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Water Street Awash in Flags

Water Street Awash in Flags

The sounds of sirens, bagpipes and cheering children enveloped Water Street Thursday afternoon.  It was time for Lower Manhattan’s 2012 Flag Day...

Welcome to the City’s Oldest – And Newest – Hotel District

Welcome to the City’s Oldest – And Newest – Hotel District

By Liz Berger When I visited the gorgeous new Conrad New York a few weeks ago, I was reminded that though I have lived downtown for 30 years, I have...

Downtown Alliance Highlights Father’s Day Deals in Lower Manhattan

Downtown Alliance Highlights Father’s Day Deals in Lower Manhattan

Celebrate dad this Sunday with these great offers from local retailers, restaurants, museums and more. All promotions can be found at...

Picture Lower Manhattan: Taking a Peek From Progress

Picture Lower Manhattan: Taking a Peek From Progress

From high atop the 49th floor of 4 World Trade Center, we took a peek through the construction and caught this breathtaking view of NYC.[Photo taken...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly RushIf your child is a little too old to be giving his father a mug with “I love you Daddy” scrawled on it in crayon, I have some better...

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Barclay-Rex

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Barclay-Rex

There aren’t many places in New York City for smokers to puff freely, but Barclay-Rex has been catering to tobacco lovers since 1910 with no plans...

Meet Our Staff: Aisha Martin

Meet Our Staff: Aisha Martin

Aisha Martin, a 22 year old lieutenant with the public safety department, currently handles dispatch calls for the Downtown Alliance public safety...

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Artsee Eyewear

Meet a Lower Manhattan Business: Artsee Eyewear

Artsee Eyewear is a gallery of eyeglasses with each frame handmade from materials ranging from buffalo horn to recycled vinyl records.“We see the...

Sonic Youth: Walking Through Lower Manhattan

Sonic Youth: Walking Through Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan resident Lee Ranaldo is a singer, guitarist, writer, record producer, and visual artist, but he’s best known as a co-founder with...

Memorial Day Deals and Events in Lower Manhattan

Memorial Day Deals and Events in Lower Manhattan

Sticking around this holiday weekend? Check out these Memorial Day deals and happenings south of Chambers Street.Governors Island Alliance Family...

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

Lights On…In Lower Manhattan

By Kelly RushI love Lower Manhattan this time of year. I have at least 50 (no exaggeration) different spots along the water where I can sit and watch...

A History of Lower Manhattan at the South Street Seaport Museum

A History of Lower Manhattan at the South Street Seaport Museum

I recently traveled down the cobbled streets of Lower Manhattan to visit the newly reopened South Street Seaport Museum. Surrounded by the 19th...