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‘I Wanted to Get Some Business, and Get My People Working’: Carlos Correa on Reopening El Toro
When the pandemic hit New York in March, Carlos Correa shut down El Toro Mexican Grill, his popular restaurant at 69 New Street. Eventually, he...
Dog Runs And Recreational Areas Are Open. Here’s What You Need To Know.
With the city beyond its Phase 3 reopening, New Yorkers can access dog runs and recreational areas. In Lower Manhattan, that means your furry family...
‘Everyone’s a Little More Patient With Each Other,’ Says PATH Train Engineer
Elena Clarke’s job is to make sure people get where they need to go. She’s a PATH engineer, and she’s been working all through the...
PPE Vending Machines Are Coming To Subway Stations
For those traveling to and from Lower Manhattan, the MTA announced a pilot program for PPE vending machines — stocked with reusable face masks,...
‘Our Store Has Become More Than a Deli’: Inside the 24-Hour Cafe De Novo
In pre-COVID times each transaction at Cafe de Novo (94½ Greenwich St) took about 10 seconds. “We really had a ‘New York minute’ mentality,”...
Want to Help Your Community From Home? Phone-Bank For The 2020 Census.
If you’re looking for a way to do good and make a difference in your community but don’t feel comfortable interacting outside your home, consider...
You Can Still Order Cocktails To Go From Your Favorite Lower Manhattan Restaurants
This week New York State put the word out that your favorite watering holes can still serve to-go alcoholic beverages through July 25. “We...
Zoom In To Learn How To Make A Refreshing Eggplant Sabich Salad
The Downtown Alliance is highlighting some of our favorite local spots in the web series, "Dine Around Downtown: Cooking At Home Edition.”Hosted by...
‘Die-Hard Customers Look in Their Closets For Stuff to Fix’: Minas Shoe Repair During COVID
Minas Shoe Repair (63 Wall Street) closed three months ago in response to the pandemic, and customers have since seemed to miss cobbler Asimenia...
New York City Beaches Have Reopened. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Eight public beaches have reopened in the city, according to the mayor's office, which means New Yorkers have the opportunity to go for a swim and...
