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History

The Difference a Decade Makes: Grand & Essex Streets

The Lower East Side is, obviously, constantly changing, and it seems as though the changes are coming faster than ever. But sometimes those of us who walk the streets of the LES every day don't notice the stark transformation...

Enjoy a Passover “Nosh & Stroll” This Weekend With the Museum at Eldridge

A fun way to celebrate Passover is with our friends at the Museum at Eldridge Street. They will be leading their annual "Passover Nosh & Stroll" this Sunday. Activities at the synagogue start off with Passover treats - chocolate-covered...

A Look at St. Patrick Day Parade’s Lower East Side Roots

Editor' note: In honor of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, TLD columnist Eric Ferrara of the LES History Project takes a look back at the origins of one of New York's most famous parades: St. Patrick holds a special place...
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A Brief History of Public Housing on the LES

Editor's note: The New York City Housing Authority's decision to lease some of its property for luxury development has focused new attention on public housing on the Lower East Side. Eric Ferrara of the LES History project takes a...

LES History: The Food Riots of 1917

Editor’s note: Today we have the second installment of our new LES history series with Eric Ferrara, the founder of the Lower East Side History Project: It is hard for us to imagine not having a C-Town nearby or a...

Looking at the LES’s Presidential Connections

Editor's note: Today we're kicking off a new LES history series with Eric Ferrara, the founder of the Lower East Side History Project.  In honor of President's Day, Eric looks at the enduring allure of this neighborhood to occupants...
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Tenement Museum’s New Shop Life Tour Connects Past and Present

If you're looking for a fun holiday activity to do with friends or family visiting from out of town, "Shop Life," the Tenement Museum's new interactive tour is an interesting way to spend a few hours. It examines...
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You Can Now Apply to Serve on Community Board 3

If you're interested in volunteering to serve on your community board, applications are now open. Appointments to New York...

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