Arts and Culture
Biking In Lower Manhattan: Beginner, Intermediate And Expert Routes
Bicycles have always been one of the greatest ways to feel freedom in New York City. It’s the eco-friendly way to unlock parts of the city while...
Everything You Need To Know To Start Biking In Lower Manhattan
We are potentially entering a golden era of biking in New York City. The pandemic has driven even some of the most reluctant city dwellers into...
Mask Up, Head Downtown: 11 Things to Do in Lower Manhattan Right Now
With New York City’s phased reopening still underway, now is the perfect time for New Yorkers to head Downtown and explore New York’s most...
Attention, Artists: Grants And Workspace Opportunities At LMCC
The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is offering funding and workspace opportunities to individual creators, artist collectives and...
Liberty Island To Begin First Phase Of Reopening
New Yorkers are being welcomed back to (safely) visit the Statue of Liberty, as the National Parks Service announced a partial reopening of Liberty...
Asiya Wadud’s ‘Echo Exhibit’ Kicks Off LMCC’s River to River Art Festival
The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council kicked off this year's annual River to River Festival with Asiya Wadud's "Echo Exhibit," the first of four...
With Governors Island Opening, New Yorkers Get Another Spot To Stretch Their Legs
Governors Island reopened on July 15. And there’s much to embrace with this hidden-in-plain-sight gem, located just eight minutes south of...
Dog Runs And Recreational Areas Are Open. Here’s What You Need To Know.
With the city beyond its Phase 3 reopening, New Yorkers can access dog runs and recreational areas. In Lower Manhattan, that means your furry family...
Battery Park City Teen Films Poignant Short Film On Citi Bike
For New Yorkers staying put in their respective neighborhoods and wondering what the rest of the city looks like beyond their residential borders,...
‘Beauty, Perseverance And Human Connection’: How Our New Explorer In Chief Envisions His Storytelling Role In The COVID Era
Josh Katz is the Downtown Alliance’s newly-announced Explorer In Chief. He was awarded the title last week, and has lived in the five boroughs...
