Sailing and the North Cove Marina

To the Editor: cc: Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh We are writing in support of the North Cove Marina Management of the North Cove. We are a new family to Battery Park City. One of the primary reasons we moved to the area was the beautiful, accessible and family-friendly North Cove waterfront and the Manhattan Yacht Club’s...
Little girl at marina

Exercising the Franchise

Today (Tuesday, November 4) is election day. Any resident of Lower Manhattan (or, for that matter, New York City) can find the location of their polling place by visiting this website. For an even-handed, non-partisan guide to candidates, issues, and races (including web links to all sides in each contest), please visit here. In addition...

November 4th

1333 – Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani 1646 – Massachusetts uses death penalty for denying that Holy Bible is God’s word 1841 – First wagon train arrives in California 1845 – First nationally-observed uniform election day in US 1862 – Dr. Richard...
SS Pacific
The 19th century steam ship SS Pacific, which in 1875 collided with the Orpheus and sank near Cape Flattery, WA, USA. From a painting commissioned in the ship's early career. Picture attributed to BC Archives.

Frightening Fun: Eve of All Hallows Festivities

Halloween fun abounds Downtown today. From 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Trinity Church will host Hometown Halloween in its historic churchyard, where costumed kids are invited to sip cider, play in the photo booth, and trick or treat among the gravestones, while also meeting historic characters, many of whom are buried there. At 7:00 pm, families...
Man with Halloween Sign
Scary Enough?

Photographer and Downtown Resident Brings Discerning Eye to Local Cityscape

Since moving to Battery Park City in 2003, photographer Jay Fine has documented the life and landscapes of Lower Manhattan. During his distinguished 40-year career, he served as a senior CBS and NBC executive, and co-founded two technology companies, while his photography appeared in international publications such as National Geographic, Popular Photography and many news...
"Blue Hour Jersey City" Photo by Jay Fine