Local Leaders Outraged by Abrupt Approval for Demolition at Jail Complex Elected officials representing Lower Manhattan and members of Community Board 1 (CB1) erupted in outrage last night, April 19, at the surprise announcement by representatives from the City’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) that they have obtained the necessary permits to begin demolition…
How On Earth
Eco-Celebrations Abound Downtown This Saturday, April 22, Earth Day observances in Lower Manhattan, all free, will appeal to a broad range of interests. On Governors Island, a day of educational activities and workshops for all ages will include guided tours of the Island’s climate-resilient landscapes and Urban Farm, a bird walk focused on seasonal migratory…
Cyclical Concerns
New Bike Share Dock, Installed without Notice, Raises Safety and Parking Issues Residents, community leaders, and elected officials are raising concerns about a new Citi Bike rack that was installed on South End Avenue between Albany and Rector Streets during the middle of the night on April 13. There was no prior consultation with the…
The Ladies (and Gentlemen) in Red
Alliance Honors Security Officers Who Go Above and Beyond the Call The Downtown Alliance continued a decades-long tradition on Thursday by honoring members of its Public Safety Officer program who have rendered meritorious service in the last year. In a ceremony held at the White Horse Tavern on Bridge Street, Alliance president Jessica Lappin observed,…
Odeum and Approbation
Acclaimed Theater School Stages Six Weeks of Plays Downtown with Free Admission Now through mid May, the renowned Actors Studio Drama School (an affiliate of Lower Manhattan’s Pace University) is mounting its annual Repertory Season, a repertoire of nine cutting-edge plays, in the performance space at 80 Greenwich Street (between Rector and Edgar Streets). Tickets…
Beacon of Hope
Monument Renovation Moves Forward On the eve of the anniversary of the loss of the RMS Titanic, which sank on April 14, 1912, the South Street Seaport Museum is one significant step closer to restoring the Lower Manhattan landmark that commemorates the ship’s loss. The Titanic Memorial Lighthouse, unveiled in Lower Manhattan one year after…