At Houses Of Worship, Women Serve Food For A Higher Purpose

Behind the scenes of the feasts and meals at houses of worship, there's almost always an army of women who peel potatoes, stir stews, mash chickpeas, slice onions and make by hand the various breads essential to the central meal.

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On the Market: Some Thoughts About Mortgages; Negronis at the EDC; Future Luxuries

... On his blog today is a hymn to Forlini's , an old-school red sauce joint "tucked away on Baxter, surrounded by Chinatown and unspoiled by tourists." Since 1943, Forlini's has been "pure and authentic," Mr. Moss writes, unseduced by trending ...

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A Night at Forlini's

... of a hidden treasure. Cut off from Little Italy by Canal Street, it's tucked away on Baxter, surrounded by Chinatown and unspoiled by tourists. The out-of-towners don't seem to know the place exists. Established in 1943, Forlini's is pure and ...

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A Day in New York for under $25

... one steamed pumpkin bun. Find a nearby street bench or stoop to sit on while you eat. Cost: $1.40 Walk west from Chinatown until you reach the Hudson River Park. Once you reach 14th Street, veer into the city and walk to the High Line. Walk up the ...

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Genesis of a New York Chinatown

Chinese are increasingly moving to New York's idyllic Long Island - but will they get, or even need, a societal hub, asks Rong Xiaoqing.

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The Airing of Grievances: Grievances: Noise, Major Food, Liebrandt, and More

As a Shitshow Week special, Eater asked some of New York's best food writers to anonymously share their gripes and frustrations about the restaurant world.

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Friday night Reggae party at the Playland Motel is free and fun

... on 14 Orchard Street near Canal St and ask for the Osaka 79. Leadbelly is a nice little bar lounge on that LES/Chinatown mix with a DJ at nights and refreshingly hip but chill spot. This drink will wisk you away to where you want to be because let ...

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

Today, the New York State Tenant Protection Unit served a subpoena on Marolda Properties, investigating allegations that the landlord had harassed tenants in an attempt to make them leave their rent-regulated Chinatown apartments.

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The state Division of Housing and Community Renewal is investigating Chinatown landlord Marolda Properties for allegedly forcing tenants out of rent-controlled apartments.

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Chinatown landlord under investigation over complaints of forcing tenants out of apartments

... leases as required by law and starting baseless eviction proceedings. ALBANY - The state is investigating a major Chinatown landlord over complaints the firm used "abusive behavior" to force Asian-American tenants out of their rent-regulated ...

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Cooking with Chef Jim Copening: An ethnic food adventure in Bradenton

... nuts, grains, and condiments from all around the globe at kalustyans.com. And, of course, there's New York's Chinatown where you point to an unknown produce item, ask the shopkeeper, "What is this?" and he or she replies "$2." So, you bring the food ...

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The Outlaw Instagrammers of New York CityScaling skyscrapers for the perfect shot.Adrien Chen

... the Manhattan Bridge, snapping long exposures of FDR Drive from the pedestrian walkway. He was descending into Chinatown when, about 50 feet over Henry Street, his name wafted out. Two backpack-laden figures ran laughing over the rooftop of a ...

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What is on TV tonight? The Great War, Dragon's Den and Made In Chelsea: NYC

... at Williams as a serious actor. Russian thugs put the stink eye on cranky cage fighter Jason Statham (pictured). Chinatown triads use little Catherine Chan to cook their books. In between are the Big Apple cops, rotten to the core. But Miss Chan is ...

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Martin Scorsee-produced Revenge of the Green Dragons Trailer Starring Harry Shum Jr, Ray Liotta

... (Justin Chon) and Steven (Kevin Wu) who survive the impoverished despair of New York in the 1980s by joining Chinatown gang "The Green Dragons." The brothers quickly rise up the ranks, drawing the unwanted attention of hard-boiled city cops. After ...

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'Revenge of the Green Dragons' Trailer: A New Gang Rules Chinatown

... (Justin Chon) and Steven (Kevin Wu) who survive the impoverished despair of New York in the 1980s by joining Chinatown gang "The Green Dragons". The brothers quickly rise up the ranks, drawing the unwanted attention of hard-boiled city cops. After ...

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Revenge of the Green Dragons Debuts a Trailer and Poster

... (Justin Chon) and Steven (Kevin Wu) who survive the impoverished despair of New York in the 1980s by joining Chinatown gang "The Green Dragons." The brothers quickly rise up the ranks, drawing the unwanted attention of hard-boiled city cops. After ...

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Hot TIFF Trailer: 'Revenge of the Green Dragons'

Ray Liotta , Justin Chon , and Harry Shum, Jr. star in the 1990s NYC-set action crime drama that's executive produced by Martin Scorsese and set to debut next month at the Toronto Film Festival.

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The New Wave of Light, Beachy New York City Cafes

... spots, straight ahead. Dimes 143 Division St., nr. Ludlow St., 212-240-9410 This tiny nook of a restaurant in Chinatown has become the go-to place for fashion-industry folks, in part because of its bright, chic design. Dimes feels like a Pinterest ...

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Malaysian Community "Feverishly Excited" Over Merdeka Soccer Tournament In New York

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Aug 12 -- The Malaysian community on the United States east coast was "feverishly excited" in the run-up to the much-anticipated Merdeka Soccer Tournament which was played out for two days on Saturday and Sunday in New York.

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The Ten Least Sexy Subway Stops in New York City

... there was an escalator is enough proof that the MTA is a product of Sartre's mind. If you ever rode the dollar Chinatown bus to anywhere outside of New York, and had the lucky chance of carrying luggage up the four flights of stairs to then get on a ...

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6 Funny Movies to Watch This Weekend

"This 1928 movie may have more laughs per second than any movie ever made, and it's silent! The humor is in Buster Keaton's insistence on focusing totally on the task at hand.

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OPINION: Sketchy Neighborhood App Encourages Fear And Discrimination

... York's Upper West Side, and you should be absolutely terrified. There's also a piece of dog poop on the floor in Chinatown that should have you heading for the hills, just as quickly as a man following a woman home should strike fear in your heart. ...

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A look into Downtown Los Angelesa art boom

Matt Gleason, owner of Coagula Curatorial Art Gallery in Chinatown Arts District in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

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A look into Downtown Los Angelesa art boom

Matt Gleason, owner of Coagula Curatorial Art Gallery in Chinatown Arts District in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

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Good Doctor, Bad Habit

White-booted, bowler-hatted debauchee John Thackery stumbles out of a Chinatown opium den at the beginning of the last century, orders a horse-drawn cab to take him the long way to work, and somewhere between Mott and 11th streets injects a restorative solution of cocaine between his toes.

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PICKS: "Pleh"

... Yorkers resigned to spend long summer weeks in the city. Curator Alexander Shulan, who directs STL - the austere Chinatown satellite of Chelsea's Martos Gallery - presents a witty salon-style hanging of industrious and psychedelic comic-book ...

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