March 8 7 PM New York Stories: Sonia Sotomayor 911 Museum and Memorial U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will reflect on the impact of the 9/11 attacks on American society from her unique vantagepoint as a native New Yorker who watched as her city and neighborhood were devastated, and then witnessed the city rebuild. FREE…
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Concourse Considerations
At the January 29 meeting of the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) board, the public comment session elicited some news about pending plans to reconfigure the streetscapes on South End Avenue and West Thames Street to enhance pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and aesthetic appeal. Resident Ann Schwalbenberg asked, “when are you going to start doing…
Eventful Evening for Church Street School for Music & Art
Attorney Daryl Kleiman stepped up to the microphone at The Event, the annual fundraiser gala for the Church Street School for Music & Art, and reminded the glitterati that they might have seen her not so long ago answering the school’s phone as the receptionist. Growing up in Battery Park City, Ms. Kleiman attended the…
TODAY’S CALENDAR MARCH 7
1PM “Time’s Arrow – Susanna, Part the Second” St. Paul’s Chapel Continuing our commitment to amplifying the voices of female artists across multiple mediums, this year’s Time’s Arrow festival juxtaposes old and new stories of the biblical character Susanna. Exploring sensitive themes of our time, the festival includes the full staged world premiere of the…
Pied-a-Scare
Two elected officials representing Lower Manhattan are pushing for a tax on high-value New York City apartments owned by people whose primary residence is outside the five boroughs. For the past five years, State Assembly member Deborah Glick has sponsored and passed legislation, “to impose a modest, graduated ‘pied-a-terre’ tax on the most expensive non-primary…
TODAYS’ CALENDAR MARCH 6
1PM Adult Chorus Battery Park City Parks Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year. Meet at 6 River Terrace. www.bpcparks.orgFREE 2:30PM Figure Drawing Battery Park…