••• From Manhattan Youth: “Our staff has been working tirelessly since the day after Hurricane Sandy dumped 20 feet of water into our beloved Community Center, and in just seven weeks, they have accomplished what might have taken seven months. Because of their efforts, it is our great pleasure to announce that our swimming pool, dance studio and Great Hall will reopen on January 2! There is still a LOT of work to do to rebuild the entire lower level of the community center, which was completely submerged in water, and we will be reaching out to our community for help in the days to come.” The photo was taken today.

••• Damaged by Sandy, Chander Auto Repair, “located at 266 West Street, between Vestry and Desbrosses Streets […] will be moving around the corner and across the street to 435 Washington Street.” Its insurance company has not been helpful. —Broadsheet

••• Jay V. del Rosario of 2(X)IST gives Steven Amedee Fine Custom Framing a shout-out on Racked.

••• MoMA is selling posters ($20) of the terrific New York magazine photo of the Lower Manhattan blackout. Proceeds go to charity.

••• “Lower Manhattan Residents Say Con Ed Billed Them For Periods Without Power.” —NY1 (via Curbed)

••• Japanese fast-food chainlet Go Go Curry will open at 12 John. —Downtown Lunch