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Year: 2022

From Construction Site to National Landmark: How Lower Manhattan’s African Burial Ground Was Saved

From Construction Site to National Landmark: How Lower Manhattan’s African Burial Ground Was Saved

The 1991 discovery of one of Manhattan’s most significant historical landmarks began like many other days in the city, with construction crews...

Ships Ahoy! All the Ferries You Can Take to and From Lower Manhattan

Ships Ahoy! All the Ferries You Can Take to and From Lower Manhattan

More than a decade ago, Mayor Michael Bloomberg called New York City’s waterways the “sixth borough.” While that certainly was less...

Frozen in Time: Ice Sculptures Ring in the Chinese New Year at Brookfield Place

Frozen in Time: Ice Sculptures Ring in the Chinese New Year at Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is becoming Brookfield ice for the Lunar New Year. The annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is taking over the space this...

Donate Blood, Get a Free Pint at Stout NYC

Donate Blood, Get a Free Pint at Stout NYC

To keep the New York Blood Center operating smoothly with the necessary blood supplies, you can donate a pint of your own blood this week — and get...

Gig Alert: Teach Your Social-Media Skills to Small Businesses in Lower Manhattan

Gig Alert: Teach Your Social-Media Skills to Small Businesses in Lower Manhattan

Are you skilled in the arts of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter? Do you have an interest in helping small, independent businesses harness the power of...

A Guide to Marking Black History Month in Lower Manhattan

A Guide to Marking Black History Month in Lower Manhattan

The pursuit of racial equality and justice requires, among many things, an ongoing education — which is why, for Black History Month, we’re...

Valentine’s Day in Lower Manhattan: Four Very Fabulous Things You Can Do

Valentine’s Day in Lower Manhattan: Four Very Fabulous Things You Can Do

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and this year’s fancy date-night out is one you’ll definitely want to have in Lower Manhattan. The neighborhood...

It’s a Good Day to Say ‘Bonjour’ to Paris Cafe Again

It’s a Good Day to Say ‘Bonjour’ to Paris Cafe Again

In case you hadn’t heard, one of New York’s oldest pubs is back. A new version of the 149-year-old Paris Cafe recently reopened after more than...

Call for Artists: Governors Island, LMCC Want Your Ice Sculpture Ideas

Call for Artists: Governors Island, LMCC Want Your Ice Sculpture Ideas

If you need a healthy distraction during winter hibernation, how does coming up with an idea for an ice sculpture sound? The Trust for Governors...

Have a Classy Night Out at Fraunces Tavern’s New Piano Bar

Have a Classy Night Out at Fraunces Tavern’s New Piano Bar

One of the oldest bars in Manhattan just got a little bit hipper. Fraunces Tavern (54 Pearl Street) — the historic Revolutionary-era pub and...

Zoom In and Da Claudio Will Teach You How to Make Valentine’s Day Dinner

Zoom In and Da Claudio Will Teach You How to Make Valentine’s Day Dinner

The next installment in the Downtown Alliance’s “Dine Around Downtown: Cooking at Home Edition” comes Thursday, February 10, when proprietor...

Making a Morning Out of a Staten Island Ferry Ride

Making a Morning Out of a Staten Island Ferry Ride

Long before there was the NYC Ferry, there was the Staten Island Ferry. The absolute king of commuter ferries doubles as one of the best free things...