by Downtown Magazine | Jan 2, 2016 | News
Even after a sizable British fleet had ousted the Dutch West India Company from their ownership of Manhattan, substituted James Stuart, the Duke of York (the future King James II) as proprietor of the island, and changed the island’s name from New Amsterdam to New...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 31, 2015 | Culture
“When Mr. Menkes first came to New York Downtown Hospital, he was very interested in exploring the history of the hospital. He realized that our founding and historical narratives in many ways formed the institution that he would direct. He, his assistant and I spent...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 30, 2015 | Coming Up, Culture, Music
On the strength of first single “To Be With You,” tracks from the New York City-based Gary Douglas Band’s 2015 album Keepin’ Faith have been added to dozens of radio stations around the country. With a sound that is part-Americana and part-Springsteen, The Gary...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 30, 2015 | Culture, Downtown Living
Ed Burns has been a vital part of bringing Downtown Manhattan back into the spotlight post 9-11. Ever since he burst onto the scene with The Brothers McMullen in 1995, actor/writer/director Edward Burns has been a stalwart voice for independent filmmaking, especially...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 29, 2015 | Culture, Movies
If you’re into film criticism, Ben Mankiewicz ought to be one of your go-to critics. He is funny, on-point and current without being too technical. Internet-savvy movie fans ought to know him from his appearances on The Young Turks (and its related online...