downtown alliance

Shred-A-Thon / Textile Recycling Event (FREE)

September 20, 2019 by Denise Courter

Join the Downtown Alliance and Wearable Collections for a Zero Waste Event on Sunday, September 22nd. Residents are invited to drop off their unwanted documents, as well as household textiles so that they can be recycled in a safe manner. The event is free to the public and occurs rain or shine. Do your part for the environent and discard your unwanted items with the pros!

Date: Sunday, September 22nd

Time: 9 am – 1 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Hanover Square and Pearl Street

For morei information, please visit their Facebook page HERE.

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Dining Promotion with the Downtown Alliance – Get Low Tuesday – 20% Promo!

July 9, 2019 by Denise Courter

Are you a foodie in FiDi and looking for a great dinner deal? We have it for you! The Downtown Alliance hosts “Get Low Tuesday” a weekly dining deal at a variety of fabulous restaurants in the Financial District/Lower Manhattan. It’s a great chance to explore Lower Manhattan’s hopping food scene, whether for the first time or if it’s one of your faves.

Each “Get Low Tuesday” offer is valid for 20% off dinner for two after 5 pm at the restaurant(s) listed for that specific date. The discount does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity – so please be generous to your servers and tip on the full amount. Get Low offers are not to be combined with any other promotions.

FiDi Families Insiders: There is a limit of two (2) people per party.

Date: Tuesday, July 9th (recurring through August 27th)

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Temple Court at the Beekman Hotel

Age(s): All ages

Promo: 20% off dinner for two

Upcoming Dates:

~~July 16th – Mark Joseph~~

~~July 23rd – Cobble & Co.~~

~~July 30th – Blue Park Kitchen~~

~~August 6th – 10 Corso Como Restaurant and Cafe~~

~~August 13th –~~ Barbalu ~~Restaurant~~

~~August 20th – Trading Post~~

August 27th – Crown Shy

For more information visit their website HERE

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18th Annual River to River Festival 2019

June 18, 2019 by Teresa Wang

Arts and culture are a big part of the fabric of New York City. Lower Manhattan is no exception. Residents and visitors are fortunate to have in our midst, the Lower Manhattan Community Council, which showcases a variety of art exhibits, cultural showcases and so much more. This year, the LMCC as it is known presents the 18th annual River To River Festival, which is Lower Manhattan’s free summer arts festival.

Performances and events (from art exhibits to rooftop movies) celebrate artistic and creative diversity in all its forms throughout spaces in Lower Manhattan. This year’s festival encourages the discovery of what arises when we all slow down. Take advantage of this incredible programming and explore the east and west sides of downtown, from river to river.

Date(s): Tuesday, June 18th through Saturday, June 29th

Various Times & Locations

Fee: Free to attend

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Dine Around Downtown on Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty

May 16, 2019 by Denise Courter

The Downtown Alliance is bringing together the community of downtown restaurants for the annual Dine Around Downtown on May 21st. The foodie event is open to the public and showcases more than 35 restaurants that call downtown home. Tickets will be sold at the event and attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from a large array of participating restaurants. Be on the lookout for the following: Aahar Indian Cuisine; Adrienne’s Pizza Bar; ATRIO Wine Bar and Restaurant; Beckett’s Bar & Grill; Bill’s Bar & Burger; Blue Park Kitchen; Blue Smoke BPC; Bobby Van’s Steakhouse; Cowgirl Seahorse; Crown Shy; Delmonico’s Restaurant; Eataly; Financier Patisserie; Harry’s Café; Harry’s Italian; Insomnia Cookies; The Ketch Brewhouse; Le District; Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina; Manhatta; Morton’s The Steakhouse; Northern Tiger; PARM Battery Park; Route 66 Smokehouse; Sky 55 Bar and Grill; Stone Street Tavern; Stout; Temple Court; The Bailey Restaurant and Bar; The Capital Grille; The Dubliner; The Malt House; The Tuck Room; Underdog; and Wei West.

Other community and cultural events on the Fosun plaza include Sing for Hope Pianos, a yearly initiative that gathers local artists to create pianos that will be displayed on the plaza in June, also a part of Fosun’s 515 Family Day global campaign to promote happiness and well-being n the community. The pianos are then placed in public spaces for public use for ten days before being donated to New York City Public schools.

FiDi Families Insiders: A fun photo contest will be taking place, encouraging attendees to post a photo of each of their food plates on Instagram, using the hashtag #DownIsWhatsUp to enter the contest and win a staycation at the Beekman Hotel.

Date: Tuesday, May 21st

Time: 11am – 3pm

Location: Fosun Plaza at 28 Liberty (between Nassau St. and William St.)

Cost: Free admission. Taste/tickets range in price up to $7

For more information, please visit the website HERE.

This fun food event is co-sponsored by the Fosun Group, which manages 28 Liberty Plaza and the Alliance for Downtown, which serves the Lower Manhattan community.

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17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” in the Financial District

May 10, 2018 by Denise Courter

The Downtown Alliance is bringing together the community of downtown restaurants for the 17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” food event on Tuesday, May 22nd. The foodie event is open to the public and showcases more than 40 restaurants that call downtown home. Tickets will be sold at the event and attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from an impressive list of downtown destinations. Participating restaurants include: Adrienne’s Pizza Bar; Andaz Kitchen and Bar; ATRIO Wine Bar and Restaurant; Battery Gardens; Bavaria Bier Haus; Bay Room; Beckett’s Bar & Grill; Bill’s Bar & Burger; Blue Ribbon Bakery; Blue Smoke BPC; Bobby Van’s Steakhouse; Brushstroke; City Acres Market; Cowgirl Seahorse; Delmonico’s Restaurant; Eataly; Financier Patisserie; Harry’s Café; Harry’s Italian; Inatteso; Juice Brothers; The Ketch Brewhouse; Le District; Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina; Manhatta; OBAO Water Street; PARM battery Park; Pier A Harbor House; Route 66 Smokehouse; Sprinkles Land; Stone Street Tavern; Suteishi Japanese Restaurant; The Capital Grille; The Dubliner; The Malt House; The Tuck Room; Ulysses’ Folk House; Underdog; Vintry Wine & Whiskey, and Wei West.

FiDi Families Insiders: The event includes music by The National Jazz Museum in Harlem-All Stars.

Once again, a photo contest will be taking place, encouraging attendees to post a photo of each of their food plates on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, using the hashtag #DownIsWhatsUp to enter the contest. Clearly, the more photos (the more food you eat), the better your chances of winning a two-night stay for two at the Conrad New York.

This fun food event is co-sponsored by the Fosun Group, which manages 28 Liberty Plaza and the Alliance for Downtown, which serves the Lower Manhattan community.

Date: Tuesday, May 22nd (rain or shine)

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: 28 Liberty (between Liberty and Pine Streets)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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