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As the coronavirus swept across New York, images of a deserted midtown Manhattan became emblematic of the pandemic’s devastating economic impact. Throughout the summer, journalists chronicled midtown’s uncertain future; even now, with vaccination efforts progressing, landlords of commercial offices and large retail spaces worry about midtown’s viability
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Welcome back to another iteration of Openings and Closings, or as it should be called this week, Openings. Take the week and support a new business— try an empanada with your coffee, a slice of Detroit, or watch a game in a heated cabana outside. As always, let us know
Announcements
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces the opening of the Open Culture Program to allow live performances on designated streets. Dock Street between Front Street and Water Street, Brooklyn. Monday, February 08, 2021. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the launch of Open Culture, a
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Food from Leland Eating and Drinking House, via Prospect Heights Neighbors Facebook Page.Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that indoor dining will reopen in the city at 25% capacity two days earlier than previously announced – on February 12, the Lunar New Year. For many of us, it’s been a
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We could all use a little more love in our life right now. Whether you’re alone or together, whether you have no money to spend or $15,000, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy a quiet meal at home, a “newlywed game” style trivia night, or a day of
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Get ready to welcome the Year of The Ox – the Lunar New Year – which falls on February 12. This year, several of our usual favorite celebrations – like the Sunset Park parade – are missing, and a lot has changed since last year’s Year of the Rat in the Brooklyn Chinatown.
Announcements
The winners of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership’s “Make It in Brooklyn” competition: Ilona Wilcox of UrbanEnergy, Tammy Kwan of Cognitive ToyBox, and David Helene of Edquity.Three Brooklyn startups focused on increasing access to green energy, remote education and student financial aid have “made it.” Or, at the very
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> [https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSESqeBGic/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSESqeBGic/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading] Worried about the survival of their local restaurants, the Prospect Heights & Brooklyn Neighbors Facebook Group decided to take matters into
Arts & Culture
One of Amy ‘Amz’ Collado’s favorite New York staples is a cup of coffee and butter roll from the bodega. When she was thinking of names for her new skate club, the classic food item moniker stuck. Amy Collado/Author photo“I love coffee. And for a dollar, you
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Food Ford Halal Food vendor located on Bedford Ave./ Anna Conkling BklynerThe City Council is voting tomorrow, January 28, on a street food vendor permit bill. The bill, which was first proposed in 2018, [https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3686667&GUID=A0683818-66E6-4651-8B31-3D65EE4D61B1&Options=&Search=
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How can New York City get our economy back on track as we all fight furiously to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s a question that everyone is desperate to answer, as New York City’s economy continues to take a beating from the COVID crisis. Between December 2019 and
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Save Our Storefronts members. Photo via Save Our Storefronts TwitterPARK SLOPE – A coalition of New Yorkers are coming together to demand rent relief for commercial tenants. Save Our Storefronts [https://saveourstorefronts.com], a group made up of small business owners, organizations, and voters, have since June been working together with