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SoHo

May 15, 2013

SoHo Bike Share Dock Needs to Move 'Immediately,' Pols Say

Citi Bike shouldn't steal open space from park-starved SoHo, officials said in a letter released Tuesday.

SoHo

May 09, 2013

SoHo Bike Dock to Remain in Former Art Spot Despite Outcry

Some locals say the DOT robbed the neighborhood of parkspace designated for public art.

Lower East Side

April 24, 2013

Alfred E. Smith Houses Complete CCTV System After Delays

Alfred E. Smith Houses on the Lower East Side now has cameras on and inside each of its 12 buildings.

SoHo

April 05, 2013

Nolita Playground Could Get $1.9M Makeover

Supporters have already secured $1.3 million for the renovation of DeSalvio Playground.

Lower East Side

April 03, 2013

Young City Council Contender Set to Announce Bid for Downtown Seat

Jenifer Rajkumar is pitting herself against incumbent City Councilwoman Margaret Chin.

Civic Center

March 20, 2013

Local Food Market Coming to Historic Fulton Fish Warehouse

The City Council approved the Pier 17 revedelopment plan, including new food markets.

SoHo

March 20, 2013

Food Truck Parking Would be Limited Under Proposed Vending Legislation

Councilwoman Margaret Chin's bill calls for new fines for vendors who park too close to fire hydrants.

Chinatown

March 18, 2013

Fung Wah Bus Employees Gave $1,670 to Margaret Chin's Reelection

Margaret Chin got $1,670 from employees from the Fung Wah bus company, according to records.

TriBeCa

March 15, 2013

Councilwoman Chin Makes Another Push to Target Knock-Off Bag Customers

Margaret Chin sponsored a bill two years ago criminalizing the purchase of designer knockoffs.

Civic Center

March 14, 2013

South Street Seaport Redevelopment Hearing Packed Like Sardines

Hundreds packed City Hall for a chance to weigh in on the proposal for redeveloping Pier 17.

SoHo

March 14, 2013

SoHo BID Battle Rages On at City Council Hearing

A vote on the BID could come as soon as next month but residents and businesses are still sparring.

Chinatown

March 11, 2013

City Council Calls for Stricter Regulations on Intercity Buses

The call comes after Fung Wah Bus was shut down by federal regulators.

SoHo

February 25, 2013

20 SoHo Food Carts Closed by Health Department

Vendors lost their permits for illegally operating 24 hours a day, according to the Health Department.

Lower East Side

February 12, 2013

Owners of Historic LES Building Drop Opposition to Landmarking

The Art Deco Bialystoker home on East Broadway is up for landmark status after closing in 2011.

Chinatown

December 21, 2012

Cash Coming to Sandy-Stricken Businesses Below Canal Street

About $200,000 in funds will help small businesses south of Canal Street following the storm.