Here's an update on local spots that are open for pick-up and delivery. We're also highlighting how some local shops, venues and organizations are staying creative, by adapting their offerings to suit our current "on-line-only" reality:
Thanks for this magical photo taken on the Lower East Side last night by Jennifer Rucker, who wrote: "After a day of terrible rain and wind, the weather clears up in time for the nightly clapping. Something we all...
A local resident sent along these uplifting video clips. The Lo-Down reader noticed Ghanian drummer, Amos Gabia, coming out every evening at 7pm to honor our essential workers, noting "... he's become our highlight in these gloomy days. We'd...
As coronavirus lockdown is in full swing in New York, some pharmacies and a few stores in the Lower East Side and Chinatown are requiring that customers wear masks or face coverings. These are just some of the measures retailers are taking to protect staff and customers from COVID-19 spread...
Here's a local group of a group of entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and product managers inspired by Governor Cuomo’s call to action. If you can donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our healthcare workers or if you are in need...
A sign, draped over the Delancey Street overpass, says it all in these days of COVID-19. Photo from LES resident Tommy Loeb, who writes: "Thank You from Lower East Side Community."
New York City residents hunkered down at home are honoring the health care and essential workers who are on the front lines, during this time of COVID-19, every evening at 7:00pm. This was taken on Grand Street, last night, on the...
Tompkins Square Library is joining the Zoom revolution with some great options for the whole family, online. They write: 'Here are a few programs that we plan to offer in the next couple of weeks. This is very new to us, so we...
