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CHINATOWN

Jan 10

The Founders of Chinatown’s Public Swim Gallery Want to Make Art Accessible Again

Madeleine Mermall and Catherine Fenton Bernath are aware that high prices can make buying art seem impossible. Their space will dissuade people of the notion they can't be collectors.
By Helen Holmes
Laura Hunt's From a Photo While Painting installed on Robert Blumenthal's billboard space.
Feb 6

Dealer Robert Blumenthal on Why He’s Ditching the Upper East Side

'I didn’t feel confident enough to be downtown with other, younger art dealers,' Blumenthal said of opening his gallery in 2013. He's now ready to join the experimental downtown crowd.
By Margaret Carrigan
Is Rihanna going to stay in the Lafayette Street duplex?
Oct 27

Now You Can Buy Rihanna’s Chinatown Penthouse

She's been renting the lavish duplex for four years
By Morgan Halberg
Low family portrait, ca. 1961. Courtesy of Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) Collection.
Feb 19

A Pair of NYC Exhibitions Examine Chinese American History, Past and Present

By Alanna Martinez
The map function of the See Saw app. (Screen shot by Nate Freeman)
Jan 20

How a Hit Map App Started as a Hobby Got Loaded to the Art World’s iPhone

By Nate Freeman
Chinatown. (Troy Young/flickr)
Aug 20

It’s Chinatown: Neighborhood Sees Yet Another Harbinger of Gentrification

By Kim Velsey
(Photo by Issy Thompson)
Jul 15

Further Crackdown on Curb Buses Announced

By Issy Thompson
223-225 Bowery will soon be home to luxury condos and the Ace Hotel (Google Maps).
May 12

Ace in the Hole: Bowery Salvation Army Shutters Doors

By Sage Lazzaro
Rob Astorino (left) at the Ling Sing Association with Eddie Chiu (center).
Apr 29

Chinatown Civic Leader Says Cuomo Administration Grilled Him Before Astorino Visit

By Ross Barkan
This man knows how to sell perfume.
Apr 2

Eau de Eh? Smell Like Hudson Yards for 200 Bucks

By Vinnie Mancuso
Joe Lhota visiting a Chinatown small business.
Oct 8

Joe Lhota Makes His Mayoral Pitch to the Asian Community

By Ross Barkan
Comptroller John Liu and Councilwoman Tish James today.
Sep 26

Public Advocate Candidates Clash on Asian Endorsements

By Ross Barkan
John Liu yesterday with his top consultant at his right, Chung Seto.
Sep 17

John Liu Looks Forward to Life After Elected Office

By Ross Barkan
Does not make for a suitable home.
Aug 6

Living In a Chickenwire Cage: Exposés on Makeshift Dwellings Miss the Point

By Kim Velsey
Eliot Spitzer in Chinatown today.
Jul 30

Eliot Spitzer Brushes Off New Ad Campaign Against Him

By Ross Barkan
11 East Broadway: One of the two buildings that Lin scammed money out of.
Jul 19

Property Manager Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.5 M. from Two Chinatown Buildings

By Kim Velsey
Jul 5

John Liu’s Relentless Campaign Continues Despite Holiday

By Ross Barkan
John Liu addresses the crowd.
Jan 8

John Liu's Supporters Wish Him 'Happy Birthday, Mr. Mayor'

By Colin Campbell
If you build it... actually, please don't. (wongbooks.com)
Sep 17

Just What Chinatown Needs, a 2,173-Foot Tower of Insanity Created by Some Retired Local

By Matt Chaban
Moving on. Always moving on.
Aug 29

Forget It, Judith Regan—It’s Chinatown: Editor Walks Away From Downtown Loft

By Kim Velsey
May 8

Does Diplomatic Immunity Cover Blocking Bike Lanes?

By Matt Chaban
Andre.
Jan 11

Le Baron, New York City’s Most Anticipated Nightclub Basically Ever, is En Route

By Foster Kamer
Sep 20

Chinatown Outlets Busted for Selling Rat Poison That Looks, Smells Like Cookies

By Drew Grant
Aug 19

Apple’s Really Not Into the Idea of You Buying Fake iPads in Flushing

By Nitasha Tiku
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