Where New Yorkers In Need Can Go To Cool Off
The city is in the midst of a vicious heatwave, and while extra-hot summers aren’t particularly pleasant even without a pandemic, with typical...
Where to Drop Off Your Composting During the Pandemic
With many of our compost drop-off locations suspended due to COVID-19 and pandemic-related budget cuts, you might have wondered if there’s any...
New York City’s Phase 4: What’s Reopening
New York City is moving forward with Phase 4 of its reopening, beginning Monday, July 20. Here's a heads-up on just what that entails.—Large...
Free Headshots for the Unemployed at Brookfield Place, One Day Only
If you’re on the job market, get ready for your closeup. On Wednesday, July 22, the photo agency Headshot Booker is hosting a pop-up photo shoot at...
To-Go Drinks Are Not Banned. They Just Need To Be Ordered With Food.
Over the last few weeks, social media has been alight with photos of revelers congregating outside now-open bars all over the city. That may or may...
Liberty Island To Begin First Phase Of Reopening
New Yorkers are being welcomed back to (safely) visit the Statue of Liberty, as the National Parks Service announced a partial reopening of Liberty...
Open-Streets Restaurant Service Has Arrived In Lower Manhattan
The Alliance for Downtown New York, the nonprofit business improvement district for Lower Manhattan, will participate in the Department of...
For Downtowners Who Need New Eyewear, Cohen’s Fashion Optical Has Reopened
If you’ve been in dire need of a new pair of specs during the pandemic, you’re in luck — Lower Manhattan stalwarts Cohen’s Fashion Optical...
Grab A Seat At One Of These Lower Manhattan Restaurants For Some (Safe) Outdoor Dining
It's hot all over New York City, and, for those hunkered down at home, the need to step outside for less screen time and more fresh air may be...
Find Out If You’re Eligible to Apply for COVID Rent Relief
New Yorkers who have struggled to pay rent during the pandemic may be eligible for financial assistance. Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo announced...

