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Uplifting news came from Mayor DeBlasio this week as he announced "Phase 1" reopening for curbside and in-store retail pickup, and non-essential construction and manufacturing, can resume on June 8, 2020.

Memorial Day Weekend 2020 brings a new batch of local spots opening for takeout and delivery, with temporary hours and limited menus, as we continue to shelter at home (*sigh*). Here are some highlights we've added to our updated list - it's getting big!

More local spots re-opened this week, offering takeout and delivery, in new and creative ways. Many are making tentative plans as they look towards full reopening, with new guidelines and safety procedures in place, when DeBlasio and Cuomo give...

Here's an update on more local spots reopening this week. Many are finding creative ways to adapt, re-inventing themselves as grocers and offering take home meal kits and cocktails, prepped and ready to cook (or mix) yourself...

Here's our updated list of local spots offering pickup and delivery, plus some highlights featuring new openings, options and special events. First, some highlights: - Factory Tamal is back open for pickup and delivery at 34 Ludlow Street, 9am - 7:30pm: 917-691-5524 (their E. 4th location is...

It's been about a month since Gov. Andrew Cuomo shut down nonessential businesses, but then failed to include bike shops on the original list of essential workplaces that could stay open. Bike shops were soon added after an outcry from bicycle advocates. Since then, bike shops have been a crucial resource to the city's two-wheeled commuters, some who cycle to avoid riding subways.

Here's an update on local spots that are open for pick-up and delivery. We're also highlighting how some local shops, venues and organizations are staying creative, by adapting their offerings to suit our current "on-line-only" reality:

We all know our local restaurants are facing a desperate situation as shelter-in-place orders remain in effect. Many of our readers are continuing to support Lower East Side/Chinatown restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery. A lot of restaurants and...

New Yorkers looked for ways to make life more tolerable this week, amid continued cutbacks and closures during coronavirus lockdown.

Here's Part 2 of the Chinatown video series done in collaboration with Poster House and chef Grace Lee. This episode features Peter Lee, the owner of the beloved restaurant, Hop Kee. Grace Lee writes: On Sunday March 15, I went into Manhattan’s Chinatown to speak to the owners of mom-and-pop businesses and find out how they were dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.