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Today in History October 15 1529 – The Siege of Vienna ends when Austria routs the invading Ottoman forces, ending its European expansion. 1582 – Adoption of the Gregorian calendar begins, eventually leading to near-universal adoption. 1783 – The Montgolfier brothers’ hot air balloon makes the first human ascent, piloted by Jean-Franзois Pilвtre de Rozier....

Today’s Calendar October 15, 2019 8AM Bird Walk at The Battery with NYC Audubon The Battery Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. The walk will be led by Gabriel Willow, an educator from NYC Audubon. Gabriel is an experienced birder and naturalist, and is well-versed in the...

EYES TO THE SKY October 15 – 27, 2019 Morning stars for late risers, meteors The evening sky at 7:30 p.m. on October 14, 2019. Great Square of Pegasus, upper left. Milky Way sweeps up through the Summer Triangle. Diagram: Judy Isacoff/Starry Night I am always giddy at the turning point of the season when...

Lower Manhattan’s Local News The Broadsheet Inc. | 212-912-1106 | editor@ebroadsheet.com | ebroadsheet.com Joint Pains City Hall Hints at Scaled-Back Plan for Lower Manhattan Jail, While Pushing Ahead on Plan for New Prison Downtown A rendering that illustrates the bulk and shape of the 45-story, 1.27 million-square-foot prison complex that Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes to...

Lower Manhattan’s Local News The Broadsheet Inc. | 212-912-1106 | editor@ebroadsheet.com | ebroadsheet.com The Weekend Calendar of Events   in Lower Manhattan for October 12 & 13 This weekend calendar is sponsored by 3E3 Industrial-inspired, full-floor, three-bedroom condos steps from the Bowery.  Exclusive sales and marketing by The Freiberg-Cella Team | Compass. Click here to schedule an appointment. Open House: Sunday (10/13): 12:00pm-1:30pm...

Lower Manhattan’s Local News The Broadsheet Inc. | 212-912-1106 | editor@ebroadsheet.com | ebroadsheet.com Festina Lente City to Reduce Speed Limit on West Side Highway Tomorrow Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, October 12), the City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin installing signs on the five-mile length of the West Side Highway between Battery Place and West 59th Street,...