The GCCA board will be at 29 Mott Street around lunchtime on Christmas Eve! We'll be singing our hearts out in our annual Christmas Caroling event ! Feel free to join! Happy Holidays!
Empty Space on Elizabeth and Bowery
You might have passed by Elizabeth or Bowery street just below Canal Street recently and wondered - why is there an empty space where a building used to be? Chinatown is getting ready for a new hotel, estimated to be finished in 2015.
Elizabeth Street Named "Private Danny Chen Way"
Elizabeth Street in Chinatown (between Bayard and Canal) has been co-named "Private Danny Chen Way" by the City Council to honor the Chinatown native who was found dead in Afghanistan from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
City Council member Margaret Chin said: "This was a vote for tolerance, acceptance, and above all, respect… Private Danny Chen Way will be an enduring testament to the life of this remarkable young man, and serve as a powerful reminder that bullying and racism have no place in our society… Throughout this ordeal, the Chen family has stood strong in the face of unimaginable grief… Their resilience and commitment to justice for their son has provided this movement the momentum it needed to break down boundaries and keep Danny’s legacy alive."
Rest well, Danny. You will be in our hearts always.
Best Chinese Food in Lower East Side
Growing up in NYC diversifies your taste buds. There are so many great food options in the Lower East Side! Best of the LES is interested in YOUR thoughts. Be apart of a survey here!
Chinatown in the Early 1900's
Ever wondered how Chinatown or the Knickerbocker area would have looked like in the early 1900's? Wonder no more. Check out scenes from "The Knick" - filmed on Orchard Street.
