaccine. It was extremely well organized and efficient and the staff were excellent. I think we were out of there in about 30 minutes. I do not think they are taking any walk-ins at 125 Worth now and appointments are hard to get but can be found if you are prepared to travel. — Bob on Working the line at CityMD

While I preferred the 950 foot, single tower version to this, out city desperately needs affordable housing and this development delivers it. It’s a shame our commissioners hate poor people so much. — FiDiGuy on Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks

I just couldn’t figure out how to make an appointment. Few locations list appointments (Pier 11 is one) but the word is not linkable on my iPad. This location is great to know, wonder why they haven’t publicized. — Fran on Working the line at CityMD

Yes, I understand how it did make the street seem lively for a passer-by, but having to wear headphones with the volume higher than I like, in order to block out amplified music, not of my taste or choosing, for 4 - 5 nights a week from 6PM -10PM was not pleasant. And we have really good triple pane windows. I can't image what it was like for neighbors with old ones. — Reade Street Pub Neighbor on The streets will now be even quieter…

From a listing in New York Magazine, October 22 1984 issue: "RACHEL'S— 25 Hudson St., at Duane Park, 334- 8155." "Specials" include "baby-back ribs." — James on Tribeca in the 1980s

Sonia's got it! Right next to the Odeon on Thomas. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Paul, if the 'center for climate solutions' were the only thing planned for that enormous site it might be ok. In fact that's just a sop for all the rest of the glitzy plan. I vehemently object because this island is unique in that you can really relax and feel you're miles away from the city. The monster plans I've seen would utterly destroy that. There's also a lot of fine old buildings that could and should be restored for various for-profit and non-profit use. They should just plant an indigenous forest and if necessary keep the island open to the public from May to October. Better for the amazing birds that now live there too. Public meeting online Wed 6 pm. "Governor's Island Panel/Public Hearing". Please submit any questions to: llopez@manhattanbp.nyc.gov — Carole Ashley on A massive rezoning scheduled for Governors Island

>> Curious if anyone remembers a restaurant called Rachel’s Ribs Was it at Duane and Hudson? I remember Rachel’s there but not Ribs. They had a huge order of incredibly light onion rings served in something like a bread pan. — Hudson River on Tribeca in the 1980s

I have no sympathy for them. For staff not to be wearing a mask at a time like this, and for a restaurant to disobey other COVID guidelines, is intolerable. I don’t understand why more places that clearly violate the law with their closed cabins are not being shut down too. I only patronize places that obey the rules. My life and my health depend upon it. — A. on Wolfgang’s closed for violating mask orders and curbside dining protocol

Good to see the update! — j. on CB1 Licensing Committee approves beer and wine license for Cocoon

Where was it? — James on Tribeca in the 1980s

Cocoon has not been serving any food or beverage indoors since the renewal of the indoor dining ban. I imagine this will be used once indoor dining is permitted again. It saddens me to see all the negative comments about a family owned business in our neighborhood that is providing a deeply needed and safe service to our community. When parents have a space to take children outside of their small apartments, it increases the probability that they stay here in tribeca and support our other small businesses. Let’s do what we can to encourage small businesses here - not chase them away. — CLD on CB1 Licensing Committee approves beer and wine license for Cocoon

Curious if anyone remembers a restaurant called Rachel's Ribs, which was like a Tony Romas. I worked there when it first opened in 1983. Would love to see a photo. This is amazing! — Jennifer on Tribeca in the 1980s

70 Thomas Street the Cordage Twines building, regards, Sonia — SONIA STOCK on Where in Tribeca?

I see a lot of drunk nannies in the future... — SS on CB1 Licensing Committee approves beer and wine license for Cocoon

I saw one of the managers on the street and he said they are open for pickup and delivery. Incidentally, Sweetgreen, their next door neighbor, has limited their hours to 11-3, Monday-Friday. I would hate it any of our local spots was unable to reopen when this crisis has ended. — Meg on Wolfgang’s closed for violating mask orders and curbside dining protocol

100% agree. Makes no sense at all. — j. on CB1 Licensing Committee approves beer and wine license for Cocoon