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Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

 By Kelly RushTurbo Tax and I were working together quite nicely. Everything was going well. But as I went to hit “submit” to send my forms...

What a Bargain!

What a Bargain!

A crowd formed outside Century 21 Department Store at 22 Cortlandt Street well before its 11 AM opening on Sunday. And as shoppers—many visiting...

Downtown Alliance Unveils “Downtown Deals” Web Promotion to Support Local Retailers

Downtown Alliance Unveils “Downtown Deals” Web Promotion to Support Local Retailers

With more than 1,100 retailers and restaurants, and 18 hotels based in Lower Manhattan, it’s hard to keep up with all the diverse merchants – new...

Checking In At The Conrad

Checking In At The Conrad

Conrad New York is opening its doors on Monday, and the Downtown Alliance got an advance peak inside this shining star in Lower Manhattan. Sixteen...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly RushIn honor of St. Patrick’s Day, one of my favorite days of the year, an Irish blessing for you: May the wind always be at your back,...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly Rush In the name of one of the businesses I’m featuring today, benvenuti, or welcome! This week, we take you from Japan to Thailand to...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly RushIt’s not spring yet, no matter how tightly I squeeze my eyes and pretend it is, so in this edition I’m focusing on treats to help...

The Birth of J&R, Jr. Right Here in Lower Manhattan

The Birth of J&R, Jr. Right Here in Lower Manhattan

The birth of J&R Jr., the new store for kids in Lower Manhattan, really began with the birth of Jason Friedman’s own kids. Jason, Vice...

Where to Find That Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift?  Look No Further than Lower Manhattan!

Where to Find That Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift? Look No Further than Lower Manhattan!

Love is in the air this month in Lower Manhattan, and what better way to show someone you care than with the classics: red roses, candy hearts and...

Cupid Shares His Valentine’s Day Destinations in Lower Manhattan

Cupid Shares His Valentine’s Day Destinations in Lower Manhattan

It’s that time of year again, time for candlelit dinners, red roses, and loved ones – Lower Manhattan style. This year the Downtown Alliance has...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly RushWithout vision, a people perish. Or, in my version of this proverb for the column: Without glasses from the right eyewear shop, one...

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Bowne & Co. Stationers

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Bowne & Co. Stationers

Start the presses! Lower Manhattan’s historic famed printing shop, Bowne & Co. Stationers, is back open for business at the South Street...