Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update June 2: Things continue to change rapidly in New York City and surrounding Tri-State area.NYC is now under curfew rules, 8pm to 5am until further notice, except for those going to or from work.Vehicle traffic in Manhattan is banned below 96th Street as part of the city’s curfew, with exemptions for local residents, essential … [Read more...] about NYC Update: 8pm to 5am Curfew, Vehicles Banned Below 96th St., What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
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ICYMI: News You Missed in May
ICYMI – Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is is a mix of good news and bad, with a combination of real estate, transportation, entertainment and shopping news.We always identify our sources, too.No fake news, sarcasm, leaks, collusion, quid pro quo, temper tantrums or witch hunts on … [Read more...] about ICYMI: News You Missed in May
ICYMI: News You Missed in April
ICYMI – Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. In these strange and stressful days, let's focus on the good news, including about the inventive NYC tech corridor helping to save lives.As usual, our list is heavy on real estate and gentrification, entertainment news, restaurant and shopping news, and other … [Read more...] about ICYMI: News You Missed in April
NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
NYC has a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline for up to date information. Call (888) 364-3065.If you are part of an at-risk population such as a senior or immuno-compromised and want testing, call (844) NYC-4NYC, or call 311 (save 911 for urgent emergencies).New diagnostic testing sites open on Monday, April 20 in some of the hardest-hit areas in NYC including:Harlem - … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
Special Shopping Hours for Seniors & Vulnerable
Supermarkets and others selling food, health and cleaning productsare offering special shopping hours for seniors and others who are most vulnerable to Coronavirus.In NYC that includes Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Key Food, Fairway, Stop & Shop, Duane Reade/Walgreens.The special hours are before the stores open to the general public, with shelves which have been … [Read more...] about Special Shopping Hours for Seniors & Vulnerable
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in February
ICYMI - Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate and gentrification, including businesses going out of business because of it, restaurant and shopping news, the growing tech corridors in New York City, and other tidbits,We identify our sources, too.No fake news, leaks, … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in February
34th St. News: K-Mart, The Pennsy are Closing
Attention K-Mart shoppers!34th St. is about to undergo some massive changes, with the closing of K-Mart and The Pennsy food hall, both adjacent to Penn Station.The Pennsy will close first - on March 31, 2020K-Mart, which has been open for 20 years, will close on May 4, 2020, putting more than 150 employees out of work.Closing The Pennsy puts dozens of food … [Read more...] about 34th St. News: K-Mart, The Pennsy are Closing
Best NYC Candy Stores
Valentine's Day or any time, including for the weddings, anniversaries and baby showers that follow, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices. That includes such vintage favs as Cracker Jacks, Mallo Cups and Chuckles.Even better, the selection is far more interesting and less expensive than those pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags.Here … [Read more...] about Best NYC Candy Stores
Chain Stores Closed in 2019 in New York City
If you think there are fewer national chain stores in New York City than there used to be, you are correct.And if you think many of those empty storefronts were replaced by mobile phone stores, you are also correct.2019 saw the largest number of closings of shoe and clothing chains, coffee shop and ice cream chains, fast food and fast casual dining chains, and health … [Read more...] about Chain Stores Closed in 2019 in New York City
RIP to These NYC Businesses We Lost in 2019
New York City changes constantly. Unfortunately, some of those changes are the loss of iconic and favorite places to shop or eat. Here is a partial and sad list of businesses gone, but not forgotten in 2019. Some were lost because of greedy landlords and gentrifying neighborhoods, some because of mismanagement or taking on too much debt, and some … [Read more...] about RIP to These NYC Businesses We Lost in 2019
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