NEW KID IN CHINATOWN: LEI NYC
For a special treat, stroll on over to the latest from hotspot generator Annie Shi. It’s the best of old and new Chinatown — and on the historic Doyers Street.

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TCQ&A: RACHEL CANTOR & RYAN SWEARINGEN
The couple behind Dance With Miss Rachel started their business here 15 years ago. They reflect on their meet cute, their years in the neighborhood and their favorite things.

PLAYTO DAYCARE WILL CLOSE THIS MONTH
The daycare opened in the former Portfolio School space on Hudson in late 2024. They have a location in Battery Park City, among others.

THE FUNDRAISING POWER OF LOCAL PTAS
Revenue generated by local parent teacher associations tops the rest of the city by a long shot.

STRONG PILATES COMING TO BROADWAY IN OCTOBER
The Australian fitness chain has taken the former Prime Essentials space on Broadway and Leonard and will open in October.

SEEN & HEARD
Fundraiser for senior dogs. Plus Tunnel to Towers race is September 27; new board members for CB1; happy birthday to the Greenmarket.

312-322 CANAL WILL BE REDEVELOPED AS RESIDENTIAL
A plan for a seven-story residential building first pitched in 2011 then approved by Landmarks in 2018 has been resurrected.

FRIEDMANS AND SURAM WILL OPEN SOON ON GREENWICH
The local chain will open its fourth location of a Japanese concept next week, and its original concept at the end of the month.