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New York artist Derrick Adams‘ solo exhibition, “Welcome to Monument City” opens tonight at Collette Blanchard Gallery (26 Clinton St.) from 6-8pm. Mr. Adams’ debut at Collette Blanchard, “draws inspiration from documentaries on ancient civilizations and of societies that end in destruction.”  
Space is limited. Contact Rose Ortiz at 212.598.0400 x229 or rortiz@henrystreet.org to reserve your place.
We just received the following news release from Lower Manhattan’s elected officials: NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, State Senator Daniel Squadron and City Councilmember Margaret Chin released the following joint statement: “We were extremely disappointed by Mayor Bloomberg’s callous dismissal yesterday of a potential alternative location for the upcoming trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Continue reading Elected Officials Respond to Bloomberg’s Comments on Moving Terror Trial
From Bard High School’s PTA:
Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) is sponsoring a half day series of engaging lectures and workshops on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 1-5pm, led by BHSEC and Bard College faculty members, parents of current and former BHSEC students, as well as a crossword puzzle class led by a current student who has been published in the NY Times. The event is open to the public; all ages are welcome. Located at 525 E. Houston St., enter on Mangin Street, near the FDR drive. Topics include:
Two Seminars $50 online, or $60 at the door. Register at http://www.knowledgecollege2010.com. Proceeds go the the Parent Teacher Association of Bard High School Early College a 501(C) (3) Corp.
 Joshua Russ-Tupper of Russ & Daughters WNYC talks with Russ & Daughters co-owner Joshua Russ Tupper about pickled herring: “Tupper has fond memories of being a child and facing an extensive fish spread at his grandmother’s house. He would pile all the different fish on a bagel smeared with cream cheese. At the top, he would carefully place a piece of pickled herring. Then his grandmother would scold him, saying that eating all the fish together ruined the individual flavors. Memories like that, and the idea of continuing the family business, brought the former chemical engineer back to the Lower East Side from the Northwest seven years ago.” Second Act: the Dessert Truck is refashioned as a brick-and-mortar store on Clinton Street. Dessert Truck Works is officially open today. The chemistry of love with the women of the Essex Street Market, Cheesemonger Anne Saxelby and Chocolate Maven Roni-Sue Kave. More restaurants stepping up to help the people of Haiti: Kampuchea (78 Rivington) will donate 20-percent of this Saturday and Sunday’s sales to UNICEF.
H Box, a touring installation of short films, has arrived for screening this weekend at the New Museum. Beginning in 2006, four artists each year were invited to create a single-channel piece in video for this roaming screening hall designed by Paris-based architect/artist Didier Fiuza Faustino. Beginning at the Centre Pompidou (Paris) the work has toured various museums and locations internationally. For the first time, all sixteen H BOX films that have been produced to date will be on view. Free with museum admission.
Ethics update: Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos says: “To suggest, as the Senate Democrats’ spokesman has, that the Senate will automatically override any governor’s veto is the height of arrogance.” The legislation, passed by both houses Wednesday, is sitting on Governor Paterson’s desk. He’s promised a veto – there are enough Democratic votes to override in the Assembly, but in the Senate, Republican support would be needed. Continue reading The New City Council, Help For New Restaurants, the LES’s Best Restaurants
 Frank Webster, Haze, 2009. Acrylic on canvas, 60” x 80”.
Frank Webster “In the Landscape of Extinction…” at Blackston Gallery ( 29C Ludlow St) Opening: Thursday, January 21, 6 – 8 PM
 The area around Park Row, closed since 9/11, would become an "armed camp" during the downtown terror trial. There was some hope early yesterday that the upcoming 9/11 terror trial could be moved from Lower Manhattan. But by the time Police Commissioner Ray Kelly went on NY1 last night, the prospects for a new trial venue seemed to have dimmed. Recapping the events of the last few days:
Continue reading Educational Alliance Offers Week of Free Programs For Adults 55+
According to the Village Voice, Police are looking for a suspect in at least four “strong-arm” robberies in Lower East Side housing projects. The incidents happened December 26th at Campos Plaza (East 12th), January 3rd at the Baruch Houses (Delancey), January 4th at the Lillian Wald Houses (FDR Drive) and January 5th at the projects on Catherine Slip. The woman seen in the surveillance video below is apparently a “helpful friend.” Police say the suspect is 5’10″ to 6′ tall, about 190 pounds, and has been seen wearing a black jacket with a skull-and-flames insignia on the left side. If you have information, call call (800) 577-TIPS (8477), visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or text to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
The City Council is taking a strong stand against holding the upcoming 9/11 terror trial in Lower Manhattan. In a statement released a short time ago, Speaker Christine Quinn, Councilmember Margaret Chin and Councilmember Peter Vallone urged the Federal government to find a new location. Earlier today, Chin was named chair of the Council’s Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Committee. See Quinn and Chin’s staements below: Quinn: “While I support proactive efforts to relocate the 9/11 terror trials outside of Lower Manhattan and New York City all together, all viable Continue reading Council Urges Relocation of 9/11 Terror Trial
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has announced new committee assignments. Our new Councilmember, Margaret Chin, will chair the Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Committee. She will also serve on the Education, Aging, Public Housing, Civil Rights, Women’s Issues and Small Business committees. More to come
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