There is a sign for every fallen officer downtown - on the Police Memorial along the water in BPC. Sadly, new names are added yearly. Moving into the 21st century there should be better ways to learn about a dedicated servant - why not a bio and photo on the electronic signs going into the subway or on the Link NYC panels? At least there someone could actually stop and read and pay the proper respect the person deserves... — TK on In the News: CB1 Voted Against Honoring Cop Killed in Iraq

"Several small business owners suggested that landlords receive a tax deduction by leaving stores vacant – a sort of 'hardship' benefit for dealing with the loss in rent revenue from a vacant store. In speaking to tax experts and reviewing the state tax code, we were not able to identify any such deduction, leading us to conclude this is likely pervasive misinformation." New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, "Bleaker A Snapshot of Greenwich on Bleecker HighVillage Rent and Blight in Chelsea," May 2017 — James on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

Does anyone know the time limit of declaring unrented commercial real estate could be deducted as a loss? It seems Stellar has been taking a “loss” for about four years. I see that the storefronts on the Duane Reade block have been cleaned up and painted and ready for leasing so maybe time is up and it does coincide with Best Market’s departure. — Think Blue on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

As there is already a TJ’s on Spring between Varick and Sixth Ave., I doubt they’ll open another one here. But I’d be happy with a D’Agostino or Key Food or Brooklyn Fare ... any place I can buy common household items and ready-to-go food. When I first moved here there was a pizza parlor, a deli, a dry cleaner, a sushi restaurant, a coffee & cake place .... now, there’s just an over-priced Duane Reade on the plaza. Not a single amenity. Nothing to make your life easier. No wonder there are so many IPN vacancies. — Meg on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

The Yearly Collister Halloween party and private street closure seems to get worse every year. Velvet Ropes, bouncers with clipboards at either end end of the street, booze flowing freely, yet somehow it continues to go on year after year. Those who live in the building are asked to identify themselves in order to even approach their own home, and everyone who walks by is left with a terrible taste in their mouths as to what Tribeca has sadly become. The event might be less vomit inducing if the aging attendees could show some level of class or grace instead of pretending they are somehow attractive in their "slutty witch, ghoul, policewoman, etc costumes." Good for a passerby laugh, but have a bit of self respect, if not for yourself, than maybe for your children. As it stands, and has for the past 3 or 4 years the event is an embarrassment to the attendees, the organizers and the neighborhood of Tribeca alike. — Claudine on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

This makes me so sad.. remember all of them and so many more... Plumeri (the best... chicken parmm yum!) Silver Lining, Flor de Sol, Roc, Capsouto Freres, El Teddy's, Chanterelle, Nobu, Nobu Next Door, Kitchenette, City Hall, Acapella, Bouley (on West Broadway!), The Harrison, Yaffa's, Il Mattone (the original), Ivy's, Fresh, Danube, Ceci Cela, Circle Rouge (when it first opened), Le Zinc, Layla (ok, I don't really miss this one..) Sosa Borella... too many more to list. 1. Duane Park (was the best!), 2. Josephine 3) Blaue Gans, 4) Cricketers Arms 5. Super Linda 6. Bar Cyrk, 7. Filli Ponte (my parents used to go there in the 70's), 8. American Flatbread (stopped in when I was in Burlington last weekend), 9. Aamanns, 10) Grazin — Jennifer on Quiz: Dead Restaurants

And like idiots IPN re-elects her every time. I advised her two months prior that this was going on and didn't even get the courtesy of confirmation or reply. — Marie Benedetti on Best Market Has Closed

But what about the disabled and seniors who can't get that far? — Marie Benedetti on Best Market Has Closed

Nothing like burning fossil fuels 10 hours a day for an advertising boat. Perhaps we should let the advertisers know our thoughts on their role in climate change? Anyone have a list, so we raise their consciousness on Twitter? — A. on In the News: The Compleat Sculptor Is Moving to Chelsea

You think that's bad, wait until there's a blackout and (1) your water goes off and use of the bathroom is out and (2) the hallways are completely black during an emergency - no safety lights. Despite many complaints the owners have successfully avoided having lighting in the halls during a blackout. Last one people were falling over each other going downstairs to get water than spilling the water and other people slipping and falling over the water! And finally last but not least: For 40 years we've been living with the possibility of a catastrophe with not having at least one elevator in each building having its own generator. When I asked why we couldn't have this management said "that was too expensive". Expensive? Even if that saves one life that would negate the expense. Yet we go on without this and police and fire cannot get to the upper floors in an emergency. Market tenants should get together and try to remedy this and many other things. You are paying exorbitant rents for "luxury" apartments - make sure you get what you pay for. — Marie Benedetti on Best Market Has Closed

The intrusive illuminated ads feel very Blade Runner-esque. Soon we will be required to keep windows unobstructed by curtains, shades, or blinds so that we must do our good consumer duty and experience advertising continuously. Just wait until we have the chips installed directly in our brains. — Marcus on In the News: The Compleat Sculptor Is Moving to Chelsea

this just makes me sad ;( — val on Quiz: Dead Restaurants

Employees received NO notice. As a matter of fact the ones that were scheduled to work that day showed up and then they were told! — Old Tribeca on Best Market Has Closed

I'm not sure what all the hate is for Whole Foods. Yea they don't have the staple boxed brands, or the pesticides but they do have plenty alternatives that may offer a better option for those of you crying over how expensive it is. There is a misconception of it's prices. It's super cheap in some areas, especially now that Amazon owns it. Whole Foods is the best deal going in the neighborhood. Their 365 brand is beyond reasonably priced (much less than what was offered at Best Market), and their staples (eggs milk dairy meat and deli etc) are far less than what Best Market ever priced them. And they are better quality. (Erik, you had done an analysis of prices a few years back that showed just this) People love to hate it because it stands maybe for a lifestyle they're not interested in. And of course there are specialty items there that are super pricey, but you don't have to buy them. And if you're an amazon prime member you can get an additional 10% off sale items. So complain all you want about Whole Foods and hating it etc, but you can't knock for it's prices. I'm sad that Best Market is going, it's not the market for me, but I recognized the need and liked the diversity it offered. This is a direct result of the real estate holders. So don't be so hating on the neighborhood options available. Put your anger and bashing efforts towards the politicians and real estate owners ...which is the real reason Best Market is closed. It's about Greed. — Val on Best Market Has Closed

Totally agree Native! Best Market was at a loss immediately when that scaffolding went up! A year and a half, it killed their business! Nobody is going to tell me that me that the landlord didn’t know that construction was going to be done on IPN! Best Market should have sued! — Old Tribeca on Best Market Has Closed

The only jewelery I’ve ever bought - an engagement ring and wedding bands - was this year from Kataoka. Kataoka is a true artist/artisan. They also have excellent customer service. Tribeca is very lucky to have Kataoka’s only shop outside of the one in Tokyo (which I’ve visited). It’s a perfect fit for the neighborhood. — CC on New Kid on the Block: Kataoka

The best "Mediteraneo " sandwich ever anywhere is there Grand Daisy. — diannetalan on In the News: CB1 Voted Against Honoring Cop Killed in Iraq

How uncaring to close with no notice at all, not giving us steady customers any chance to stock up on essentials. This makes me wonder whether Best Market’s employees got adequate notice before the store closed. Not to be forgotten as another stopgap until (optimistically) another grocery store moved into the space, is the Amish Market on W. Broadway at Murray Street. However with so many street level vacancies in the IPN complex maybe something else is being planned. — Laurie on Best Market Has Closed

The Collister Street private Halloween party is just gross, elitism at its worst. — Anon on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

While it may be true that the landlords are greedy, the main problem is that the store was not profitable as stated by co- owner of Best Market. It’s incredibly difficult for supermarkets to turn a profit today in expensive neighborhoods. Especially in the summer months when the neighborhood clears out for 3 months. All local businesses suffer in those months. There is no one shopping in supermarkets, or going to the local restaurants on the weekends. This has been a huge problem in the West Village which has seen almost all supermarkets (and delis) shut down because of slow to no business in the summer. As a neighborhood gets wealthier that is what seems to happen. Not only are residents away the summer months (or at least on weekends), but they also shop on line - there food delivery trucks in front of our building all day. Unfortunately this is the reality of living in a wealthy neighborhood. — Kate on Best Market Has Closed

Yaffas was the best and friendly place. Circle Rouge had great atmosphere — perryo on Quiz: Dead Restaurants

So no supermarket in TriBeCa - what the? — Grrgg on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

Trader Joe's would be WONDERFUL !! — S. Golden on Seen & Heard: Independence Plaza’s Statement About Best Market

To vote against putting up a sign to remember someone who not only served this city but this country is disgusting. If they wanted bike Lanes put in I'm sure it would have been approved. — Sara Ross on In the News: CB1 Voted Against Honoring Cop Killed in Iraq

Grandaisy - best cappuccino in the Tribeca! — Virginia Stewart on In the News: CB1 Voted Against Honoring Cop Killed in Iraq