Good morning. Humpday’s come around fast. I hope you are having a good week.
W42ST has decided to show some love to the #StopAsianHate campaign. From today until the end of April we will be running free adverts alongside our stories at W42ST.nyc for local Asian-owned businesses.
We’ve compiled our list from Instagram. If we’ve missed any (which we are sure we have), please let us know. Simply following, liking, or commenting on posts will be a boost for these neighbors. Click away…
Afghan Kebab House, At Nine Restaurant, Badshah, Bird and Branch, Cha Pa’s Noodle and Grill, Chai Thai Kitchen, Danji, Der Krung Thai, Dim Sum Palace, Donburiya, E.A.K. Ramen, EAT Thai, Fine and Dandy, Hide-chan Ramen, Ikebana-Zen, Kochi, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns, Mee Noodles Shop, Nams Nail Spa, Noodies, November 19, Obao, Ollie’s Sichuan, Poke Bowl, Pure Thai Cookhouse, Red Poke, Soba Azuma, Sushi of Gari, Thai Select, Three Roosters, Tim Ho Wan, Toribro Ramen, Torishin, Totto Ramen, Tradisyon, UT47, VIV Thai, Vivi Bubble Tea, Yakitori Totto and Zoob Zib.
What would cause a person to leave a New York City shelter and try to find a place to sleep on the streets? It seems fear is the most common reason. Richard Moore has dug into a report on the city’s “unsheltered”. Read more…
What we’ve been reading
Looks like weed is not welcome in the park! (Patch)
Who are the six candidates running to replace Corey Johnson as our local council seat? (amNY)
Tavern on the Green in Central Park will reopen before month’s end. (NBC)
Sandy subway and rail repairs — still not much light at end of the tunnel. (The City)
A day out with Buddy the Rat. (NY1)
Freeze Frame
If you weren’t up early enough to catch the moonrise. This is how it looked pre-dawn down W42ST this morning. Thanks to Gary Hershorn for setting his alarm! More pics of the moonrise here…
Have a great Wednesday…