Discussed at last night's meeting: Plans for a new piano bar; Laughing Man's proposed Street Seats expansion; big events at Spring Studios; booze at Tribeca's Kitchen; sidewalk cafés at Yves and Añejo; Lower Manhattan Community Church block party; early-morning deliveries at the Tribeca Family Festival. / 9 comments
Plus: A new newsstand on Chambers; Les Halles is now closed weekends; Lower Manhattan Community Church's annual Pumpkin Patch event; more on the Canal Park Conservancy (which could use your help). / 5 comments
This Sunday, join Lower Manhattan Community Church for Easter. Children's programs for infants through middle school will be provided during the service. / Sponsored
Plus: Home decor improvement at Le District; red-tailed hawks in Collect Pond Park; Easter Egg Hunt and party; mango season is finally here.
Plus: Casey Neistat's social app takes Broadway storefront; something is happening at 74 Leonard; Pumpkin Patch party; food drive to benefit the New York City Rescue Mission. / 1 comment
There's fun for all ages: trick-or-treating, a parade, free pumpkins, musical performances, a jack-o'-lantern contest, "kooky karaoke," a boat cruise, and even a costume catwalk. Plus: How to donate extra candy. / Sponsored
Easter is about life, hope, family, and celebration. Join Lower Manhattan Community Church for Easter Sunday. Children’s programs for infants through middle school will be provided during the service. / Sponsored
Plus: Is the American Apparel store on the ropes?; Pookie & Sebastian signage; paying homage to a lost jazz shrine; earmarking donations to the Tribeca section of Hudson River Park.
("Reconstruction" first means destruction.) Plus: Clarification about NBA/Nike temporary complex; a new local source for broth; souvenir shop closing; MLK Day service opportunity; Skin Gym pop-up in the Seaport; Art Projects International show.
Lower Manhattan Community Church is a place where families and individuals feel at home—especially at Christmas. Join us for Community Christmas Service on Dec. 21 and caroling on Dec. 24. / Sponsored
These folks can make the season extra jolly, with spirited Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations and wonderful gift ideas. / Sponsored
These folks can make the season extra jolly, with spirited Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations and wonderful gift ideas. Plus: A chance to win a Lower Manhattan weekend package. / Sponsored
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