Photos: How New Yorkers Viewed the Eclipse Downtown
We didn't get totality, but downtowners still came out in droves to witness the sun-and-moon meet-and-greet.
Where to View the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Lower Manhattan
On April 8, Lower Manhattanites will be able to view a partial eclipse covering 90 percent of the sun.
The Mysterious, Contested Etymology of the Word “Downtown”
For something so ubiquitous, the origins of the word “downtown” are hazier than you might expect.
Freedom’s Journal, America’s First Black Newspaper, Has Roots in Lower Manhattan
The first Black newspaper in America is coming up on its 200th anniversary, and it has strong ties to Lower Manhattan.
A Map of Lower Manhattan’s Underground Railroad Stops
Lower Manhattan was home to four stops, including at Harriet Tubman’s own church and in a secret basement below an elite oyster restaurant.
No Valentine’s Day Reservation? Try One of These Unique Dates Instead
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and if you’re caught without a reservation — or just feel like skipping the Hallmark holiday dining hubbub...
