DR. NISAR QURAISHI DIES FROM THE CORONAVIRUS
The internist practiced in Tribeca starting in 1976 — first at Independence Plaza then at 303 Greenwich — and not only saw thousands of patients, but his patients’ children as well.

THE 7 O’CLOCK SESSIONS
Rudolph Vernaz-Colas has been serenading his neighbors with guitar renditions of songs that honor (Lean on Me) and celebrate (Empire State of Mind) our essential workers.

A NEIGHBORHOOD HUNT FOR PRIZED STREET ART
The street artist Dee Dee sent fans on a wild goose chase around the neighborhood for her version of an Easter Egg, ending with victory for one Tribecan in Soho.

BREWERIES ARE ESSENTIAL!
Get fresh brew delivered downtown from Torch & Crown. Plus take a mixology course from the head bartender at the Dead Rabbit; Leo’s is back in Fidi; whodunnits delivered from the Mysterious Bookshop.

LOCAL BUSINESS UPDATE: KINGS PHARMACY
The pharmacy — our go-to source for Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies and emergency oaktag for kids’ science projects — is running out of cash, with no loan program in sight.

A MASK FACTORY TO SERVE DELIVERY PEOPLE
Need masks? A food stylist and photographer dusted off her sewing machine and is taking orders from local restaurants who are still making deliveries.

SEEN & HEARD: SOME GOOD NEWS
Some local kids start their own “good news” broadcast on YouTube; plus fundraisers for Weather Up and 1803 staffs.

TASTE COMMUNITY FUND REACHES $60K
The original goal was $15k; now organizers have purchased and delivered 1800 meals, and hope to double that in the next two weeks.

BUY MEALS AT ZUCKER’S; FEED THE HUNGRY
Donate to Zucker’s and they will employ their staff to feed the homeless at the Bowery Mission and deliver to the covid units at city hospitals.