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

An Ounce of Prevention:

Lower Manhattan is responding to the West African Ebola crisis (along with the prospect of the disease spreading here) in a variety of ways. Trinity Church has announced a grant of $300,000 toward the local response in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, where the funds will be used to provide medical supplies for health workers,...
Ebola Hospital in Sierra Leone
Life Support: Facilities treating Ebola patients in West Africa, like Kenema Hospital in Sierra Leone, will get financial support from a $300,000 grant by Trinity Church

October 28th – This Day in History

306 – Mark Aurelius Valerius Maxentius proclaimed emperor of Rome 969 – Byzantine troops occupy Antioch (in modern Syria) 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers Cuba and claims it for Spain 1636 – Harvard University founded 1746 – Peruvian cities of Lima and Callao demolished by earthquake, 18,000 die 1776 – Battle of White Plains; Washington...
Original Macy's Store