There's a fascinating exhibit, particularly relevant to the Lower East Side, currently showing at the Culpeper Gallery in the Abrons Arts Center (extended to run at least through this Sunday, Nov. 8th). "Still Lives", by artist Susan Dessel, was inspired by the first Jewish women who arrived here as refugees beginning in the [...]
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November 6th, 2009
The Campos Plaza Housing development on the LES, where new security cameras were purchased but never installed. NYCHA has told residents there's no money to finish the much needed security enhancements. For years, New York City's public housing residents have watched as community centers closed, repairs were neglected and staff was laid off. [...] November 6th, 2009
Lo-Down contributor Mitch Weinstein sent us this photo this morning. He asks, "is 110-120 volts "Hi-Tech?" November 6th, 2009
Margaret Chin is one of several new councilmembers expected to challenge Mayor Bloomberg's policies. Noting the election of 13 new members, the Times reports New York's City Council is "likely to take on a far more combative role in governing the city, and scrutinizing the Bloomberg administration." Many of the newly elected members, [...] November 6th, 2009
We were amused by this gem in "The Villager's" gossip column: Don’t believe the blog hype? A Lower East |
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