Two-Buck Chuck moves in to Union Square

There has been plenty of speculation and whispering, even grabbing sneak peaks of raw unfinished space on the empty storefront on East 14th street between Third and Fourth Avenue, but the Times finally confirmed on Wednesday that Trader Joe's will be opening its first Manhattan location in Union Square in 3 months time.



Get your granny carts ready for cases of cheap wine and affordable gourmet and organic food products. The doors should open by the time Spring rears its head.

The Strike is ON

If you live in New York, the only news you've probably been hearing about is the potential NYC Transit Strike in the city, effectively crippling all Subway and Public Bus transportation in all 5 boroughs. Last night, talks broke down and a strike was called at 3AM.



And all these people are walking across the Brooklyn Bridge this morning to get into Manahttan. Do you see the temperature? It's 22 degrees. It's COLD - probably even colder if you're on that bridge.



Happy travels for all of you caught in this mess!