Lower East Side Links

Churches being closed by the New York Archdiocese, including Church of the Nativity, celebrate their final services today (EV Grieve).

A prep school teacher is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student in a bathroom at the Lit Lounge (Daily News).

The James Cohan Gallery in Chelsea is expanding to the Lower east Side. A new location will open at 291 Grand St. in October (NYT).

Mapping New York’s hottest subway platforms. A recent spot check showed 79 degrees on the F train platform at Delancey Street, 81 degrees at East broadway. The median temperature at all stations checked was 84 (WNYC).

The Times says the Ludlow Hotel “wins high marks for its neighborhood feel and is a smart choice for travelers looking for an authentic sense of place away from the crowds.” (NYT)

Meet the young curator bringing a bit of the Lower East Side gallery vibe to Los Angeles (NYT).