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New Neighbor: Slo Slo Studio Comes to Henry Street

A new community ceramics studio, Slo Slo Studio, offering classes as well as memberships, has opened on the corner of Henry Street and Rutgers. I recently talked with the founders, Tra Nguyen and Jon Wang, about their new endeavor...

Pop-up Redemption Center Holds “Make it 10 Cents” Event on Friday, May 26

On May 26th, Sure We Can and the Canal Street Research Association are holding a one-day, pop up redemption center at the Columbus Park Pavilion, where they will simulate the passage of the "Bigger Better Bottle Bill," and all...

Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Camp at Chinatown YMCA! (Sponsored) 

Y Summer Camp is the place where imaginations soar, curiosity reigns, and every child discovers a summer designed for them. Here, kids grow bolder, braver, brighter – ready for what’s next. An unforgettable language immersion experience filled with discovery, culture,...
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Lion Dance Season Has Begun

A great shot by the photographer and videographer @mingomatic. Now that Lunar New Year festivities have begun, he writes: "Even in the depths of restaurants, the dance continues." Send us your neighborhood shots: tips@thelodownny.com or tag us on instagram...

“Wang Contemporary” Makes Its Public Debut in Historic Chinatown Building February 20

Last summer we noted that fashion designer Alexander Wang and his mother, Ying Wang, purchased the landmark-protected former Citizens Savings Bank at 58 Bowery in Chinatown for $9.5 million. In the past few days, you may have seen the...

Lunar New Year Festivities Kick Off in Chinatown

Photo: Chinatown YMCA Lunar New Year celebration; Saturday February 7; Photo by Louis Chan. Lunar New Year will be officially celebrated Tuesday, February 17. The celebrations continue in Chinatown throughout the month and into March. The annual Firecracker Ceremony and...
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Think! Chinatown Announces Final Night Market

Chinatown Night Market, photo credit: Francis Wu Think!Chinatown has announced it will end its “Chinatown Night Market” event series at Forsyth Plaza this Friday, August 15th from *:00 - 11:30pm. The summer series started in 2021 as a project for pandemic...

Designer Alexander Wang Purchases Landmarked Chinatown Bank Building

The fashion designer Alexander Wang is the new owner of one of the most conspicuous buildings in Chinatown: the former Citizens Savings Bank, a city landmark, at 58 Bowery (at Canal Street). As Crain's first reported, two family trusts...

The Lo-Down Culture Cast – Public Artist Laura Nova

Lower East Side artist and activist Laura Nova spoke with The Lo-Down Culture Cast host Traven Rice about creating inter-generational projects with a wide array of people from the Lower East Side neighborhood. Nova is an artist, educator, and...
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Lunar New Year Begins Today

Chinese New Year is upon us! The Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony takes place today in Sara D. Roosevelt Park from 11am-4pm. The official Lunar New Year Parade and Festival takes place Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1:00pm. Celebratory...
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Wu’s Wonton King on East Broadway is Under New Ownership

There have been some recent changes at Wu's Wonton King, the popular Cantonese spot at 165 East Broadway. Derek...

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