by Mike Hammer | Jun 24, 2014 | Culture, Music
The Modern Electric And Old Man Canyon Summer 2014 Tour Two up-and-coming bands are coming to Lower Manhattan’s Mercury Lounge on June 24. The Modern Electric will open the show, a four-man cinematic pop band from Cleveland. Critics rave about their captivating...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 24, 2014 | Business, News, Real Estate
Image: P.J. Clarke’s Downtown real estate is no joke. Over the past few years Lower Manhattan has become the new hot spot for high-end retail, dining, and entertainment. P.J. Clarke’s stayed ahead of the trend by moving into its Battery Park City location back...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 21, 2014 | Lifestyle, Living
Downtown’s new Lifestyle and Family editor, Denise Courter, outlines the advantages of bringing up little ones in lower Manhattan. By Denise Courter Raising kids in New York is exciting and fun, but it also comes with unique challenges, square footage being the...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 21, 2014 | Culture
State senator William Tweed was riding high in the early months of 1871. By Terry Golway Just a few months earlier, he had pushed through a new charter for the city, creating a four-member board that oversaw the city’s finances. Tweed himself was a member of the new...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 19, 2014 | Culture, Entertainment, Events
Lower Manhattan is a cultural epicenter with streets peppered with art, music, and history. The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is keenly aware of this fact, and works to showcase this rich downtown culture. Once a year the council holds the River to River...