At the press conference June 23 where the stunning news that after years of battling the city, the Elizabeth Street Garden was announced. (left to right): Norman Siegel, Steven Hyman, Joseph Reiver, Christopher Marte. ( Photos: Marie Weigl) Elizabeth Street Garden Saved! Mayor Adams & Christopher Marte Strike Historic Housing Deal On the sweltering morning of Monday June 23, as Council Member Christopher Marte led a rally to protect city retiree benefits,... News 23 Jun 2025 | 05:55
The Alleva Dairy, which has been a staple of Little Italy at the corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets for 130 years, was in danger of closing its doors forever, but now has an eleventh hour deal to relocate to Lyndhurst NJ–about 11 miles away on the other side of the Holland Tunnel. Photo: Angela Barbuti 130-Yr-Old Cheese Store in Little Italy Is Saved by a Last Minute Deal But Has to Move to NJ They are calling it a “miracle on Mulberry Street.” On March 1, Alleva Dairy, the oldest cheese shop in America, closed its... News 03 Mar 2023 | 11:03
Ferrara’s Café is busily preparing for the Feast a week in advance. The bakery will sell and give away its famous cannoli — plus myriad other baked goods — at the festival. Photo: Kay Bontempo Little Italy Prepares for Feast of San Gennaro This year marks the 96th annual Feast of San Gennaro in Manhattan’s Little Italy, which will run from Thursday, September... News 08 Sep 2022 | 03:36
Caffe Roma has been run by the same family since it opened in 1891. ( Photo; Jade Satenstein) Little Italy: ‘Three blocks strong’ To many New Yorkers, Little Italy is not a regular go-to spot to grab a meal and spend an evening. Some city residents never... News 16 Aug 2019 | 04:15
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