The Odd History And Uncertain Future Of Chinatown Fair, NYC's Last Great Arcade | Motherboard - http://motherboard.tv/2011...
"At around nearly the same time every year, rumors start to crop up that Chinatown Fair, the last beloved vestige of New York City’s video arcade golden age, will soon be facing its final days. ... As expected, the mood was heavy when we payed a visit to the legendary spot over the holiday weekend. ... But the Fair, which has stood in one form or another on Mott Street just off Canal since the 1950’s, isn’t going down without a fight. ... “Wednesday is the last day” one regular said solemnly while observing a round of Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. He was convinced it’d be one of the last matchups he’d witness at the historic arcade, whose enigmatic owner routinely clashes with the building’s landlord to keep the business alive. “We’re just trying to enjoy it while it’s still here.”" - Christopher Chung