*Everyday Chatter

Tourists officially to blame for turning Manhattan into a suburban shopping mall: "as the [WSJ] article reminds, the existence of shows like Law & Order, Gossip Girl, and Sex & The City means 'many tourists make pilgrimages to visit their favorite locations.'" [Racked]

Welcome to 1940s NYC--in a map! [Gothamist]

Sullivan Street Bakery opening soon in ousted Les Desirs spot--what about the singing ladies? [Eater]

Where is Zabar's? Don't ask your idiot phone. [NYT]

Go see My Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Film Fest. [BFF]

Reader Marcus lets us know that the NYC municipal parking garage at Essex and Delancey is booting the bicycles that park there. He cites the city law: "Garages or lots that accommodate 100 or more vehicles must provide bicycle parking at a rate of at least one space for every ten vehicle spaces":


Fight for your neighborhood library as the city cuts them off at the knees. [HNY]

Greenwich Village tourists attract a scourge of doo-wop singers--and the neighbors are angry. [NYM]

Hotel Toshi takes over at 9th and 1st. [EVG]

Looking at eagle-winged neon signs. [NYN]

Remembering Hav-A-Pizza. [LC]

What does Coney Island look like these days? You won't recognize it. [ATZ]

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