As a Tribecan - and the author of the petition mentioned above - these comments defending the performance of a band who actively and proudly supports terrorism are an embarrassment. This isn’t about “free speech.” This isn’t an American band exercising their constitutional rights. This is an Irish band in our country actively harming Jews by engaging in blood libel and supporting movements that are anti-American and anti-democracy. And as someone who has been to Israel many times since 10/7, I can tell you that most people have no idea the extent of the brutality and savagery Hamas carried out and anyone who wants a band who proudly praises that butchery anywhere - let alone near our 9/11 memorial - needs to rethink where they’re living. And that anyone okay with praising this butchery might be a neighbor is deeply troubling. (Oh and the idea that fighting antisemitism and terrorism is a Fox News article is absurd.) — Logan Levkoff on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Wonderful news!! Welcome Hobby Lobby..we need you here! — Ronee on Hobby Lobby aiming for May 12 opening

It's always news for me when Tribecans are organizing something, or even organizing against something. — Tribeca Citizen on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Wow, what a one-sided article. The headline itself would be right at home on the Fox News website. — MD on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

I see antisemitism is alive and well even in the tribeca citizen comments section. While they won't admit it, the reality is these same people would be the first ones to condemn the behavior of third-tier bands like kneecap if the intended target was blacks, gays, trans people, native americans, etc. They just hate Jews but hide behind "free speech absolutism" lol. My guess is neither of these jagoffs was living in tribeca the day america was attacked 24 years ago. — Mr T on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

How are Jews that are opposed to Kneecap supposed to « protest » them when the performance is on Yom Kippur? You must have missed that part when focusing on how many feet from 9/11 memorial the venue is. Maybe you also missed that pro-Pals have tended to hold their big demonstrations on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. — Diana on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

Such tacky signage. How many times do you need to tell us you are Hobby Lobby? We aren't that stupid ... it's almost insulting. Can anyone say strip mall vibes? — Style on Hobby Lobby aiming for May 12 opening

Amen. So long as there is no direct/clear indictment to violence, free speech should be protected at all costs. We otherwise do not live in a “free country”. (And Ben-Gvir is indeed about as loathsome, arrogant and despicable a human being as one might find anywhere on Earth today.) — Reader on Reade on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

This post is so confused, I almost don't know where to begin. The band we're supposed to object to, Kneecap, is scheduled to perform more than five months from now, on Kol Nidre / Yom Kippur. Yes, the holiest night of the year for observant Jews. So what? Is the performance going to interfere with our devotion? How, exactly? The venue, on the East River, is "just steps away from the 9/11 Memorial," says the petition seeking to stop the performance. It's actually 3,800 feet from it. Nearly three-fourths of a mile. A lot of steps. And so what -- what does a band's pro-Palestine, anti-Israel rhetoric have to do with 9/11? As it happens, Israeli far-right politician and Netanyahu-government minister of national security Itamar Ben-Gvir is scheduled to speak tomorrow (4/24) at 12:30 at a venue in FiDi, at One Battery Park Plaza, though that may change due to "security." Ben-Gvir has done orders of magnitude more damage in his life than Kneecap and its members have in theirs. He has devoted his adult life to supporting and carrying out the expulsion of Palestinians from their lands on the West Bank and elsewhere. He has been convicted eight times "of crimes including incitement to racism and support for a terrorist organization" (Wiki -- the page is terrifying) and has in his living room a portrait of Baruch Goldstein, "the religious extremist who, in 1994, murdered 29 Palestinian people in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, an incident of Jewish terrorism." (also Wiki) Yet you didn't run a story on *his* appearance, which, again, is tomorrow, not 161 days from now. Nor did you need to run such a story, IMO. I hope to be outside Ben-Gvir's venue tomorrow, not to shut it down -- I'm a First Amendment absolutist and believe in the right to hear hateful and loathsome speech -- but to protest him, hiw views and his policies. Tribecans and others who don't care for Kneecap's politics and/or music can do the same on Oct 1. — Komanoff on Irish band that supports Palestine is scheduled at Pier 17 on Yom Kippur

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/business/hobby-lobby-nyc-store.html?searchResultPosition=1 — Heide Fasnacht on Hobby Lobby aiming for May 12 opening

There’s also a bagel shop called Nala’s that opened on Reade between Church and Broadway. — Sam on Apollo Bagels has leased the Kings space

Christopher Marte was contacted and he responded directly. He was given the same information as reported here, — Bruce Ehrmann on Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?

This will be an ok (timing-wise and sort of location) substitute for the Tribeca Wednesday market that has been discontinued starting this spring. — N on The Greenmarket is coming back to City Hall

So exciting! Looking forward to having a Sunday market in the neighborhood. — Jennifer on Battery Park City is getting a farmers market this spring

I tried many classes - yoga, boxing, stretch, etc. and like many of them. However, Zumba with Carlos is my favorite! Good music, a friendly group of students, and a great teacher! ! — Ellen on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

Contact Christopher Marte's office. They are very big on trees. — Heide Fasnacht on Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?

Zumba in the park at Battery Park—a total hidden gem! It is one of Battery Park’s best-kept secret! A fun and energizing way to kick off the weekend. With Carlos - great instructor, enjoyable music, amazing vibes, and a beautiful outdoor setting. It’s the perfect mix of fun, fitness, and fresh air. — Giovanna on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

Rooftop looks like the north side of Franklin Street, west of Hudson Street, across from Shinola. — james on In the News: Acquiring art at the Tribeca Ball

I have been attending to Zumba classes with Carlos Chavez more than 3 years. He is a great teacher, fantastic dancer and caring individual. He teaches in AG during the week also at Rockefeller park during the weekend, including cold winter days which many of us love Zumba with Carlos keeps us healthy and makes us to be positive . Nothing like start a day with Carlos’ Zumba 😀🎶 — BGD on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

I agree that this is an example of government incompetence. They've probably had it on their to-do list since 2018: "Replace the dead tree on Worth Street." Sure, it took seven years and there was a perfectly good tree standing there but the bureaucracy won't be stopped from fulfilling their task of planting a tree. That said, I doubt the co-op has a claim for iron guards and a tree that were on city property and removed by the city. With or without receipts. — Thomas Hagen on Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?

Zumba changed my life! Dancing at the park, with the breeze, the trees, the Hudson river, the birds and, of course, with CARLOS CHAVEZ...Boommmm...!!!! Even with the cold, it doesn't matter, it's always worth it! Come, come, COMEEEE! — Alicia on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

I discovered Zumba with Carlos through as friend, and I have to say it was the best gift she ever gave to me. I'm not a morning person, but now I set may alarm clock early only to go to his classes, both in Asphalt Green and by the river. There is no better way to start the day, dancing with a great instructor and the most welcoming group. It has been life changing for me! — AK on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

File a claim against the city in civil court. Sounds pretty simple, esp if the Coop has records of the purchases of the iron tree guards and the tree. Might not even have to hire counsel. File it electronically, too. — J Frank P on Nosy Neighbor: What happened to our trees?

I had to stop years of yoga because of wrist arthritis and my doctor suggested doing more cardio. That’s when I discovered Zumba and Carlos’ expert teaching. He cues next steps with his hands (took me a few classes to figure out, until he said “watch my hands, not my feet!”). The outdoor classes are joyous; beautiful view of the river, trees and occasional passers-by that stop, watch and groove to the music. Check it out (but try a few classes to get the hang of it if you’re a novice like me.) — NC on Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?

Sounds like you should go work as an under paid bank teller. Thank you, — JVD on In the News: A stickup at TD Bank