From the “better late than never” file, we just got word about a job fair beginning at 3 p.m. The Lower East Side Employment Network is helping Basketball City (opening soon on the East River) fill a variety of positions. The fair is taking place at ... »
19 East Houston Street. Image via Google Maps. The Metropolitan Transit Authority and the NYC Economic Development Corp. have issued a “request for proposals” (RFP’s) for seven sites that the “MTA no longer requires for the transit network.” The prope... »
Today we’re excited to officially announce that The Lo-Down is starting a monthly print magazine. Like the web site, it will be full of Lower East Side news, arts coverage, food features, information about new businesses and event listings. Our firs... »
Photo by myself at Rivington and Clinton Streets, on the Lower East Side. I usually avoid taking street photos that have cars in them, but this well-tagged facade was too neat to pass up. Just to the right, at 158 Rivington Street, is the Rivington Clu... »
Welcome to the Friday shutter report. Know of a restaurant that has met its demise? Let us know. Click here to view the full photogallery. 1) Midtown: Midtown Lunch reports that the 45th Street location of fast food chain Goodburger... »
We all know that myth about New Yorkers being cold and unhelpful to each other is untrue. This week’s proof: someone stopped a bike thief on East Houston Street Monday morning and is trying to return the bike to its rightful owner. This note is posted ... »
Gothamist has some details today about two fundraisers for the family of 12-year old Dashane Santana, who died walking across Delancey Street a week ago. Teresa Pedroza, the girl’s grandmother, has been trying to raise $8500 needed for the funeral and ... »
posted by Houston Street Center, University SettlementPersonal achievement requires hard work and determination and for some people, they need an extra push to do their very be...About Houston Street Center, University Settlement: One of New York's mos... »
