From Darkness, Light

From Darkness, Light

The pleated, marble-clad exterior of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine will glow from inside. Rendering by Santiago Calatrava Architects and Engineers. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine will be a beacon for the world. FAITH...
Size Matters

Size Matters

Small bites are big on flavor. A CRISP, SATURDAY NIGHT IN FALL OR WINTER is the perfect time to share several small plates, or tapas, with family and friends while enjoying a glass of wine, artisan beer, whiskey, or the best cocktails that New York City’s restaurants...
A New York Story

A New York Story

Larry Silverstein has spent a lifetime shaping the New York City skyline. He isn’t done yet. Photography by Andrew Matusik “BUY CORNERS,” Larry Silverstein replies without hesitation when asked what the most important lesson is that his father Harry taught him about...
City of Change

City of Change

The production team behind 16 Acres, Mike Marcucci (left) and Matt Kapp, are working on a sequel documentary. Photo by Joe Woolhead. The sequel to the Downtown documentary—16 Acres—will show the dramatic changes in Lower Manhattan THOUGH THE TWIN TOWERS COLLAPSED IN...
Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times

DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING AUDIENCE MEMBERS recently gathered at Off-Broadway’s Triad Theatre for Broadway SIGNs! theatrical showcase R-E-S-P-E-C-T!, featuring song, dance, storytelling, and more. In the front row, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters voiced for...
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