Snowfall in Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Redux
Posted: February 26, 2010 at 8:43 am
CommentsAs of 8:50 am this morning, the snowfall total in the untouched sunken court of Sara D. Roosevelt Park was approximately eight inches deep.
Lunar New Year Parade 2010 [Video]
Posted: February 22, 2010 at 6:33 am
CommentsYesterday was the culmination of Chinese Lunar New Year festivities, with the annual parade marching through the streets of the Lower East Side. The weather was perfect for the occasion, warm without a cloud in the sky. There were, however, plenty of NYPD choppers buzzing overhead.
Tags: Better Chinatown Society, chinatown, confetti, Lunar New Year, parade, tiger
Sidewalk Outside 38 Delancey is Complete
Posted: February 19, 2010 at 6:25 am
CommentsWow! The new sidewalk outside 38 Delancey is now ready for foot traffic. Finally, a pathway without all the endless clutter from construction. It’s definitely been a long time coming, considering this whole area was marked with rotting plywood for over three years.
Tags: 38 Delancey, concrete, construction site, plywood, sidewalk, sidewalk shed
Early Edition: February 17
Posted: February 17, 2010 at 6:00 am
CommentsTags: Early Edition, lion, sara d roosevelt, soccer
The New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony [Video]
Posted: February 15, 2010 at 6:26 am
CommentsYesterday was the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the year of the tiger. Thousands gathered in the tight quarters of Sara D. Roosevelt Park (basketball court in the functioning half of Hester Street Playground) to kick off the celebration with a bang. Indeed, it was the annual New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony, a [...]
Snowfall in Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Posted: February 11, 2010 at 9:19 am
CommentsSara D. Roosevelt Park, 8:47 am. Just under five inches of snow recorded in the sunken court near the Broome Street access point.
