Today in History

1677 – The first medical publication in America, a pamphlet on smallpox, is distributed in Boston 1749 – The Verona Philharmonic Theatre was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754 1793 – Louis XVI of France is executed by the guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for high treason 1818 – Keats writes his poem...

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1PM  A Moment of Zen New York Public Library, Tribeca Scientific studies show that just 10 minutes of meditation a day relieves stress and improves your health and well-being. Take time out of your busy schedule to come to the New Amsterdam library to learn meditation and find inner peace. Once a month we will...

Arts Honcho Tapped to Lead Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

  Andrew D. Hamingson, late of St. Ann’s Warehouse and the Public Theater, will take over as president of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), beginning February 1st. Founded in 1973 to ‘add some humanity’ to the nascent Downtown community after the completion of the World Trade Center, LMCC began with lunchtime concerts and evening...

Arrivals & Departures

Many ships pass Battery Park City on their way to and from the midtown passenger ship terminal. Others may be seen on their way to or from docks in Brooklyn and Bayonne. Stated times, when appropriate, are for passing the Colgate Clock and are based on sighting histories, published schedules and intuition. they are also...

Arrivals & Departures

Many ships pass Battery Park City on their way to and from the midtown passenger ship terminal. Others may be seen on their way to or from docks in Brooklyn and Bayonne. Stated times, when appropriate, are for passing the Colgate Clock and are based on sighting histories, published schedules and intuition. they are also...

How West Broadway Became One of NYC's Most Important Streets (Curbed)

Lower Manhattan is filled with odd streets, from the obscure intersection of Jay and Staple (where you can own your own skybridge!), to Mill Lane and Edgar Street, which duke it out to be the city’s shortest thoroughfare. But none are quirkier than West Broadway. Check out the full story here.
West Broadway