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COVID-19: The neighborhood as seen on two wheels
A high school junior takes to the empty streets on his bike in April, documenting a somber city and creating a video love note to the neighborhood. / 15 comments
In the News: Ode to the Brooklyn Bridge
Architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi give a virtual tour of the bridge; local principals chat about remote learning; a former Tribecan and her mark on the art world.
Local Business Update: Dance with Miss Rachel
The dance studio on Warren is trying to maintain the personal connections it had with its young dancers while planning for a future when we are all together again.
Local Business Update: Manhattan Youth and Downtown Community Center
The community center and its programs here and across the borough are in dire financial shape. If schools don't open in September, it will only get worse. / 6 comments
In the News: Observations on remote principal-ing
The principal of PS 234 on remote learning and teaching; suit filed by tenants at 50 Murray is struck down; which neighborhoods in the city are getting the most COVID testing.
Weekend distance activity: Make art with Manhattan Youth!
Manhattan Youth is setting local kids up with the supplies to make art for a neighborhood display in its storefront windows at the Downtown Community Center.
Still Working: KidLit TV
An online television channel that celebrates reading, writing and the art of children's books -- filmed out of a Franklin Street loft -- is expertly poised for this moment. / 1 comment
Local Business Update: Downtown Dance Factory
The dance studio has 85 classes running live on Zoom, with hundreds of dancers participating, but summer enrollment could determine its future in the neighborhood. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Art lessons for parents and teachers
Plus Duane Park joins in the 7p #clapbecausewecare effort; NYCxDesign will have some things online this spring; alternate side parking suspended till April 17.
Local Expert: Book Nook and its young readers
The literacy experts at Book Nook have some tips to make reading at home more fun for kids. NB: some of these might work for your own reading schedule as well.
Fashion Squad School owner sewing masks for hospitals
Working with a Brooklyn upholsterer called Stichroom, a local resident is fulfilling orders for masks that then are distributed to city hospitals.
Seen & Heard: What’s open in Chinatown
The Chinatown BID is keeping a couple of lists updated. Plus Zoom playwriting classes for kids; deliveries from Luv Michael granola; and some words for spring.
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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?