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WooBerg’s Pops Up on the Lower East Side

The two friends met as neighbors living near an unofficial border between the Lower East Side and Manhattan’s Chinatown. Woo ...
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Derek Wu Moves Uptown, But Ownership Has Not Changed at Wu’s Wonton King

Derek wrote,”the restaurant had been sold and is under new ownership.” After The Lo-Down posted about Derek’s announcement, ...
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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Returns to Lower East Side For 31st Season

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot returns to 145 Stanton Street for its 31st season of pavement soliloquies on July 16 with a production of “As You Like It.” This iteration reima ...
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Lander, Sairitupac, Lee Victorious on Primary Night

The legislative seat opened up when Assemblymember Grace Lee decided to run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Senator Brian Kavanagh. Lee was victorious last night in the battle for the 27th ...
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Little Pine Brings Dongbei Cuisine to 125 Division St.

If you’re looking for something a little bit different next time you go out for Chinese food in the neighborhood, there’s a new option at 125 Division St. Little Pine, which celebrated its grand ...
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Fontana’s Bar is Closing After 12 Years on Eldridge Street

After more than a decade in business on the Lower East Side, the owners of Fontana’s, the Eldridge Street bar and performance venue, have decided to call it quits. Here’s what they told us: We would ...
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Lower East Side Remembers Beloved Bike Shop Owner Frank Arroyo

We’re sad to hear the news that Frank Arroyo, one of the most beloved members of the Lower East Side community, has passed away. There’s been an outpouring of support from the neighborhood on social ...
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Apartment of the Week, Sponsored by LoHo Realty

This stunning 2-bedroom apartment that’s ready to be your new home! Bathed in natural light, it boasts breathtaking views of the East River, Williamsburg Bridge, and FDR Park from the living room, ...
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Good Morning!

Andrea DiFiore @andreadifiore62 sent us this photo declaring spring has arrived on the LES. She writes: “The sky always displays drama during and after a rainstorm. Our beautiful Magnolia trees ...
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Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Camp at Chinatown YMCA! (Sponsored)

Y Summer Camp is the place where imaginations soar, curiosity reigns, and every child discovers a summer designed for them. Here, kids grow bolder, braver, brighter – ready for what’s next. An ...
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Chinatown’s Chu Family Goes Public With 50 Bowery Hotel Plans

The new 22-story Joie de Vivre Hotel taking shape at 50 Bowery is hard to miss. According to developers, it’s the biggest building to rise in the historic heart of Chinatown since Confucius Plaza was ...