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Residents of the city’s priciest street fought tooth and nail to halt Mayor de Blasio’s $60.8 million plan to open a 150-bed men’s shelter at the closed Park Savoy Hotel at 158 W. 58th St., arguing the location would be a dangerous “firetrap” and that crime would inevitably ensue on the ritzy block.
New Yorkers are on the side of the bar as the reopening progresses
For Peter Gonzalez, returning regulars to Johnny’s Bar this week, the hole in its owner’s Greenwich Village, was a hopeful milestone for the neighborhood council that has held on for the past 30 years – through gentrification, the Sept. 11 crisis, the fitness boom and more. However it was disorienting.
“It’s really uncomfortable for people to be sitting in the bar in front of you because we’re so used to being away,” González said.
Relieving restrictions in bars this week is another sign New York CityProper re-opening from the shade of Covid is perfect.