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<news:title>Last Call for Donohue’s Steak House; UES Institution to Close After 76 Years </news:title>
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<image:caption>Maureen Donohue-Peters (right) owns Donohue’s Steak House, which is managed by her niece, Mary Barrie (left). The two began Donohue’s East in Westhampton Beach together in July 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Donohue’s Steak House will be closing its Manhattan restaurant, located at 845 Lexington Ave., on June 19. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Addie Guttag (right) sitting with her nephew, David Guttag (left) for lunch. Addie has been coming to Donohue’s Steak House for 58 years. David has been coming for nearly his entire 43 years of life.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Owner Maureen Donohue-Peters has kept the original restaurant interior, which her father and grandfather built together.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:04:30-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FDNY Medal Day Brings Firefighters &amp;amp; Families to City Hall</news:title>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, Mayor Mamdani at the podium.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, banner for Ladder 147, Engine 281, “Da Pride A Flatbush.”</image:caption>
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<image:caption> FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, Daniel Sullivan recieves award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall - James Lefferty recieves award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, James M. Corey recieves award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, Michael Prokop recieves award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, families snack before the ceremony.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City, Paul Yoon, Alexander Khalef, Jose D. Parra receive awards.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>FDNY Medal Day at City Hall, Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore (left) Mayor Zohran Mamdani.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.otdowntown.com/news/two-volunteer-driven-murals-to-enliven-hudson-square-HJ5913180</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T11:36:44-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Volunteer-Driven Murals to Enliven Hudson Square </news:title>
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<image:caption>A 6,000 sq. ft. mural called “Urban Flow” is being painted next to Spring Street Park in Hudson Square, with volunteer help, courtesy of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District (HSBID). </image:caption>
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<image:caption>The nonprofit Publicolor is spearheading the “Fractured Spectrum” mural on Washington Street, where volunteers are transforming UPS loading gates into colorful displays. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>The north side of “Urban Flow” will have more muted blues and greens, to appeal to those looking for a place to relax. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>One member of the Publicolor leadership team told &lt;i&gt;Our Town Downtown&lt;/i&gt; that a completed section of “Fractured Spectrum” has given the community a “boost in morale.” </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T13:16:32-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turmoil at CBS and 60 Minutes; Pelley Fired after Lacing into Bosses</news:title>
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<image:caption>Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was fired one day after lacing into CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and the program’s new executive producer, former NYTimes tech writer, Nick Bilton. </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T13:25:03-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citywide Crime Falling Says NYPD but Manhattan a Mixed Bag</news:title>
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<image:caption>NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced record low numbers for murders and shooting incidents since the start of 2026 June 3. (Credit: NYPDPC on ‘X’)</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.otdowntown.com/city-arts/chelsea-music-festival-artistic-directors-seek-to-celebrate-america-CM5853532</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T13:38:47-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Seek to Celebrate America</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Ken David-Masur and Melinda Lee Masur </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T16:33:40-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Knicks Open Finals Run With Game 1 Comeback as New York Watch Parties Light Up City</news:title>
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<image:caption>A fan waves a Knicks flag outside Madison Square Garden before the start of game 1. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Knicks fans were allowed to gather for an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for game 1 after the NYPD granted permission at the last minute. Security was tight and is expected to be even tighter if President Donald Trump makes it to Game 3 at MSG. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fans watch Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs on a giant screen at the South Street Seaport. </image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sadie’s Garden Bar, 19 Fulton St, New York,  NY Knicks Watch Party 2026</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.otdowntown.com/news/e-bike-protesters-transportation-alternatives-fundraiser-FN5917171</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:13:45-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“I Could Have Been Dead:” E-Bike Critics Rally in Manhattan</news:title>
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<image:caption>Protesters gather outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser to call for stricter regulation of e-bikes and other micromobility devices.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sandy Rayburn attends a protest outside the New-York Historical Society, where opponents of current e-bike policies gathered during a Transportation Alternatives fundraiser.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Janet Schroeder, co-founder and director of the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, speaks to protesters outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Demonstrators hold signs outside the New-York Historical Society during a protest over e-bike safety and bike lane policies.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A protester holds a sign criticizing Amazon, Uber and DoorDash during a demonstration outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, arrives at the organization’s annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society on Monday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Guests arrive for Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser while protesters demonstrate outside the venue.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A guest greets protesters while entering Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Transportation Alternatives supporter speaks with a protester outside the organization’s annual fundraiser on Central Park West.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mayor Zohran Mamdani embraces Mary Beth Kelly during Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.otdowntown.com/news/crime-watch/union-square-senior-shover-indicted-anti-gay-hate-crime-on-les-IK5914930</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T17:42:12-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Square Senior Shover Indicted; Anti-Gay Hate Crime on LES</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wanted for anti-gay hate crime in Baruch Houses NYCHA complex on Lower East Side.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:00:45-04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lt James M. Corey Awarded for Courageous Water Rescue at FDNY Medal Day</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant James M. Corey receiving the Firefighter Kevin C. Kane Medal by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lieutenant Corey serves with Ladder Company 6, a highly decorated unit at 75 Canal Street in Lower Manhattan colloquially known as the “Chinatown Dragon Fighters.”</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Lieutenant James M. Corey, Chief of Department John M. Esposito.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant James M. Corey photographed while receiving the Firefighter Kevin C. Kane Medal during the 157th FDNY Medal Day Ceremony.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant James M. Corey pictured with his family while being awarded for his courageous water rescue on March 31, 2025.</image:caption>
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