Hope this works out. The city's economy needs to rebound. We're all going to be in a world of hurt if it doesn't.
https://www.amny.com/news/big-apple-...-to-chinatown/
Volunteers signed up to help bring back tourism to Chinatown.
It has been no secret that Chinatown and Little Italy businesses have been suffering from the lack of tourism and all-around foot traffic in the area. With no out-of-town visitors, storefronts have been left abandoned and obscured by graffiti smeared shutters. Although the vaccine is reaching more arms than ever and the city’s reopening is imminent, life in the Lower Manhattan community remains far from 2019 levels of pedestrian movement.
In addition to the nearly endless choice of eateries from which to dine, Chinatown is also home to an amass of history. From notorious tales of the 19th century neighborhood labeled Five Points to becoming a bustling site for cultural entertainment, a group of volunteers are hoping to use this history to entice people back to the community, and, in turn, the vast array of struggling shops by offering guided tours.
The men and women from Big Apple Greeter who will be hosting outings are not alike, in fact many do not hail from Chinatown, however, they all share one very important aspect: a passion for the area’s historical importance. The Big Apple Greeter group has been in operation for almost three decades, and in that time has built up a strong relationship with residents over the city. In an effort to simulate the once-bustling district, the group is now offering tours free of charge.