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Coastal Resiliency Flip-up Gates Have Arrived on the Lower East Side

City leaders from multiple agencies Monday (2/25/25) demonstrated recent progress in the coastal flood protection project along the East River by showing off new flip-up flood gates under FDR Drive. The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resiliency (BMCR) project promises to use...

Manhole Explosion Shuts Down Grand Street

A manhole explosion has shut down Grand Street between Clinton Street and Pitt Street. The explosion occurred near Saint Mary's Church at 425 Grand Street early yesterday morning due to a fault in a secondary wire that Con Edison...

Extinction Rebellion Blocks FDR Traffic in Climate Protest

A Lo-Down reader sent in photos as activists from the global (and local) organization Extinction Rebellion effectively shut down northbound traffic on the FDR highway yesterday near the southern tip of East River Park. Protesters sat in the middle...
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Bike Traffic Continues to Grow Over East River Bridges

It's no secret that the bicycling boom accelerated in New York during the panemic. A city report released last week provides more evidence of what most New Yorkers already knew. On Thursday, NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman...

Tips for Traveling Safely on a Charter Bus in New York (Sponsored)

It’s still a good idea to stay home if you can, but at National Charter Bus, we understand that sometimes you need to travel for work, school, or religious observances. When you have to find group transportation in New...

Employee Shuttle Service Now Available in New York City (Sponsored)

Top 3 Perks of Employee Shuttle Service in NYC Booking long-term employee shuttle service in New York City for your business can set you far above the rest in the city. Shuttle rentals are privately operated, cleaner and more...
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5 Reasons an Employee Shuttle Service Can Help Your Business (Sponsored)

As New York City residents begin thinking about returning to the old routine, many companies are coming up with ways to start the return-to-work process on the right foot. What’s one of the best ways you can improve your workforce’s...

Corlears Hook Service Reduced, as Lower East Side Ferry Route Eliminated

While limited service will be offered from the Corlears Hook landing, NYC Ferry has announced the permanent elimination of its Lower East Side route, effective Monday, May 18. NYC Ferry reports ridership has sunk dramatically during the coronavirus outbreak, up...

Another Company Seeks Permit For Bus Stop Used By Operator in Fatal Crash

On Tuesday evening, Community Board 3's transportation committee will consider an application from an additional bus operator seeking to use a curbside location at 59 Canal St., between Allen and Orchard streets. If approved, the company, LX Transportation LLC,...
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Get Your Free Bike Helmet at Sara D. Roosevelt Park Sunday, July 21

The city (Council Member Margaret Chin via DOT, Vision Zero, NYC Parks) is offering free bike helmets at a fitting and distribution event at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in the Pit
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It’s Feeling Like Winter on the Lower East Side

Thanks to Andrea DiFiore who sent along these photos from East River Park yesterday. She wrote: "I braved the...

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