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 https://www.otdowntown.com/news/city-council-members-launch-sweeping-review-of-e-bike-safety-after-deadly-crashes-EG6091161 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-05T17:01:35-04:00 City Council Members Launch Sweeping Review of E-Bike Safety After Deadly Crashes https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-11-29-22-am_4-10980764_20260805144138.png NYC Council Members on the steps of city hall, announcing a Sept. 30 hearing on e-bike safety. From left to right: Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, Oswald Feliz, Majority Leader Shaun Abreu, Speaker Julie Menin, Gale Brewer, and Lynn Schulman. Council Members were joined by Jessica Solano, who’s been caring for her sister after she was severely injured by an e-bike while jogging, and Solano’s husband, Brian (right). https://www.otdowntown.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-astor-place-subway-stop-injures-14-GG6091932 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-05T17:14:02-04:00 Fire Breaks Out at Astor Place Subway Stop, Injures 14 https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/ho4p1mnwqaevmsm_4-10981445_20260805171348.jpg A fire broke out at the Astor Place subway station in the wee hours of Tuesday, August 4, injuring over a dozen FDNY and MTA personnel. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/ho4p1mwweaaqlto_4-10981454_20260805171349.jpg The FDNY believes that the fire broke out in a vacuum work train, although the cause remains under further investigation. https://www.otdowntown.com/news/bouncy-castles-water-slides-chinese-dancers-mark-5th-pct-s-national-night-out-celebration-JG6091795 hourly Our Town - Downtowner en 2026-08-05T18:52:27-04:00 Bouncy Castles, Water Slides, Chinese Dancers Mark 5th Pct’s National Night Out Celebration https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-31-09-pm_4-10981346_20260805164343.png Children enjoy the water-soaked bouncy castle on Division Street, set up for the 5th Precinct and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s annual National Night Out (NNO) event. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-32-30-pm_4-10981400_20260805164416.png The 5th Precinct NNO event also featured several performances, many of them related to Chinese culture. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-32-35-pm_4-10981388_20260805164348.png Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su presents Commanding Officer Michael Lam with a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Mamdani. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-31-48-pm_4-10981391_20260805164355.png Commanding Officer Michael Lam with State Senator Brian Kavanagh, who presented the precinct with a proclamation of his own. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-31-20-pm_4-10981394_20260805164406.png Divison Street crowded with stands, vendors, a stage, and countless attendees for the NNO event. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-31-58-pm_4-10981397_20260805164411.png 5th Precinct Officers, including Commanding Officer Lam, pose for a picture alongside NNO volunteers. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-32-15-pm_4-10981403_20260805164424.png Children enjoy the water-filled bouncy house. https://www.otdowntown.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-08-05-at-4-32-23-pm_4-10981406_20260805164429.png Children line up to use the other available bouncy house, closer to Bowery.