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Downtown

April 18, 2013

Teen Arrested in Sex Assault Near City Hall

Brooklyn resident Amauri Azcona, 17, allegedly choked and tried to rape a woman near City Hall.

Civic Center

April 14, 2013

Woman Sexually Assaulted Near City Hall, Police Say

A 28-year-old woman was attacked Sunday morning near City Hall, police said.

South Street Seaport

March 29, 2013

Spruce Street School to Host Fundraiser for Struggling Seaport Businesses

Food trucks and bands are coming to the Seaport on April 18 to raise money for struggling shop owners.

Financial District

March 18, 2013

New Traffic Light Coming to Beekman Street After UPS Worker Killed by SUV

The crossing, which is near the Spruce Street School, has long been a cause of concern among parents.

South Street Seaport

November 16, 2012

Popular Seaport Dog Groomer The Salty Paw Reopens in New Space After Sandy

The dog boutique is operating from the Seaport Animal Hospital after getting flooded during Sandy.

Civic Center

June 12, 2012

New School Crossing Sign Coming to Dangerous Beekman Street Within Days

The city plans to install a new crossing sign on Beekman Street between William and Gold streets.

Financial District

May 17, 2012

Parents Demand Changes After Crash Kills Man by Spruce Street School

Parents at the Spruce Street School want the city to install new signs and speed bumps.

Downtown

April 26, 2012

Downtown Community Mourns UPS Worker Killed by SUV on Beekman Street

Michael Rogalle, 58, died after being hit by an SUV on Beekman Street April 17, 2012.

Downtown

April 17, 2012

UPS Worker Critically Injured by SUV on Beekman Street

A UPS Worker was in critical condition after being hit by an SUV on Beekman Street Tuesday.

Downtown

July 05, 2011

Businesses Brace for 4 Year Peck Slip Water Main Project

The $200 million project will start this month and will rip up streets along Peck Slip, worrying locals and businesses.

Downtown

June 26, 2011

J&R Wants Part of Park Row Named After Itself

The Lower Manhattan electronics store is reportedly trying to boost sales by co-naming part of Park Row.

Downtown

December 09, 2010

Watch Repairman Still Ticking After More Than 60 Years Downtown

Al Maddox, 85, opened his first watch repair shop on Nassau Street in 1949.

Downtown

December 02, 2010

Famed Carmine’s Restaurant Could Reopen in the Seaport

The 107-year-old restaurant's owners are looking at a new location on Peck Slip.