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It’s a Bird! It’s a (Paper) Plane!: Investigating 2025’s Hottest Cocktail

It’s a Bird! It’s a (Paper) Plane!: Investigating 2025’s Hottest Cocktail

The “it” drink of 2025 is approaching for landing. 

Los Tacos No. 1 Is Now Open at Exchange Place

Los Tacos No. 1 Is Now Open at Exchange Place

It’s already a huge hit with the neighborhood!

How Downtown Alliance Helps Lower Manhattan’s Unhoused Individuals

How Downtown Alliance Helps Lower Manhattan’s Unhoused Individuals

Since 2009, Trinity Church and BRC have worked in partnership with the Downtown Alliance to serve unhoused persons.

Lower Manhattan: A Graffiti-Free Zone, Thanks to the Alliance 

Lower Manhattan: A Graffiti-Free Zone, Thanks to the Alliance 

In 2024 alone, our Sanitation team members successfully removed over 2,600 instances of graffiti and stickers across the district.

Inside the Downtown Tavern Room Where Washington Once Bid Farewell to His Troops

Inside the Downtown Tavern Room Where Washington Once Bid Farewell to His Troops

To mark George Washington's birthday, we're remembering his farewell to the troops in the Long Room at Fraunces Tavern.

BrainXcape Is the Downtown Escape (Room) You Didn’t Know You Needed

BrainXcape Is the Downtown Escape (Room) You Didn’t Know You Needed

BrainXcape, located at 160 Broadway, is a private escape room experience hidden in plain sight.

Inside Out Tours Unspools Lower Manhattan’s Untold Stories 

Inside Out Tours Unspools Lower Manhattan’s Untold Stories 

The award-winning tour company, which serves about 30,000 customers each year, was founded by Stacey Toussaint.

Sanitation: Keeping Downtown Clean for 30 Years

Sanitation: Keeping Downtown Clean for 30 Years

Sanitation is one of the core services we provide as a Business Improvement District, and have since our inception in 1995.

Public Safety: Patrolling and Protecting Downtown’s Streets 

Public Safety: Patrolling and Protecting Downtown’s Streets 

Keeping Lower Manhattan safe is one of the most important services we provide at the Alliance.

30 Years of the Alliance for Downtown New York

30 Years of the Alliance for Downtown New York

It's the Alliance's 30th birthday, and we're celebrating!

Now’s Your Chance to Sip Drinks Under Brookfield’s Palm Trees Like You’re in the Tropics 

Now’s Your Chance to Sip Drinks Under Brookfield’s Palm Trees Like You’re in the Tropics 

The Palm Lounge at Brookfield Place will transport you to the islands this month.

Make Manhattan a Love Island With These Unique Valentine’s Date Ideas

Make Manhattan a Love Island With These Unique Valentine’s Date Ideas

If you’re looking for a creative date idea, we rounded up a few suggestions.