Supporters of Manhattan Charter School turned out in large numbers last week at a state-mandated charter renewal hearing. Parent after parent came to the front of an auditorium at the school on Attorney Street, praising its high academic standards and caring teachers. There was no apparent opposition to the renewal application. But following the hearing, [...]
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January 31st, 2010
January 30th, 2010
There’s plenty of speculation today about what ultimately caused the Obama Administration to reverse plans to hold the 9/11 terror trial in Lower Manhattan. No question about it: the dramatic decision represented a big victory for neighborhood activism. But, as the New York Times makes clear today, there were other forces at play: After a dinner [...] January 29th, 2010
Lesley Heller Workshop Last Friday night there were two LES gallery openings that seemed to brilliantly, if not purposefully, speak to one another. The first show, “Wells Street Gallery: Then and Now” at the Lesley Heller Workspace was full to the brim, where patrons of all ages were spilling out of the [...] January 29th, 2010
Back in August, we brought you news of the cheerful beautification project underway at 180 Orchard, the stalled condo/hotel project lovingly renamed by Curbed, “the Orchard Street Hell Building.” At the time, LES artist Marco was painting a mural on the side of the boarded up construction site, he said, at the request of the [...] January 29th, 2010
From Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver: I am pleased that the Justice Department appears to be getting the message, and has begun to reassess their plan. I have been deeply concerned that locating the 9/11 terrorist trials in Lower Manhattan will place an extreme and unacceptable burden on my community, which is still suffering the physical, emotional [...] January 29th, 2010
Mayor Bloomberg, on WOR Radio this morning, addressed the prospects for moving the terror trials from Lower Manhattan. Bloomberg said he talked with Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday – and he cautioned that no decisions have been made. The mayor, in his own words (via the Daily News): The president did not call me and say, [...] January 29th, 2010
 Ken Beasley and Tim Robinson come to the Abrons Arts Center tonight. In his new album, “Greenhorn,” Beasley (pictured) draws on his roots as a flamenco guitarist but also incorporates Country, Jazz, Motown, Classical and even Disco to create an adventurous and unique sound. Robinson’s music has been described as a beguiling blend of folk, [...] January 29th, 2010
Poor Baby Bree is back on stage this weekend, at Dixon Place. Called one of the most original cabaret acts to emerge in many years, Bree Benton stars for two nights only (tonight and tomorrow) in “I Am Going To Run Away.” As Dixon Place puts it on their web site, “the wandering waif brings [...] January 29th, 2010
Downtown residents awoke to tabloid cover stories they were happy to see: the Obama Administration is now considering alternatives to holding the upcoming terror trials in Lower Manhattan. This week Community Board 1 passed a resolution urging a new location for the trials. Wednesday, Mayor Bloomberg reversed direction after initially supporting [...] January 29th, 2010
 Based around the Narcomedusa, a deep sea jellyfish, Alejandro Cardenas‘ show of the same name, “NARCOMEDUSA,” will open tonight at the James Fuentes LLC gallery ( 35 St. James Place). After tonight, James Fuentes LLC will re-open, as it has presently only been available through appointment only. The press release, gives a more in-depth description [...] |
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