by Grace A. Capobianco | Apr 7, 2026 | Business, Downtown Highlights, Downtown News, Health, News
In the heart of New York City, a quiet revolution in childhood development is taking shape. Complete Playground NYC is emerging as a leading inclusive playground in NYC, designed for children of all abilities to learn, play, and grow together. A Vision Born...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 24, 2026 | Dining, Downtown Highlights, Downtown News, Outdoor
Rendering courtesy of the Trust for Governors Island. A little something to whet your appetite! Smorgasburg is coming to Governors Island! Opening in May 2026, Six Coasts by Smorgasburg will occupy 32,000 square feet of waterfront on Governors Island. Drawing on six...
by Samantha Castaneda | Feb 18, 2026 | Downtown Highlights, NYC, Theater
photo credit Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade If you think you know how Romeo and Juliet ends, think again. I finally made it over to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre last week to see & Juliet, and honestly? I haven’t had that much fun at a show in a long time. It’s...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 22, 2025 | Book Club, Culture, Downtown Highlights, Family, Fashion, Music, NYC, Sightseeing, Theater, Uncategorized
The Doris Dear Christmas Special in New York at the Triad Theatre On December 19th and 20th, the Triad Theater was alive with holiday cheer as an all-star cast and orchestra, led by the incomparable Doris Dear (aka Ray DeForest), took the stage. Accompanied by Blake...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 4, 2025 | Design, Dining, Downtown Eats Guides, Downtown Highlights, NYC, Shopping, Sightseeing
Start your Holiday Season at Ladurée a classic French Patisserie and Boutique in their new location in Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center. Just steps away from NYC’s iconic Ice Skating Rink and NYC’s Christmas Tree affording revelers to sip a hot chocolate with a...
by DOWNTOWN News | Jul 15, 2025 | Culture, Downtown Highlights
The Abandoned Islands sailing tour offered by Classic Harbor Line is catnip to the urban explorer. Leaving from Pier 62 aboard The Manhattan ship, the tour takes you through the majestic waters of the Hudson to the mysterious waters of the East River, which we learned...
