Local arts organizations and venues are offering support for the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests happening throughout the city. Here's a roundup of some of the organizations taking action, offering resources, and even opening up their lobbies (@openyourlobby) for use as rest stops for people participating in the marches:
Uplifting news came from Mayor DeBlasio this week as he announced "Phase 1" reopening for curbside and in-store retail pickup, and non-essential construction and manufacturing, can resume on June 8, 2020.
Memorial Day Weekend 2020 brings a new batch of local spots opening for takeout and delivery, with temporary hours and limited menus, as we continue to shelter at home (*sigh*). Here are some highlights we've added to our updated list - it's getting big!
We all know our local restaurants are facing a desperate situation as shelter-in-place orders remain in effect. Many of our readers are continuing to support Lower East Side/Chinatown restaurants by ordering takeout and delivery. A lot of restaurants and...
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...
The coronavirus outbreak has led to panic buying across New York, including here on the Lower East Side. You've seen the crazy lines and empty shelves at Trader Joe's on Grand Street. Meanwhile, most of the neighborhood's tourist attractions...
According to the NYC Department of Health, there are now 76 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York State and 11 in New York City. Most of the cases are clustered in Westchester County, but unfortunately, Chinatown is paying a...
Don't look now, but March is upon us. So here's a first look at what's coming up at Community Board 3 in the month ahead.
--On Wednesday., March 4, the economic development committee meets to hear about the Lower East...
The Lowline, an audacious plan to create an underground park on the Lower East Side, made a big splash when it was first proposed in 2011. But it faded during the past couple of years without so much as a whimper.
Ernesto’s Cafe and Wine Bar (259 E. Broadway at Montgomery St.) is now open, accompanying the Basque-inspired restaurant from chef Ryan Bartlow (Quality Eats, Frenchette), which debuted in January to glowing reviews.
The cafe, located next door to the restaurant, is open during...
