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Repeat After Me: Do Not Flush Disinfectant Wipes Down The Toilet

Repeat After Me: Do Not Flush Disinfectant Wipes Down The Toilet

If you’ve managed to get a hold of Clorox wipes and other pre-moistened disinfectant towelettes (lucky!), it's important to dispose of them...

New Program Helps New Yorkers Who Cannot Afford Food Delivery

New Program Helps New Yorkers Who Cannot Afford Food Delivery

New York City’s most vulnerable citizens are feeling the sudden impacts of the COVID-19-related changes, so the city is pulling together to try to...

These Lower Manhattan Liquor Stores Will Bring Libations Right To Your Door

These Lower Manhattan Liquor Stores Will Bring Libations Right To Your Door

As Covid continues in New York, it is extremely important to stay home and avoid crowds. Thankfully, our favorite Downtown liquor stores are...

Are You A First Responder, Health-Care Or Transit Worker Who Needs Child Care?

Are You A First Responder, Health-Care Or Transit Worker Who Needs Child Care?

In order to successfully fight COVID-19, first responders, health-care and transit workers and other essential personnel must be able to come to...

Did You Stock Up Too Much? Here’s How You Can Donate Food.

Did You Stock Up Too Much? Here’s How You Can Donate Food.

One in eight New Yorkers cannot afford enough food. And that was before the pandemic. Some of New York City’s most vulnerable citizens are feeling...

Does Your Child Need Technology For Remote Learning?

Does Your Child Need Technology For Remote Learning?

As schools across the city are transitioning to remote learning, the New York City Department of Education is lending out internet-enabled iPads for...

To Mask Or Not To Mask, That Is The Question

To Mask Or Not To Mask, That Is The Question

Wearing masks is increasingly becoming common as the COVID-19 outbreak sweeps the world. People can be spotted wearing N95 respirators,...

Staying Connected, Even Apart

Staying Connected, Even Apart

The Downtown Alliance opened LMHQ — Lower Manhattan Headquarters — in 2015 as the central meeting place for the dynamic Lower Manhattan community...

Here’s a New Resource For Remote Gigs, Emergency Funds and Staying Calm

Here’s a New Resource For Remote Gigs, Emergency Funds and Staying Calm

People around the world are coming together in inspiring and creative ways to support their communities, from Italian tenor Maurizio Marchini...

Here Are GoFundMes For Your Favorite Lower Manhattan Restaurants

Here Are GoFundMes For Your Favorite Lower Manhattan Restaurants

With our favorite restaurants closed or only able to do delivery and/or takeout service during the COVID-19 pause, many service-industry employees...

Available Now: Financial Assistance For Restaurant Workers And Bartenders

Available Now: Financial Assistance For Restaurant Workers And Bartenders

Several organizations are trying to help those who have lost their earnings during this uncertain time. In Lower Manhattan, with restaurants and...

Filling Out The Census Is The Easiest Way To Help The Future Of Your Community

Filling Out The Census Is The Easiest Way To Help The Future Of Your Community

The COVID-19 outbreak and its ongoing impact on communities shows just how essential local resources are. Many key budgetary decisions that keep...