Since moving to Battery Park City in 2003, photographer Jay Fine has documented the life and landscapes of Lower Manhattan. During his distinguished 40-year career, he served as a senior CBS and NBC executive, and co-founded two technology companies, while his photography appeared in international publications such as National Geographic, Popular Photography and many news…
An Ounce of Prevention:
Lower Manhattan is responding to the West African Ebola crisis (along with the prospect of the disease spreading here) in a variety of ways. Trinity Church has announced a grant of $300,000 toward the local response in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, where the funds will be used to provide medical supplies for health workers,…
October 28th – This Day in History
306 – Mark Aurelius Valerius Maxentius proclaimed emperor of Rome 969 – Byzantine troops occupy Antioch (in modern Syria) 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers Cuba and claims it for Spain 1636 – Harvard University founded 1746 – Peruvian cities of Lima and Callao demolished by earthquake, 18,000 die 1776 – Battle of White Plains; Washington…
Registration Open for Manhattan Youth's Downtown Basketball League
Manhattan Youth’s Downtown Basketball League, guided by Athletic Director Lamont Williams, provides high-level instruction in both individual and team-based basketball skills. Programs for boys in grades 2 through 9 and girls in grades 2 through 5 are run in two phases: pre-season and regular season. During pre-season, which begins the week of November 12, players…
Registration Open for Manhattan Youth’s Downtown Basketball League
Manhattan Youth’s Downtown Basketball League, guided by Athletic Director Lamont Williams, provides high-level instruction in both individual and team-based basketball skills. Programs for boys in grades 2 through 9 and girls in grades 2 through 5 are run in two phases: pre-season and regular season. During pre-season, which begins the week of November 12, players…
Non-Whisperers Welcome
Asphalt Green continues its popular lecture series, Tuesday Talks, tonight at 7:30pm, when journalist Melinda Blau will offer practical advice about how to foster a stronger and happier family unit in her presentation, the Family Whisperer. Tuesday Talks are priced at $15 for Asphalt Green members and $20 for non-members. The facility is located at…