The issue of racial diversity in the leadership of CB3 became a hot topic during this past Tuesday night's full board meeting. The conversation was initiated by an African-American board member, Ayo Harrington, who sent a letter to Gigi...
There's always been an awkward dance between the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and local community boards. The SLA is obligated to take into account community concerns before deciding whether to approve liquor license applications, but the process is often...
There are five new members of Community Board 3. The appointees were selected by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and local City Council members. Here they are:
Enrique Cruz, a local businessman and the head of ALBOR, the Association of...
There's some big news from Community Board 3's just-released April liquor agenda docket. According to the agenda (and confirmed by CB3's office), Ulli Rimkus, owner of the legendary Lower East Side bar, Max Fish, is applying for a permit...
Let's take a moment to geek out on some charts just released by the Manhattan Borough President's office regarding this year's community board applicants. Today the office is beginning to interview nearly 600 applicants who applied to serve on...
In our update of the Essex Crossing development project last week, we mentioned that residents would soon be asked for their input regarding a park being planned on Broome Street. We now have details for the first meeting. It'll...
Community Board 3 is out with the agenda for its March liquor license hearing. Items of interest below East Houston Street include: a sidewalk cafe application for Norman's Cay (74 Orchard St.); a new license for the Foundation club...
The city's Department of Transportation is taking another crack at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety at Delancey and Bowery streets, one of the most dangerous intersections in the neighborhood. Last night, Sean Quinn, DOT planning coordinator, outlined the changes...
Sol Moscot is the darling of celebrities and fashion models, but last night a committee of Community Board 3 was not exactly star-struck. Dr. Harvey Moscot, who runs the world-famous eyewear company, and his son, Zack, representing the fifth...
The campaign to co-name a Lower East Side street corner in honor of the Beastie Boys will get another shot before Community Board 3's transportation committee next month. Yesterday afternoon, CB3 Chairperson Gigi Li told The Lo-Down she made...
