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Shake Shack Finally Opens on Norfolk Street

When Bill “William” Gottlieb bought the building at the corner of Norfolk and Rivington Streets decades ago, little did he know he’d (his nephew Neil Bender would) become landlord to

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Suffolk Street Gets a New Sidewalk

It’s taken years but finally that decrepit block, from Grand to Broome Streets, on the east side of the street, has some new cement. Would have been nice if they

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Wah Fung No.1 Still Closed With Gas Problems

Wah Fung No.1. You know them. You miss them. This is the kind of fast food you love, and at a great low price. This is one of those places

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“Carshare Parking Only” Parking Spots Appear on the Lower East Side

In what appears to be some type of partnership with the city, carshare company Getaround has secured numerous street parking spots dedicated to parking cars used for their service. “Instantly rent

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Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse is Making a Comeback

Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse received approval from Community Board 3 recently and is ready to make it’s comeback soon. Sammy’s has been looking to open at 191 Orchard Street which is not

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Chinato Reveals its Signage

It’s been a while but out of the ashes rise new businesses and this one is a Phoenix in the making. Hell Square is getting a new eatery and will

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As the Shoplifting at Target Continues so do the Busts

Shoplifting has always been one of the toughest parts of the retail business to deal with. And the Lower East Side retailers are feeling the brunt of it lately. It

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Sidewalk Shed Removed and New Cement Getting Ready at Long-Stalled New Construction on the Corner of Grand and Essex Streets

It’s been years in the making but finally the end is near. The stalled construction project looks ready for completion. This past week workers removed the main shed surrounding the

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Smashed Posts Signage Announcing It’s Move to the Old Mother Duck Space

Smashed is still open for service at it’s 177 Orchard Street space but has upped the ante in the Burger Wars of the Lower East Side. They will now occupy

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Scotch & Soda Calls it Quits

“This Location Is Closed” reads the sign on the door. They had a good run at the corner of Broome and Orchard but the time had come to move on.

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