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 Mary Wing. Photo by Tobi Elkin.
What do you do? By day, I’m an educational administrator for the NYCDOE. I work with schools on the New School Reform which began last year, together we create intervention programs and support the implementation of the New Reform. In the evenings, I run Wing It Fitness. We offer Zumba, Pilates and Tai Chi classes in the neighborhood at the Lower East Side Dance Academy at 62 Orchard St. Come on in and check us out! How long have you lived on the LES? 59.5 years. I grew up in Chinatown and lived on the LES all of my life. I had the benefits of a multicultural life growing up with friends and classmates who are Italian, Puerto Rican, Jewish, Chinese and African American. I enjoy the cultures and especially love the various foods of each.
 Photos by Tim Schreier. Thursday afternoon we received a phone call from Tim Schreier, one of the neighborhood’s more prolific photojournalists. Tim, who’s been documenting the Occupy Wall Street movement since it began two months ago, had quite a story to tell. He’d just been released from jail, after three days in custody for allegedly trespassing while covering an interfaith prayer service on the West Side. Here’s what Tim had to tell us about his ordeal. Tuesday morning, following the raid of Zuccotti Park, religious leaders decided to hold an event in Duarte Square, a space owned by Trinity Church on 6th Avenue near Canal Street. As Tim’s photos show, quite a few protesters converged on the site, as well as a huge contingent of police officers. Continue reading Local Photographer, Arrested at Occupy Wall Street Vigil, Vows to Fight City Hall
 Friday's news conference at Pier 42. This morning, the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. is expected to vote in favor of allocating $14 million for the creation of a new park at Pier 42, just north of Montgomery Street. The news broke Thursday night and was confirmed in a Friday afternoon news conference by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and State Senator Daniel Squadron. The money will be used to demolish a 600 foot dilapidated shed and to stabilize the pier. The total price tag for the park is expected to exceed $40 million. Standing on the pier, Schumer said the rest of the money “could potentially come from additional LMDC financing if it becomes available, or from the city.” Squadron added that he hopes the shed will have been knocked down by “this time next year.” He suggested a park could be a reality in about five years. Continue reading Formal Decision on Pier 42 Park Funding Expected Today
We’ll see a high of 50 today with occasional showers. More rain tomorrow but the early Thanksgiving forecast looks to be dry and mild.
 Senator Squadron and Company, announcing the allocation of $14 million towards re-vamping Pier 42. We’re at Pier 42 where U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and State Senator Daniel Squadron are announcing the allocation of $14 million dollars in 9/11 recovery funds towards renovation of long-neglected Pier 42. More to come.
By Traven Rice in Lower East Side News, Parks and Recreation, Politics, Real Estate on November 18, 2011 11:57 am |
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 Alfred E. Smith Houses. For the fourth time in two years, residents of the Smith Houses are having to deal with a long-term gas outage. This week, the neighborhood’s elected officials sent a letter to the New York City Housing Authority, calling the situation “simply unacceptable.” Residents of 26 Madison Street have been told they’ll be without service for up to two months. The plea to NYCHA head John Rhea came from Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, City Councilmember Margaret Chin, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Borough President Scott Stringer. “There is obviously a chronic problem with gas outages at Smith Houses and it is essential that the New York City Housing Authority come up with a plan to address this issue in the long term,” they asserted. Continue reading Tenants at Smith Houses Once Again Without Gas Service
Looks like you can leave the umbrella at home as we head into the weekend. Sunny skies expected today with a high of 46. Tomorrow look for a high of 52 with lots of sunshine. Sunday — partly cloudy and a high of 62.
 November 2010; Schumer, Squadron and friends at Pier 42. This was the scene a year ago at Pier 42 — a rally organized by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and State Senator Daniel Squadron to urge the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. (LMDC) to fund the revitalization of the East River Waterfront. Tomorrow morning you can expect a very similar photo op at the pier, which is now being used as a parking lot. Almost exactly a year after that initial rally/news happening, the politicians will be back on the Lower East Side for a big announcement: the LMDC is poised to allocate $14 million of its remaining 9/11 recovery funds to refurbishing Pier 42. In a story given exclusively this evening to the Wall Street Journal (full text hidden behind the dreaded paywall), Schumer boasts, “this is the missing link in the dream of having a ribbon park around Lower Manhattan.” The LMDC, which has about $20 million left to spend, will take up the funding issue on Monday. The $14 million will be enough to demolish a 600 foot shed that sits on Pier 42. The grand plan of turning the stretch of waterfront into a park is expected to cost about $42 million. Finding the rest of the money will be a tall order at a time in which government at all levels is straining to fund even essential services. Continue reading $14 Million Allocated for Pier 42 Revitalization
 Photo credit: Friends of the Bialystoker Home Here’s an update on the fate of the Bialystoker Nursing Home building at 228 East Broadway. As we have reported, the troubled home closed late last month after the last of its residents found new accommodations. Facing what they characterize as a dire financial situation, the board of directors is pedaling the property to prospective buyers as a luxury condominium site. But a new coalition, Friends of the Bialystoker Home, has asked the Landmarks Preservation Commission to protect the 1929 Art Deco building, which would prevent its demolition. Earlier this week, State Senator Daniel Squadron addressed the issue during a town hall meeting at a senior center on Delancey Street. Responding to a question from coalition member Mitchell Grubler (of the Bowery Alliance of Neighbors), Squadron suggested he’d like to see the building saved. He said the home had its shortcomings but that closing it was not the right thing to do. Squadron added that his office is “looking at whether we can make a strong case for landmarking.” He indicated there were some issues that needed to be resolved before he decides whether to support the application requesting landmark status for the building. Squadron was not specific about what those issues are. Continue reading Politicos Weigh Support of Bialystoker Landmarking
Here are musician Ken Beasley’s top music picks on the Lower East Side for this weekend:  Teddy Goldstein TEDDY GOLDSTEIN – Fri Nov. 18 | 9pm at the Living Room Teddy Goldstein is one those songwriters whose satirical musical work dovetails effortlessly with the razor sharp observational qualities of his off-stage personality. But there is an additional layer in Goldstein, and those who journey beyond the natural witticisms and easygoing voice, will find a sincere and perceptive lyricist. FREE//154 Ludlow St.
 Hillary Flowers, 40 Clinton Street. Photo by Kimie Bunyasaranand. Editor’s note: Reporter Kimie Bunyasaranand (@Kimie_B) takes a look at a Lower East Side entrepreneurial success story: Five years ago, Hillary Flowers moved to New York with nothing but a suitcase and a gung-ho, entrepreneurial spirit. Now, she’s running her own innovative boutique business and giving local designers the opportunity to showcase their own work. Hillary Flowers Boutique at 40 Clinton Street runs as a co-op. Flowers rents out racks where local fashion designers can showcase their work for $5 a day– much cheaper than the going rate at flea markets. She opened the boutique in October 2007 and currently supports 18 designers and artists. She works with them to promote their work through runway shows and marketing campaigns, giving them a chance to learn what it’s like to run their own business. Continue reading Hillary Flowers: A Co-op Concept Tailored for Tough Economic Times
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, there’s another opportunity this weekend. On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. free flu shots are being offered in the community room of the Vladeck Houses, 328 Madison Street. The program is sponsored by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in partnership with Gouverneur Healthcare Services. Keep in mind: the supply is limited and shots are available on a “first come/first served” basis. For more information, call the Speaker’s office at 212-312-1420.
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