Here's something for small business owners who have struggled to secure conventional loans. Tomorrow evening, there will be a presentation at Community Board 3's economic development committee from UBS Community Affairs.  The global finance firm, in partnership with California-based...
As 2013 draws to a close, we would like to thank the more than 50 advertisers who supported The Lo-Down online and in print this year. They helped make it possible for us to continue covering the neighborhood month...
Beyond Martial Arts, a business that was previously located on Attorney Street, has a nice new home: the Nike-renovated gym at Masaryk Towers on Columbia Street.
Over the weekend, there was an open house in the new facility, located...
The Center for an Urban Future is out with its annual report on chain stores in New York City. While the overall numbers on the Lower East Side are still relatively low compared with other neighborhoods, the survey indicates...
Back in September, we noted that Bob Zuckerman had stepped down as executive director of the Lower East Side Business Improvement District. Now he has a new job.
Several New Jersey publications have reported that he's the new head...
From our October magazine, a monthly roundup of new businesses on the Lower East Side.
Antler Beer & Wine Dispensary (123 Allen St.), a new venture from proprietors James Hendrick and Scott Garry that opened in August, is a...
From the September issue of our print magazine, a roundup of new businesses on the Lower East Side:
Vanity Projects (99 Chrystie St.) is the brainchild of nail technician and video art aficionado Rita de Alencar Pinto, who combined...
Back in May we noted the impending arrival of another chain store on the Lower East Side - a Dunkin' Donuts franchise at 351 Grand St. Now the promotional push has begun, as you can see from the signage...
If you haven't walked past Grand Street (near Clinton) lately, here's the new signage outside the 7-Eleven store poised to open in a commercial strip owned by the Seward Park Co-op.  Last month, 7-Eleven officials said they envisioned a...
