lower east side Archives

May is LES History Month

March 12, 2015 Photo Of The Day

Did you know that May is LES History Month? AND did you know that YOU can participate in this epic, month-long celebration? Last May, more than 60 Lower East Side-based cultural and community groups participated in the launch of Lower East Side History Month, an annual celebration of the rich,…...

CEO Alan van Capelle featured in the Lo-Down

July 11, 2014 In The News, Photo Of The Day

New Ed Alliance President Emphasizes Community featured in The Lo-Down NY, July 8, 2014 The Lo-Down NY sits down with new Educational Alliance president, Alan van Capelle, to discuss his new position and future plans for the Lower East Side community....

The State of the Performing Arts on the L.E.S. – a Panel at Manny Cantor

May 7, 2014 In The News

The State of the Performing Arts on the L.E.S. – a Panel at Manny Cantor featured in The Lo Down, May 1, 2014 Here’s the audio recording from our fascinating panel discussion held at the new Manny Cantor Center on Monday. Our guests included Jay Wegman – artistic director of…...

New LES Center Opens; Two Trees, City Strike Domino Deal

April 17, 2014 In The News

New LES Center Opens; Two Trees, City Strike Domino Deal, featured in Curbed March 3, 2014 The Educational Alliance’s Manny Cantor Center at 197 East Broadway opened today after its $55 million renovation. The center “reimagines the idea of the community center and offers high-quality services for people of all…...

Educational Alliance Opens New Manny Cantor Center Lower East Side

April 11, 2014 In The News

Educational Alliance Opens New Manny Cantor Center Lower East Side, featured in Black Star News April 11, 2014. The Educational Alliance, a leading provider of social services and programs throughout downtown New York City, celebrated the opening of the new Manny Cantor Center today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and…...