Counterfeit goods street peddler detained Officers of the NYPD and DCWP (department of consumer and worker protection) have been engaged in a crack-down of Chinatown counterfeit goods and street hawkers this past week. The lucrative counterfeit goods and designer goods… Read More »Counterfeit Goods Crack Down
Congestion Toll Cameras on 60th St The Congestion pricing debate goes on. A week ago, Gov Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite suspension of the start of tolling for vehicles entering the Congestion pricing zone in Manhattan below 60th Street. Since… Read More »Congestion Pricing Debate Goes On
Sugar Box at 55A Bayard Street Chinatown is fast becoming a mecca for bubble tea. 2 new spots are staking their claims in the Chinatown market. Bubble teas which originated in Taiwan had enjoyed exponential growth since its introduction to… Read More »Keep Calm and Have a Bubble Tea
Conceptual design of Sara Roosevelt Park from grand St to Delancey St The New City Parks dept will return to CB3s (community board 3) Park’s committee with an updated conceptual design on redesign of Sara Roosevelt Park. The $36 million… Read More »Sara Roosevelt Park to Get Make-over **POSTPONED**
Wonton Noodles 59 Mott St Wonton Noodles Garden is coming back. The eatery is currently renovating its original location. Wonton Noodles Garden opened in 1978 and its sleek modern dining room reflects its past and looks to the future. They… Read More »Wonton Garden Redux
Malaysia Beef Jerky new digs at 59 Mott Street Malaysia Beef Jerky is moving to 59 Mott Street. The shop currently located at 95A Elizabeth Street since 1996 will move operations to the new location after renovations are complete. Their… Read More »Malaysia Beef Jerky Coming to Mott St
Brooklyn Fare on Cherry Street 1 Manhattan Sq Brooklyn Fare the Brooklyn based supermarket chain opened its doors on the LES location today. The expansive store located on Cherry Street within the Extel tower 1 Manhattan sq sports 40,000sq ft.… Read More »Brooklyn Fare Opens
NYPD officers ticketing a fake goods seller on Canal St Officers from the NYPD 5th Pct have begun a crackdown on fake Apple products dealers in Chinatown. Building owners and merchants complained after a NYPost article brought to attention what… Read More »Fake Apple Airpods Crackdown
Ten-ten Banh-mi at 119 Baxter Street Chinatown gets another Banh-Mi option. Ten-ten opened last week at 119 Baxter Street. The small space is perfect for a quick take-out Vietnamese sandwich on the go but also offers seating for about a… Read More »Ten-ten Banh-Mi
Workers planting cherry tree recently Residents of Confucious Plaza woke up Wed April 24 to a hole in the ground where a recently planted cherry tree was stolen during the night. Confucious Plaza is surrounded on the Bowery and Division… Read More »Who Stole My Cherry Tree