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Downtown Alliance Statement on Reopening of Peter Minuit Plaza and Downtown Alliance Information Kiosk

5/12/2011

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  New York, N.Y. (May 12, 2011) – Downtown Alliance Chairman Robert R. Douglass and President Elizabeth H. Berger issued the following statement today celebrating the opening of Peter Minuit Plaza and the dedication of... read more >>

Tourism Reaches New Heights in Lower Manhattan

2/17/2011

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Tourism has increased by nearly 30 percent in Lower Manhattan since 2008 and the number of hotels in the district has more than tripled since 2001, according to the Alliance for Downtown New York, which manages Lower Manhattan... read more >>

Downtown Alliance Welcomes Doubletree Hotel to Lower Manhattan

12/23/2010

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The aroma of fresh chocolate chip cookies now wafts over Lower Manhattan. A 399-room Doubletree Hotel—along with its famous cookies—opened on December 14 at 8 Stone Street, marking the fifth hotel opening in Lower Manh... read more >>

Downtown Alliance Offers Lunchtime Holiday Shopping Ideas in the District

12/1/2010

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The Alliance for Downtown New York today announced a series of lunchtime holiday shopping excursions for busy shoppers hoping to complete all of their holiday gift purchases during lunch hour. “With more than 1,000 shops and... read more >>

Downtown Alliance President Elizabeth H. Berger, Museum Officials Unveil Downtown Culture Pass

11/3/2010

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Downtown Alliance President Elizabeth H. Berger joined several Lower Manhattan museum officials Wednesday at the Museum of American Finance to unveil the Downtown Culture Pass—a three-day ticket that provides admission, shop... read more >>

A Dozen Reasons Why Lower Manhattan is the Place to Be

10/25/2010

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There are certain things about Lower Manhattan most New Yorkers know: It’s a global center of commerce. It has narrow, winding streets, unlike Midtown’s grid. It’s a subway nexus. But not everyone understands how... read more >>

DOWNTOWN DIALOGUE: Heaven in the Harbor

9/1/2010

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I often think that Lower Manhattan has everything in one square mile, so it should come as no surprise that there is a little bit of heaven 800 yards off shore. An antidote to the craziness and action I love about New York City, G... read more >>

It’s Hot Outside — Downtown Alliance Presents 10 Ways to Stay Cool in the Sizzling Heat

8/4/2010

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With temperatures again rising into the 90s and New York City coming off the second-hottest month in its history, the Alliance for Downtown New York has come up with 10 ways for you to stay cool amid sizzling August temperatures.... read more >>

River To River Festival and Downtown Alliance Free Movie Nights Continue Thursday with Auntie Mame

8/2/2010

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The River To River Festival, New York City’s largest free summer arts program, continues its free movie nights on the Elevated Acre series this Thursday with the 1958 classic, Auntie Mame. The Alliance for Downtown New York... read more >>

Go Fourth! Downtown Alliance Offers Sizzling List Of Cool Stuff to Do This Weekend in Lower Manhattan

6/29/2010

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The Alliance for Downtown New York has compiled a list of fun ideas for visitors and residents who want to make the most of their July 4 weekend. Check out the cool stuff that’s happening all over Lower Manhattan—from... read more >>

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LOWER MANHATTAN VIDEO


Lower Manhattan is the place to be! This Downtown Alliance video highlights Lower Manhattan as a prime destination in which to work, live, play and visit.