Monday, June 8, was one of the busiest days of The Mysterious Bookshop’s history. Ironically, though, the 3,000-square-foot room, with its high shelves holding the…
A Push to Make Chinatown’s Shopkeepers Say ‘Black Lives Matter’
On Sunday, 17 young Chinese people divided into eight teams and walked through the Chinatowns of Manhattan and Flushing, Queens. They visited Chinese vendors, inquired…
Doulas Take Deep Breaths Before Heading Back into Hospitals
Three weeks ago, Anna Dejesus’ water started leaking. It was two months before her due date, so she was rushed to the nearest hospital. Her…
Village Shopkeepers Slowly Reopen, Brace For a ‘Rough Summer’
Greenwich Village, which is usually bustling with people in every corner, has been much quieter since New York City went on pause in late March…
As Retail Reopens, Some Thrift Shops Hang On While Others Hang It Up
“You’ll think everything is going to be great one day and then two days later you’re writing an Instagram post saying you’re closing down,” says…
Is It Really a Rare Book Fair Without the Smell of Old Books?
March 7 was the last time Will Baker went out to dinner. It was the weekend of the International Antiquarian Book Fair, which went off…
Sex Workers Tip-Toe Back to Business, With Renewed Focus On Fighting Oppression
As thousands protest in the streets against the police killing of George Floyd, sex workers in New York rose in solidarity during a livestream to…
Over 50 Storefronts Smashed During Night of Mayhem in Soho
Soho was a veritable Santa’s Workshop this morning, as dozens of crews hammered away at wooden boards in a neighborhood-wide effort to cover up windows…
NYC Might Expand Outdoor Dining, But What Would That Look Like?
With the weather warming and restaurant owners becoming increasingly desperate for guidance on reopening, the City Council introduced new legislation Thursday requiring the Department of…
Bars Are Now Selling NYC’s Favorite Illicit Street Drink, Nutcracker
After a high-profile crackdown last summer, nutcracker has made a return. But not necessarily on city beaches, where crowds have been sparse due to poor…