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Seal Park in the Fall

Photo by Robin Schatell

It’s autumn in what locals call “Seal Park.” Formally known as John V. Lindsay East River Park. Thanks to Robin …

Before Sunrise, on Grand Street

Starting your day in the dark can be tough during these early fall mornings, but photographer Jill Gewirtz took a couple great shots …

Evening Sky Along the East River

Here’s a dramatic sky shot at sunset along the East River by @evejosephson.

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You still have one weekend to take in the sights, sounds and foods of the 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. So what better time to feature a photo gallery from the big celebration? Thanks to Roger Bultot for these great images. …

Evening on Division Street

Good morning! Here’s a photo from an evening after a rain storm on Division Street, by Alain Levitt @alainlevitt

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Open Call for Photos to be Included in Exhibition at Abrons Arts Center

In February 2020, Rainbow Shoe Repair: An Unexpected Theater of Flyness will feature community members’ photos taken at the Rainbow Shoe Repair Shop to celebrate the Lower East Side’s sense of style. …

After the Storm

Good Morning! Summer storms bring dramatic sunsets. Here’s a great shot from Amy Robinson.

A Storm Blows In

Here’s a dramatic shot from Lori Weissman; looming storm clouds surrounding One Manhattan Square.

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East River Fireworks

Susan Levinson sent along some nice shots of the fireworks from Independence Day, 2019!

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A Fluffy Reflection on Pike Street

photo by Kama Geary

Here’s a fluffy reflection on the shiny new building at Pike and Division Streets. Photo by Kama Geary. If you …

Spring is in Full Bloom in East River Park

Here’s a gorgeous cherry blossom tree framing the Williamsburg Bridge along the East River Promenade. Photo by Mark Nazimova.

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Sunset Over the Pink Building

Good morning! @alainlevitt caught this early December sunset scene (and a couple SantaCon-ers) at “The Pink Building” on Orchard Street.

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Fall Comes to Corlears Hook Park

Good Morning! At last, the leaves are turning here on the Lower East Side. With such warm temperatures lately it has taken a while, …

Gathering by the East River

Yom Kippur begins at sundown tomorrow evening. Dave Bolotsky took this photo along the East River last night.

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Morning View Across Seward Park

Good morning. Here’s a lovely view, taken by L.J. Martin (@archaicsoul), looking across Seward Park, towards the Forward Building and beyond. The weather is …