https://www.otdowntown.com/news/carlos-chino-garcia-les-activist-and-organizer-remembered-EN6069565 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-03T15:29:58-04:00 Carlos “Chino” Garcia, LES Activist and Organizer Remembered https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/carlos-chino-garcia-les-activist-char_4-10971717_20260802190455.jpg Carlos “Chino” Garcia draped in Puerto Rican flag on a mural at P.S. 64 / Charas on East 10th Street. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/carlos-china-garcia-remebered-charas_4-10971714_20260802190319.jpg Carlos “Chino” Garcia draped in Puerto Rican flag on a mural at P.S. 64 / Charas on East 10th Street. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/mta-to-install-vending-machines-at-20-manhattan-subway-stations-NK6084348 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-03T16:53:37-04:00 MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-03-at-2-43-33-pm_4-10974988_20260803144507.png A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/albania-is-not-for-sale-trump-family-resort-plans-face-ues-protests-YG6080504 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-03T19:18:44-04:00 Albania is Not for Sale! Trump Family Resort Plans Face UES Protests https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/albania-not-for-sale-trump-family-pla_4-10971754_20260802225158.jpg Albania Is Not For Sale: Hands Off Sazan and Narta reads a protest sign adorned with flamingos. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/albania-not-for-sale-trump-family-pla_4-10971755_20260802225159.jpg Albania is not sale say protestors angered about Trump family development plans in their homeland. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/greenwich-village-condo-tower-plans-to-cut-units-further-rankles-local-group-CA6075150 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-03T19:52:49-04:00 Greenwich Village Condo Tower Plans to Cut Units, Further Rankles Local Group https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5-27-42-pm_4-10969178_20260730172801.png A luxury condo tower planned for W. 13th St. is now slated to become even more exclusive than before, enraging local preservationists and affordable housing advocates. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-07-30-at-5-28-06-pm_4-10969233_20260730172901.png One change will include covered driveway for cars as imagined in a new rendering above. Local preservationists say the carport addition goes against “City of Yes” promises to reduce car reliance. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/st-mark-s-church-turns-to-air-rights-to-preserve-its-future-BD6063928 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-04T10:44:51-04:00 St. Mark’s Church Turns to Air Rights to Preserve Its Future https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-front-facade-png-10956150-10956150_4-10956150_20260727151239.png St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, one of New York City’s oldest churches, on East 10th Street in the East Village. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a continuing maintenance program that will allow the church to pursue a transfer of development rights to help fund long-term preservation. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-east-village-community_4-10956162_20260727151249.jpg Visitors gather outside St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery on a Sunday. Church leaders say proceeds from a proposed transfer of development rights will help preserve the historic landmark while supporting its community programs. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-garden-parish-hall-png-109_4-10956165_20260727151251.png The garden and parish hall at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. The church campus hosts arts organizations, community programs and services for neighborhood residents. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/imst-marks-church-historic-photo_4-10956169_20260727151254.png Historic view of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. Founded in 1799, the church is one of New York City’s oldest religious landmarks. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-aerial-view_4-10956182_20260727151255.png Aerial view of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery and its surrounding churchyard in the East Village. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/st-marks-church-restoration-plan_4-10956196_20260727125656.png A preservation assessment prepared for the Landmarks Preservation Commission identifies restoration work planned for St. Mark’s Church, including masonry repairs, replacement of deteriorated windows and repairs to the bell tower louvers. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/woman-riding-stand-up-e-scooter-killed-in-uws-car-collision-KN6078084 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-04T14:45:55-04:00 Woman Riding Stand-Up E-Scooter Killed in UWS Car Collision https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/woman-riding-stand-up-e-scooter-kille_4-10971844_20260803081155.jpg Doreen Meyers, riding a stand-up e-scooter, was killed near West 60th Street and Amsterdam Ave. after colliding with black Tesla car. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/early-childhood-education-chief-steps-down-while-2-k-doe-program-enrolls-over-2000-AX6088013 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-04T15:43:17-04:00 Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000 https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-04-at-3-13-30-pm_4-10977936_20260804151556.png NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/chelsea-downtown-manhattan-events-aug-6-12-FH6090362 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-05T12:09:47-04:00 Chelsea & Downtown Manhattan Events: Aug. 6-12 https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/madison-square-park-via-www-madisonsq_4-10979841_20260805120949.jpg madison square park via www.madisonsquarepark.org https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/high-line-via-highline-org_4-10979845_20260805120950.jpg high line via highline.org https://www.otdowntown.com/sponsored-content/a-guide-to-choosing-the-best-stroller-for-nyc-living-YG6091023 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-05T14:27:20-04:00 A Guide to Choosing the Best Stroller for NYC Living