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It's been a really tough year for the South Street Seaport. Struggling storeowners are asking "to shut down several blocks to cars some Saturdays in September and October, in a bid to boost business to shops that have taken a big hit in the wake of the storm." Shops still closed on Front Street hope to be back up and running this September. [DNAinfo]