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.
Seen & Heard: The latest fundraisers for local businesses
Walker's, Seamore's, Tiny's and its sisters and brothers, and the Live Well Company have set up GoFundMe pages. And Bubby's has stopped deliveries.
Guidance for small business owners, updates from city and more
Our local small businesses will have to navigate a thicket of bureaucracy to get to some of this aid, but let's hope it can serve them. Also, updates on city agency hours.
What is going on at the 1st Precinct?
The NYPD has 15 percent of its officers out sick and 1400 who have tested positive for the coronavirus. / 6 comments
Newsletter: April 2
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The city releases positive COVID-19 cases by zip code
The neighborhood's numbers are among the lowest in the city, reflecting both its low density and, experts say, its wealth. / 31 comments
Seen & Heard: Retail ideas if you are working from home
Still going: Joseph Carini's spring sale; the Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield; R&Co's masterwork desk collection; David Weeks quick shop service; Real Pilates online and at home.
In the News: Architect and critic Michael Sorkin dies at 71
The architecture world is mourning the loss of one of its most prolific critics and original minds -- a man who saw endless potential for urban living.
Local Business Update: Da Claudio
In the past weeks, Linda and Claudio Marini have tried to get creative, and with that they are keeping some income flowing. But for how long? / 7 comments
Taste of Tribeca is now serving local restaurants — and local medical teams
Turning the tables, Taste is raising funds to buy meals from local restaurants, who in their turn are feeding local health care workers. It's a win-win out of a terrible loss. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: The BIDs maintain lists of open retailers
Plus Gran Morsi sets up fund for employees; greetings from a Chambers Street regular; for your evening stroll: lights at the Seaport. / 4 comments
In the News: Riding “Charging Bull” — naked
Plus the Shinola building sells despite the virus; the staff at the assisted living facility in BPC entertains residents; Soho luxury retailers board up stores. / 1 comment
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