Via email blast, we learn the LES Jewish Conservancy is just about ready to debut its new Visitor Center at 400 Grand Street. The storefront, formerly Ruby’s Fruits, is scheduled to open next month after undergoing extensive renovations. You can see several architectural drawings on the Conservancy’s web site and find out how to help support the center through a financial contribution. The Jewish Conservancy is part of the United Jewish Council of the East Side.
I welcome the visitor center to our neighborhood. I love their tours and others will, too. I have contributed and will do so again.
And I am delighted to see that storefront cleaned up. Much as I loved Ruby’s, it was (and is) an eyesore.