These days, the normally bustling Canal Street is deserted. After a recent police raid, unlicensed vendors and store owners have packed up their merchandise. But they haven’t gone too far. more>

Principal Joseph Cantara recently discovered that many of his students were cutting classes to hang out in nearby Internet cafes. He sent a letter to café owners asking them to control the situation, but received no response. Since then, Councilman John Liu drafted a bill which would require owners to pay fines if any students are caught in their establishments during school hours. more>

Mayor Michael Bloomberg will come to the Sweet & Turf Chinese restaurant in Chinatown to have lunch with leaders of the Chinese community, talk about SARS, dispel rumors, and show support for Chinatown. more>