Downtown Alliance
@downtownny.bsky.social
Managing the Business Improvement District for Lower Manhattan
The Times Square ball drop is one of the world's most famous NYE traditions. But did you know that this celebration originated right here in Lower Manhattan? downtownny.com/news/nye-bal...
The Secret Downtown History of Times Square’s Famous New Year’s Tradition - Downtown Alliance
The Times Square ball drop is one of the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve traditions. But did you know that this celebration has its origins right here in Lower Manhattan?
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December 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Times Square ball drop is one of the world's most famous NYE traditions. But did you know that this celebration originated right here in Lower Manhattan? downtownny.com/news/nye-bal...
From packed movie screenings, to book talks, to interactive events at local spots like the Seaport Museum, LM Live brought hundreds of community members together to learn, eat, dance, watch and connect. downtownny.com/news/lm-live...
LM Live’s 2025 Year-in-Review - Downtown Alliance
This was a busy year for LM Live.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
From packed movie screenings, to book talks, to interactive events at local spots like the Seaport Museum, LM Live brought hundreds of community members together to learn, eat, dance, watch and connect. downtownny.com/news/lm-live...
Head to City Acres Market at 70 Pine St. for one of the best lunch deals in town. downtownny.com/news/dollar-...
Tacos for a Dollar? In 2025? - Downtown Alliance
Find an incredible lunch deal inside City Acres Market at 70 Pine St.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Head to City Acres Market at 70 Pine St. for one of the best lunch deals in town. downtownny.com/news/dollar-...
Say goodbye to 2025 at one of these downtown affairs. downtownny.com/news/nye-par...
Eat, Drink and Be Merry at These 2026 NYE Parties - Downtown Alliance
There’s no better place to ring in the new year than Lower Manhattan. The options for dinner, drinks and dancing are fabulous any time of year, let alone the shiniest […]
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December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Say goodbye to 2025 at one of these downtown affairs. downtownny.com/news/nye-par...
The Adventini? A Martini Clock? The Wall Street Hotel's got it all. downtownny.com/news/martini...
Season's Sippings: Downtown's Best Martini Deal Steps It Up for the Holidays - Downtown Alliance
We’ve already crowed about the Wall Street Hotel’s (88 Wall St.) stellar martini happy hour, and here’s one more reason to make it a post-work destination: the Adventini. From December […]
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December 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Adventini? A Martini Clock? The Wall Street Hotel's got it all. downtownny.com/news/martini...
From the glittering lights of Zuccotti Park, to the intricate windows at Printemps, to the massive Christmas trees at the Seaport and on Wall Street, the neighborhood is aglow with the holiday spirit. downtownny.com/news/photo-g...
Photos: Lower Manhattan Gets Lit for the Holidays - Downtown Alliance
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
From the glittering lights of Zuccotti Park, to the intricate windows at Printemps, to the massive Christmas trees at the Seaport and on Wall Street, the neighborhood is aglow with the holiday spirit. downtownny.com/news/photo-g...
Go ice skating, grab a kitschy holiday cocktail, admire a gingerbread city and take in the lights of one of New York City’s best Christmas trees. downtownny.com/news/holiday...
12 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit in Lower Manhattan - Downtown Alliance
It's the best time of the year!
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December 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Go ice skating, grab a kitschy holiday cocktail, admire a gingerbread city and take in the lights of one of New York City’s best Christmas trees. downtownny.com/news/holiday...
The bar’s last day is December 19. downtownny.com/news/irish-p...
Last Call for the Irish Punt - Downtown Alliance
The bar's last day is December 19.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The bar’s last day is December 19. downtownny.com/news/irish-p...
The history of Christmas in New York hasn’t always been so jolly. downtownny.com/news/dark-si...
Downtown Walking Tour Explores the Dark Side of Christmas - Downtown Alliance
It’s undeniable that the holiday season is a magical time in Lower Manhattan. But the history of Christmas in New York hasn’t always been so jolly — in the city’s […]
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December 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The history of Christmas in New York hasn’t always been so jolly. downtownny.com/news/dark-si...
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of soup? downtownny.com/news/where-t...
Four Soups to Get You Through the Cold Season - Downtown Alliance
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of soup? Of course not.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of soup? downtownny.com/news/where-t...
M Social New York Downtown got a recent revamp, and Beast & Butterflies is one of the best things about it. downtownny.com/news/beast-a...
Beast & Butterflies Offers Tapas and Sangria With a View - Downtown Alliance
Beast & Butterflies is now open at M Social New York Downtown (55 Church St.).
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
M Social New York Downtown got a recent revamp, and Beast & Butterflies is one of the best things about it. downtownny.com/news/beast-a...
Jackman and Hudson performed "Sweet Caroline" at Old Mates this week, and they were so good, so good, so good. downtownny.com/news/hugh-ja...
Video: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Croon Like Neil Diamond at Old Mates - Downtown Alliance
A beautiful noise was heard at Old Mates (170 John St.) on Monday night when Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the upcoming biographical drama “Song Sung Blue,” stopped […]
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December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Jackman and Hudson performed "Sweet Caroline" at Old Mates this week, and they were so good, so good, so good. downtownny.com/news/hugh-ja...
It's our 2025 holiday gift guide! downtownny.com/news/holiday...
This Holiday Season, Shop (and Eat) Around the World in One Square Mile - Downtown Alliance
Our 2025 gift guide!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It's our 2025 holiday gift guide! downtownny.com/news/holiday...
Congratulations to Gotham FC for winning the National Women’s Soccer League Championship! downtownny.com/news/gotham-...
Photos: NYC Celebrates Gotham FC’s Championship Win - Downtown Alliance
Congratulations to the winners!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congratulations to Gotham FC for winning the National Women’s Soccer League Championship! downtownny.com/news/gotham-...
No spoilers, but this year's gift guide will take you to some exciting places. Stay tuned! downtownny.com/news/gift-gu...
Coming Soon: Our 2025 Gift Guide! - Downtown Alliance
You could order another big screen TV on sale. Or, you could shop small and local this holiday season and benefit both yourself and one of your favorite downtown businesses. […]
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
No spoilers, but this year's gift guide will take you to some exciting places. Stay tuned! downtownny.com/news/gift-gu...
Now in its 102nd year, the festivities will take place at Wall and Broad streets on Thursday, December 4. downtownny.com/news/nyse-tr...
‘Tis the Season for the NYSE Tree Lighting - Downtown Alliance
Now in its 102nd year, the festivities will take place on Thursday, December 4.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Now in its 102nd year, the festivities will take place at Wall and Broad streets on Thursday, December 4. downtownny.com/news/nyse-tr...
These streets will be closed on Monday morning for a ticker-tape parade celebrating Gotham FC's championship win. downtownny.com/news/gotham-...
Ticker-Tape Parade Takes Broadway on Monday for Gotham FC Win - Downtown Alliance
Can you feel it? Soccer fever is quickly sweeping the city with the anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eight World Cup games, including the final, will be hosted […]
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November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
These streets will be closed on Monday morning for a ticker-tape parade celebrating Gotham FC's championship win. downtownny.com/news/gotham-...
To mark the post-Revolution end of British rule in New York, join the Lower Manhattan Historical Association on November 22 for a special commemoration event. downtownny.com/news/evacuat...
Travel Back to Evacuation Day - Downtown Alliance
On November 25, 1783, as part of an agreement between the American and British forces at the end of the Revolutionary War, the British Army left New York City and […]
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November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
To mark the post-Revolution end of British rule in New York, join the Lower Manhattan Historical Association on November 22 for a special commemoration event. downtownny.com/news/evacuat...
It's our 30th anniversary this week, and we're celebrating our biggest highlights. downtownny.com/news/adny-30...
Video: Downtown Alliance Turns 30 - Downtown Alliance
It's our 30th anniversary, and we're self-celebrating.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It's our 30th anniversary this week, and we're celebrating our biggest highlights. downtownny.com/news/adny-30...
Even if you have plans with relatives on actual Thanksgiving, getting together for Friendsgiving is a fun way to connect with pals and make your own traditions. downtownny.com/news/friends...
Four Festive Friendsgiving Ideas to Be Thankful For - Downtown Alliance
The holidays aren’t only for family time.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Even if you have plans with relatives on actual Thanksgiving, getting together for Friendsgiving is a fun way to connect with pals and make your own traditions. downtownny.com/news/friends...
Aiden Sterlin, 18, runs Tacos del Barrio on Nassau and John streets. downtownny.com/news/tacos-d...
A Wunderkind Taco Teen Is Slinging Cheap Eats in the Nabe - Downtown Alliance
18-year-old Aiden Sterlin opened Tacos del Barrio on Nassau Street in October.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Aiden Sterlin, 18, runs Tacos del Barrio on Nassau and John streets. downtownny.com/news/tacos-d...
Lower Manhattan got a new bookstore this fall, and this one’s a gift for the kids downtownny.com/news/words-o...
Words on Warren Is a Literary Wonderland for Children - Downtown Alliance
Lower Manhattan's newest bookshop is perfect for young readers.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Lower Manhattan got a new bookstore this fall, and this one’s a gift for the kids downtownny.com/news/words-o...
Don’t be a Scrooge — grab your tickets today! downtownny.com/news/christm...
Bah, Humbug: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at PAC NYC - Downtown Alliance
Don't be a Scrooge — get your tickets today!
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November 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Don’t be a Scrooge — grab your tickets today! downtownny.com/news/christm...
NYC Ferry riders, here’s some news you can use: Starting on December 8, you’ll see some changes to the ferry schedule, including new stops and routes. downtownny.com/news/nyc-fer...
Big Changes to the NYC Ferry Coming in December - Downtown Alliance
Starting on December 8, you’ll see some changes to the ferry schedule, including new stops and routes.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NYC Ferry riders, here’s some news you can use: Starting on December 8, you’ll see some changes to the ferry schedule, including new stops and routes. downtownny.com/news/nyc-fer...
We’ve rounded up several organizations in the neighborhood where you can donate money, food and clothing to those in need. downtownny.com/news/food-co...
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We’ve rounded up several organizations in the neighborhood where you can donate money, food and clothing to those in need. downtownny.com/news/food-co...