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Nosy Neighbor: Why Do Buses Have Backward Flags on the Windows?
It's an aeronautical tradition that appears to have originated in the U.S. military.
Nosy Neighbor: What Are Cars Doing on the Esplanade?
"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
Nosy Neighbor: How Do These Metal Braces Work?
"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
Nosy Neighbor: Is Franklin Place Really a Private Street?
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
Nosy Neighbor: Where Are the World Trade Center Soldiers Based?
"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
Nosy Neighbor: Why Is There Always Trash Outside the Post Office?
"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
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Butler?
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
Nosy Neighbor: What Are These New Blue Parking Signs?
"I just started seeing them all around the neighborhood. What are they for?" —M. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Thing Embedded in the Sidewalk?
"I hope it's new or else I really need to work on my powers of observation." —D.
Nosy Neighbor: Where Can I Buy Photos of Old Tribeca?
"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.
Nosy Neighbor: Why Did Whole Foods Get Rid of Its Small Shopping Carts?
"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
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Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?