The Battle Over P.S. 64 Continues

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

The fate of a vacant school building has residents up in arms against the property’s owner By Adam Janos The long battle between Gregg Singer of Singer Financial Corporation and residents of the East Village over the fate of the old P.S. 64 building went another round this week, with the East Village Community Coalition
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Wireless Comes to More Subway Stations

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced the addition of wireless services to 30 new subway stations in Manhattan. Downtown stations which will now have WiFi access include five 14th Street stations. Wireless users will be able to log on for free at the 8th Avenue A,C,E and L train lines; the 7th Avenue 1,2,3 lines and
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Controversy Over Cooper Union Tuition

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

The Cooper Union Board of Trustees recently voted to end Cooper Union’s universal free scholarship program in 2014. The school’s small size and selective admissions process allowed the tuition-free program to endure for 150 years. Students will continue to receive an automatic scholarship and financial aid and admissions will be “need-blind” according to the school.
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P.S. 150 Parents React to DOE’s Plan to Relocate School to Chelsea

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown, Uncategorized

P.S. 150 Principal Jenny Bonnet sent a letter to parents informing them their children’s school would be moving from its Tribeca location to Chelsea after one more year in its current spot. Bonnet said the Department of Education and the school would work together to make this transition as smooth as possible, including using school
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Arts Grants Support Local Institutions

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

The National Endowment for the Arts announced grants for local cultural institutions The National Endowment for the Arts recently released their grants for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, and several major cultural institutions downtown and throughout Manhattan reaped the benefits of the extra funds. Downtown, Tribeca Film Institute received $100,000 for a professional development program and
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

Ways to treat your mother to something special this year By Helaina Hovitz Brunch at Betel: Moms Eat Free 51 Grove Street, 212-352-0460, Betelnyc.com With unique smells, textures, and flavors, the Asian infused spin on traditional American brunch fare will satisfy mom’s cravings for sweet, salty, sour, and spicy! Best bets are the Bircher Muesli,
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Midtown East Italian Joint, “Destino” A Mixed Experience

Written by Joanna Fantozzi on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

Destino Scores Points With Service and Atmosphere, but food has not quite come into its own yet As I sat down inside “Destino,” a neighborhood-friendly Italian restaurant at 50th Street and 1st Avenue, I first noticed an elderly woman speaking with her waiter about which wine to order. The waiter remembered which wines she ordered
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How to Turn Bystander Apathy into Action

Written by NYPress on May 1, 2013. Posted in News OTDT, Our Town Downtown

By Kristine Keller Just last week I was strolling down the F train platform, iPod earphones tucked firmly in my ears, grooving to the latest Miguel jam, when I heard a scream. I looked across the platform and saw a pepper-haired woman who had clearly tripped, clutching her knee in pain. After a few moments
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Denim Day Draws Masses

Written by Alissa Fleck on May 1, 2013. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, News OTDT, News Our Town, Our Town, Our Town Downtown, West Side Spirit

Event to raise awareness about sexual violence gets wide support Hundreds of supporters came out to City Hall last week, clad in denim, to kick off Denim Day, an international movement which aims to raise awareness about sexual assault. Numerous elected officials including presidents from each borough, and community based organizations including the New York
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