Opened in 2008 Shanghai Asian Cuisine at 14A Elizabeth Street is calling it quits to Chinatown after 15 years. Long a favorite among locals with moderately priced Shanghainese items featuring juicy soup and pan-fried dumplings they packing to new digs… Read More »Packed and ready to go
In case you were wondering. Pings restaurant at 22 Mott street is closed due to gas service being turned off on May 19. Gas leaks were detected within the kitchen area of Pings restaurant which resulted in an immediate shut… Read More »Pings Shuttered
Chinatown eateries run out of gas. Fan favorites Wah Fung No1 Fast Food located at 79 Chrystie street was eerily devoid of long lines these past two weeks and a sign posted on the closed gate stated “Closed for gas… Read More »Outta gas
The DDC ( Department of Design & Construction) hosted a community stakeholders meeting Tuesday May 16 to update the community on progress of the ongoing demolition of 125 White street. The current Manhattan Detention Center was slated to be demolished… Read More »Full Demo Ahead
The PBA (police benevolent association) which represents 1000’s of uniformed officers kicked off this year’s election cycle with a mobile billboard truck. The Billboard’s first stop was Chinatown and lower Manhattan represented by CM Christopher Marte. The truck’s scrolling messages… Read More »PBA Marte mobile
Soft Swerve is expanding its footprint into Chinatown with a new location at 85 Bayard Street. The offerings include Asian inspired flavors such as Ube (purple yam), Matcha and Black sesame which you can top with a variety of options… Read More »More Ice Cream Options for Chinatown
New York city and state officials are playing catch-up on the cannabis dispensary explosion and they are losing big time. With the legalization of recreational marijuana use came an explosion of shops selling weed and weed related products but police… Read More »Not for kids candy
Early Tuesday morning May 2 the sound of gunfire startled nearby passersby and business owners in the vicinity of Henry and Market streets. According to sources the gunplay was a result of an argument between 2 groups of people not… Read More »Broad Daylight Chinatown shooting
In the aftermath of the deadly parking garage collapse on Ann Street on April 18 New York city DOB Department of Buildings inspectors were dispatched to inspect the structural integrity of similar structures in the 5 boroughs and one in… Read More »Long time Chinatown parking garage closed
Demolition of the Manhattan Detention Center at 125 White street began early April shortly after the city received demolition permits as bulldozers and backhoes moved in to prepare the ground level spaces ahead of piecemeal demolition of the upper floors… Read More »Jail demolition begins