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The Cutting Edge at the Water’s Edge

The Cutting Edge at the Water’s Edge

Which Lower Manhattan landfill project has had the greatest commercial impact on New York City? There are good cases to be made for Battery Park City...

LET’S KEEP LOWER MANHATTAN MOVING

LET’S KEEP LOWER MANHATTAN MOVING

In Lower Manhattan, it all starts with transportation. A natural harbor, rivers on three sides, gentle terrain: these qualities made New Amsterdam,...

I’m Just Not Buying Unlawful Vending in Lower Manhattan

I’m Just Not Buying Unlawful Vending in Lower Manhattan

Where in Lower Manhattan can you buy “Terror” and “Tragedy” photo books? Fake “Chanel,” “Prada” and...

Lower Manhattan Is Premier Place to Shop, Celebrate This Holiday Season!

Lower Manhattan Is Premier Place to Shop, Celebrate This Holiday Season!

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2008 — The growth and development of Lower Manhattan as an integrated business, residential and tourist center has made it...

Alliance for Downtown New York Sponsoring Two Community Planting Events in October

Alliance for Downtown New York Sponsoring Two Community Planting Events in October

Get out your Green Thumbs!October is community planting season in Lower Manhattan, as the Alliance for Downtown New York presents two community...

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK TO THE RAVITCH COMMISSION ON THE FULTON STREET TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK TO THE RAVITCH COMMISSION ON THE FULTON STREET TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT

The Metropolitan Transit Authority Must Fulfill Its Commitment to Lower Manhattan, says President Elizabeth H. Berger; Fulton Transit Center Must...

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK ON THE GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES PLAN FOR THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK ON THE GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES PLAN FOR THE SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

General Growth’s Plan Is Good For Downtown, says President Elizabeth H. Berger; the Vibrant Mix of Hotel, Retail and Open Space, and Proposed...

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK ON THE FULTON STREET TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT

STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN NEW YORK ON THE FULTON STREET TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT

Good evening Chairwoman Menin, Vice Chairwoman McVay Hughes, Committee Members, elected officials, neighbors and friends.I am Liz Berger, President...

MTA Bus and Subway Cutbacks Pose Disproportionate Hardship for Downtown NEW

MTA Bus and Subway Cutbacks Pose Disproportionate Hardship for Downtown NEW

Bus and subway cuts approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board today could have a particularly harsh impact on Lower Manhattan....

Downtown Alliance Presents MulchFest and E-Waste Recycling 2011

Downtown Alliance Presents MulchFest and E-Waste Recycling 2011

Lower Manhattan residents arrived at Bowling GreenSaturday for the Downtown Alliance’s MulchFest and Electronic Waste Recycling Event—and...

Downtown Alliance Welcomes Nolcha Fashion Week to Lower Manhattan Nolcha 2009

Downtown Alliance Welcomes Nolcha Fashion Week to Lower Manhattan Nolcha 2009

Lower Manhattan is heating up for fashion week.Through a partnership with the Alliance for Downtown New York, the award-winning Nolcha Fashion Week:...

Downtown Alliance Unveils Three New Works of Art by Richard Pasquarelli

Downtown Alliance Unveils Three New Works of Art by Richard Pasquarelli

The Alliance for Downtown New York is installing three new pieces by New York City native Richard Pasquarelli as part of the organization’s...