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Maloney/Saujani Quizzed on WNYC: I think Maloney should go ahead and concede. http://goo.gl/f
Reshma Saujani Makes Her Case for Change: I was hoping for three TV debates. Radio is FDR era technolo
Report: Masaryk Towers Closing Rivington Walkway: One of the insurance issues is the broken walkways at Masary
CB3 Approves "Dining in the Dark" & More: I was one of the residents who spoke out against the propose
Education Department Confirms Girls Prep Reversal: Lisa Thanks for the facts. Let's not forget the most impo
Education Department Confirms Girls Prep Reversal: Rho, I apologize if my syntax was not clear- you and I ap
CB3 Approves "Dining in the Dark" & More: Thanks, I think!
CB3 Approves "Dining in the Dark" & More: Great report! Reading this is so much better than being ther
Education Department Confirms Girls Prep Reversal: "Yet schools like Girls Prep have become part of the status
Education Department Confirms Girls Prep Reversal: Great suggestion, KW. Let's hope they are listening now!

James Fuentes Gallery Set to Open at 55 Delancey

CB3′s September Liquor License Applications

From Vision Disturbance by Christina Masciotti, a current production directed by Richard Maxwell is at Abrons Arts Center.

Vision Disturbance Comes to Abrons Arts Center

September 3rd, 2010

Hester Street Fair Saturday Only This Weekend

The Hester Street Fair will be open for business tomorrow – they’re planning a holiday weekend cookout – but the Fair is taking Sunday off. The green market on Essex Street, however, WILL be operating as usual on Sunday.

September 2nd, 2010

Intern for The Lo-Down This Fall

Are you a journalism student in search of a great internship? The Lo-Down is now accepting applications for the fall semester. Our interns are assigned a specific news beat, and are called on to develop/report/write stories relevant to that subject. Available beats this year include: development issues (gentrification, housing, land use), education, crime and the arts. Gain valuable experience reporting in one of the most fascinating communities in New York City and helping to build a dynamic online news site on the Lower East Side. Resumes should be emailed to: info@thelodownny.com.

August 25th, 2010

A Little Break

We’ve escaped to a secret mountain location for a brief respite. The Lo-Down will be back on Tuesday.

August 20th, 2010

Daily Show Features Book on 1896 Heat Wave

Edward Kohn, the author of the “Great Heat Wave of 1896,” has been getting lots of media exposure. A couple of days ago, he visited Jon Stewart on the Daily Show, discussing “Theodore Roosevelt’s bold move to save the lives of poor people on the Lower East Side.”

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

Edward Kohn

www.thedailyshow.com

Daily Show Full Episodes

Political Humor

Tea Party

August 19th, 2010

Chinatown Working Group Tiff, Shelly’s Schtick, McNally vs. the Post

Chinatown groups say city has too much control over community based planning process (DNA Info).

“Shelly’s Schtick.” (Post)

Congressional candidate Reshma Saujani is dissatisfied with her debate agreement with rival Rep. Carolyn Maloney (Daily News).

Andrea Peyser bravely risks her life to investigate the new 2nd Avenue bike lanes (Post). Continue reading Chinatown Working Group Tiff, Shelly’s Schtick, McNally vs. the Post

August 7th, 2010

Kavanagh Weighs in on Girls Prep Situation

State Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh is now out with a statement on the Girls Prep matter:

Earlier this week the State ruled that the New York City Department of Education has failed to meet its legal obligations to consider the needs of the P94 school community and to publicly disclose its plans for addressing these needs before reducing the space allocated to P94 in order to accommodate the expansion of Girls Prep Charter School. The Department’s mishandling of this matter and its announcement that it will nonetheless proceed with its plans are troubling on a number of levels. Continue reading Kavanagh Weighs in on Girls Prep Situation

August 5th, 2010

Community Wire

Educational Alliance: Job Fair for after school programs August 16th.

Grand Street Settlement: Grand Coalition of Seniors performing at Baruch Houses Family Day Saturday.

Abrons Arts Center: register for classes online.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Urban Word NYC Summer Justice Poets Performance feat, today at 3pm. Free.

July 28th, 2010

Displaced Residents Receive Donations

As you might recall, several local businesses got together after the devastating Grand Street fire in April to raise money for displaced residents. On Monday, the money was distributed to more than three dozen families. The benefit was sponsored by the restaurants An Choi, Barrio Chino, Cafe El Portal, La Esquina and Lovely Day. An Choi owner Tuan Bui told us $6400 was raised. Councilmember Margaret Chin helped connect the business owners with Asian Americans for Equality, which facilitated the distribution of the money.

July 23rd, 2010

Friday Afternoon News Links

Fire breaks out above BaoHaus (DNA Info).

Floating pools in the East River? Yes please! (Curbed).

More bike lane banter (Village Voice, inspired by EV Grieve).

July 23rd, 2010

Good Morning!

Image from haruko16's Flickr photostream.

Look for a high of 87 today with afternoon thunderstorms. 95 and partly cloudy tomorrow and 91 with a chance of showers on Sunday. Enjoy the weekend!

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