–No surprises in New York’s down ballot races. Congresswomen Nydia Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney glided to victory. The same story for State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou. [NY County Politics]
–See New Yorkers celebrating the election outcome from one end of the city to the other. [Gothamist]
–A board member of Rhizome resigns over the new media art nonprofit’s affiliation with the New Museum. [Hyperallergic]
–Caracas Arepa Bar is closing its East Village location after 17 years. [EV Grieve]
–Two more Chinatown favorites, Lan Zhou and Hua Ji Pork Chop Fast Food, close their doors, pointing to a problem that preceded the pandemic: there’s an unrealistic expectation that Chinese restaurants keep their prices ridiculously low. [Grub Street]
–A profile of restauranteur Moonlynn Tsai and actress/podcast host Yin Chang, the team behind “Heart of Dinner,” which is feeding Chinatown seniors. [Food & Wine]