Once Again, the Financial District Thrives as Live-Work Community
By Liz BergerOur mission at the Alliance for Downtown New York is to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model for a 21st century central business...
Picture Lower Manhattan: The Elevated Acre
With temperatures reaching into the 70s last week, I decided to have lunch at the Elevated Acre at 55 Water Street -- a hidden park resting above the...
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...
Just What The Doctor Ordered
Recently, the New York Post described the Battery Park Regal Cinemas as crowd-free.While it’s not my intention to give away all of Lower...
Spring Ahead In Lower Manhattan
By Manny LalaThe weather is getting warmer, daylight savings is in full swing, crocuses are peaking through the wintery soil and Lower Manhattan is...
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
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,...
Picture Lower Manhattan: A View Grows in Brooklyn
Last Sunday I spent a few hours on a harbor tour with the Audubon Society searching for seals and winter birds. While we only saw glimpses of harbor...
A Taste of Ireland in Lower Manhattan
This Saturday, March 17th, Lower Manhattan will be home to a festive St. Paddy’s Day at the many venues celebrating this special holiday.St....
Setting Sights on the Seaport
Last night, we headed over to a Community Board 1 meeting in which the Landmarks and Seaport/Civic Center committees learned details about the plan...
