PETER PANAYIOTOU, OWNER OF GEE WHIZ, DIES FROM THE CORONAVIRUS
With his partner Andy Koutsoudakis, he opened Gee Whiz more than 30 years ago. Now both men have died from the virus, as their families plan to carry on.
STILL WORKING: OX VERTE
There are a few local companies that have found ways to tweak their business models to suit the times. This edition: corporate caterer Ox Verte on Reade Street.
REFLECTING ON ANOTHER CRISIS FROM 19 YEARS AGO
Calling all comments: how does this crisis compare to the one the neighborhood endured 19 years ago?
HAPPY PESACH! JCP IS LIVE STREAMING
JCP has both daily events and holiday celebrations going on live across all the social media platforms.
HAPPY EASTER! LOCAL CHURCHES ARE ONLINE
Using Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, St. Peter’s, Trinity and Lower Manhattan Community Church are all offering services online.
SEEN & HEARD: LIGHTS OF HOPE
Downtown buildings lighting up for first responders; spring break at Brooklyn Robot Foundry; vandals at work; fundraiser for LES Enfants de Boheme in Two Bridges.
ALICIA KEYS FROM THE ROOFTOPS
Plus some local kids add to the Taste fundraising effort; art classes taught on Zoom by a local teacher; more noise from the rooftops.
WHERE IN TRIBECA?
Where is this missive to the neighborhood — a hand-painted love letter in a time of crisis.