It's an aeronautical tradition that appears to have originated in the U.S. military.
"I found these cars parked behind Stuyvesant High School last Thursday. This area used to be a car-free haven. I find it dismaying that there are cars there, particularly by the water." —H. / 9 comments
"I know that the metal braces on the building next to 108 Chambers aren't art—despite being reminiscent of 'The Wall' by Forrest Myers in Soho—but the pattern is mesmerizing. How do they work?" —T. / 2 comments
When I posted that a property owner on Franklin Place had told me the street is privately owned, there was some question as to whether that was the case, along with a suggestion that I look into it. / 4 comments
"The military guys who patrol Brookfield, the Oculus, and so on: Where do they all live? The new Four Seasons? Is there a hidden base somewhere in Tribeca?" —M. / 3 comments
"Do you know why there is frequently trash in front of the post office on Church Street? I walk past there most mornings and it's regularly littered in debris and papers." —J. / 6 comments
There's a sign saying "Butler" at 13 Lispenard. Is the Sheraton Tribeca renting out the space to a company? I couldn't find anything online. —V. / 2 comments
"I just started seeing them all around the neighborhood. What are they for?" —M. / 1 comment
"I hope it's new or else I really need to work on my powers of observation." —D.
"My husband loves historic Tribeca photography, and I'd love to give him an old photo of our building as a gift. Do you have any leads or resources I could use in my search?" —A.
"I was told it's so customers spend more money; they told my friend it's because people were stealing the carts (that's insulting, as well as unlikely). Either way, it's all the talk in produce." —P. / 18 comments
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?