Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | Andriy Prokopenko took this photo of the abandoned Loew's Canal Theater | Weather: Morning fog and showers off-and-on through the day with a high of 77 | Happening Today: Mayor de Blasio announces a...
In 2009 and 2010, there was a flurry of activity around the historic Loew's Canal Street Theatre: the 1926-27 facade at 31 Canal Street was nominated for landmark status; the owners submitted plans to construct apartments above the massive...
Earlier this week, we spoke with Chinatown banker Thomas Sung, the owner of the Loews Canal Theater (31 Canal Street), about his plans for the recently-landmarked building. Last year, Sung and CREATE, an arts organization in Chinatown, announced...
More now on the future of the Loews Canal Theater (31 Canal), which was partially protected by the Landmarks Preservation Commission earlier this month. The decision was a big victory for preservation activists, who would love to see the...
A trusted source tells us the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted earlier today to protect the historic Loew's Canal Theater. The landmarking covers the 1920's era facade, but not the rest of the sprawling building that snakes around to Ludlow...
It's primary day in New York. One of the highest profile races in the state is centered in the 14th Congressional District, which includes sections of the Lower East Side. Political observers are looking closely at Reshma Saujani's run...
There's been a lot of speculation in the last several months about the fate of the Loew's Canal Theater. This morning, at a hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, we learned a bit more about the intentions of the...
Tomorrow's a big day for neighborhood activists intent on protecting one of the Lower East Side's historic jewels, the Loew's Canal Theater. Back in March, we covered an initial hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It looks all but...
