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The Hester Street Fair opens its Holiday Gift Shop this evening from 5-9pm at 22 Ludlow St. The shop features creators and collectors from around the neighborhood, with special guest "Helen with the Gold Teeth" on hand this evening,...

Sitting by the pool with drink in hand, barbecue on the grill, festivals, splashing around at water parks, exploring museums, beach trips, and more-- we can all agree that summer is one of the best seasons of the year,...

Here's a statement from Neighbors to save Rivington House about last week's damning report from the city's Department of Investigation. The organization got its start with an online petition that now boasts more than 1600 signatures. The coalition is...

Here are contributor Jessica Delfino's ideas for some last minute holiday gifts on the cheap: BAGELS, BIALYS and RUGELAH, OH MY!: Baked goods make every celebration even more special. My mother insists I bring two dozen bagels from Kossar's (267...

That time of year again.  Holiday lights are being hung around/above the Lower East Side (seen here at Orchard and Grand streets) courtesy of the Lower East Side Business Improvement District.

Today's Lower East Side restaurant news: The Daily News says chef Hung Huynh has "clearly got something to prove (at The General on the Bowery). And he’s doing it with a thoughtful, precise and surprisingly well-executed menu that’s better than...

Time is winding down to finish up your Christmas shopping.  But no fear, the LES has you covered! Here's the latest installment of our "Keeping it Local" holiday guide. Delicate Raymond at 73 Orchard Street has a wide selection of...

Here's another edition of our local holiday shopping guide. Enjoy. The Tenement Museum is featuring $30 gift ideas for under $30.  There's the classic Greek diner ceramic mug for $12.95, or how about the always-popular New York subway puzzle for...

Here's your weekend edition of our "keeping it local" holiday guide.  Remember: keep sending us your shopping, dining and event ideas to tips@thelodownny.com. Tonight Fourth Arts Block is saying so long to its cafe by throwing a holiday party from...

We continue our "keeping it local" holiday guide today with more suggestions from the neighborhood: It's hard to beat Lower East Side institution Economy Candy when it comes to "can't miss," crowd-pleasing gifts.  The options are way too numerous to...