| TABLE OF CONTENTS BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
>>CITY
>>STATE
>>FEDERAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT
HOSPITALS
LIBRARIES
MUSEUMS
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
DOG RUNS
COMMUNITY GARDENS
FARMERS’ MARKETS
PLAYGROUNDS/ACTIVE RECREATION SPACE
SITTING AREAS
POINTS OF INTEREST/LANDMARKS
POLICE
POST OFFICES
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATIONS
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS
SENIOR SERVICES
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
Alliance for Downtown New York, Inc.
120 Broadway, Suite 3340
New York, NY 10271
212-566-6700
http://www.downtownny.com
The Downtown Alliance manages the business improvement district for Lower Manhattan, promoting security and sanitation, tourist assistance, marketing and streetscape improvements, and economic development in the area south of Chambers Street.
Lower Manhattan Marketing Association (LOMA)
30 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010
212-686-0356
http://www.lowermanhattanmarketing.com/
The Lower Manhattan Marketing Association (LOMA) encourages visitors, residents, and workers in Lower Manhattan to explore and enjoy the many attractions below Canal Street. Membership is available to individuals and businesses. LOMA also sells four “Talk-a-Walk” audiocassette-walking tours of Lower Manhattan. Seaport North Business Development Association
C/o Seamen’s Church Institute
241 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
212-349-9090 (X249)
dwagner@seamenschurch.org The Seaport North Business Development Association represents 24 businesses in the Seaport North area from Beekman Street to Peck Slip, and from South Street to the East River. TriBeCa Partnership
75 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013
212-274-0550
www.tribecanyc.org The Tribeca Partnership is a private organization that pays approved homeless clients for six to nine months to clean Tribeca’s streets, maintain trees and flowers, and manage snow and ice. The Partnership also provides job training, and, upon graduation, support and guidance for finding work and permanent housing. TriBeCa Organization
205 Hudson Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-966-0063
http://www.tribeca.org/ The TriBeCa Organization was founded after 9/11 to help restore the economic and cultural vitality of TriBeCa. Wall Street Rising
25 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
212-509-0300
http://www.wallstreetrising.org Wall Street Rising is a coalition of businesses, residents, and community organizations dedicated to revitalizing Lower Manhattan. Wall Street Rising runs the Do It Downtown! Discount Card Program, the Living Downtown Program, and the Downtown Retail Attraction Program.
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
1st Precinct Community Council
http://1stprecinctcc.org
The Community Council is an open forum that welcomes residents, businesses and all people interested in community and police issues concerning the First Precinct.
The Battery Conservancy
One New York Plaza, Concourse
New York, NY 10004
212-344-3491
http://www.thebattery.org The Battery Conservancy is a not-for-profit corporation started in 1994 to revitalize Battery Park and Castle Clinton National Monument.
Battery Park City Neighbors and Parents Association, Inc. P.O. Box 729
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274
http://www.bpcnpa.com/
info@bpcnpa.com
The Battery Park City Neighbors and Parents Association is a not-for-profit membership organization representing residents in Battery Park City, and sponsoring social and educational events for residents of all ages. Bowling Green Association
26 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
212-809-4615 The Bowling Green Association is a downtown advocacy group that sponsors a number of special events at Bowling Green Park. Center for Downtown New York at Pace University
One Pace Plaza, Room Y20
New York, NY 10038
212-346-1025
www.pace.edu The Center for Downtown New York at Pace University is an academic, research, and civic leadership resource that assists in the ongoing revitalization efforts in Lower Manhattan. Chambers-Canal Civic Association
55 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013
212-966-4262 The Chambers-Canal Civic Association assists in improving and developing the area from Broadway to West Street, and from Chambers to Canal Street. Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York
C/o Regional Planning Associates
4 Irving Place, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-253-2727
http://www.civic-alliance.org/ The Civic Alliance is a collaboration between the Regional Planning Association, New York University, Pratt Institute, New School University, and more than 75 business, community, and environmental groups interested in rebuilding Lower Manhattan. The Civic Alliance works closely with the LMDC, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the City of New York, and the Empire State Development Corporation. Friends of City Hall Park
373 Broadway #E3
New York, NY 10013
212-431-8480 Friends of City Hall Park is a coalition of neighborhood residents, employees, and businesses who work to make City Hall Park a better neighborhood park through volunteer gardening and clean-up efforts. Friends of Community Board 1
49-51 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
212-442-5050 Friends of Community Board 1 is a not-for-profit organization that assists Community Board 1 in raising funds and overseeing and promoting special projects to improve Lower Manhattan. Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)
120 Broadway, 31st Floor
New York NY 10271
212-219-9401
www.lmcc.net The LMCC was formed in 1973 to encourage artistic expression and free cultural programs Downtown. It has since expanded to include two residency programs, and advocates for a variety of arts groups integral to the revitalization of Lower Manhattan.
New York New Visions
http://nynv.aiga.org/
New York New Visions is a pro bono umbrella group of 21 architects, planners, designers, and community leaders working to influence to rebuilding of Lower Manhattan to make it more appealing for workers, residents, and visitors. Rebuild Downtown Our Town (R.Dot)
A Division of the Architecture Research Institute, Inc.
20 River Terrace Suite 7M
New York, NY 10282
212-577-1200
http://rebuilddowntownourtown.org/ The R.Dot coalition is comprised of Lower Manhattan residents, businesses, community and business associations, artists, colleges, professionals, architects, designers, and public officials. The objective of the coalition is to help create a sustainable plan for Downtown that will encourage a vibrant 24-hour residential and business community.
The River Project
Pier 26, North River
New York, NY 10013
212-233-3030
www.riverproject.org
The River Project, located at Pier 26, is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to wildlife protection, research, and education about New York Harbor and the Hudson River Estuary. Seaport Community Coalition
P.O. Box 435
Peck Slip Station
New York, NY 10272
212-267-5316 The Seaport Community Coalition is a neighborhood advocacy organization consisting of residential groups in and around the South Street Seaport Historic District. The Coalition is dedicated to historic preservation, waterfront, and quality-of-life issues. Tribeca Community Association
76 Laight Street, #1
New York, NY 10013
212-925-0199 The Tribeca Community Association (TCA) is a not-for-profit organization comprised of local residents who promote awareness of land use, zoning, environmental, and quality-of-life issues.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
2 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
212-267-9700
www.bpcparks.org The Battery Park City Parks Conservancy is a private not-for-profit organization in charge of operating the open space in Battery Park City.
Hudson River Park Trust
Pier 40 at West Houston, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10014
212-627-2020
www.hudsonriverpark.org
The Hudson River Park Trust is a City-State agency with a mission to design, construct, and operate the Hudson River Park—a five-mile stretch alongside the Hudson River that runs from Battery Park to 59th Street. The Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority
1 World Financial Center
200 Liberty Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10281
212-417-2000
www.batteryparkcity.org The Battery Park City Authority, created in 1968 by the New York State Legislature, oversees the development of Battery Park City and provides supplemental services and programs. Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC)
One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-962-2300
www.renewnyc.com The LMDC is a corporation formed by the City and the State to oversee rebuilding in Lower Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks.
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Borough of Manhattan Community Colleges (BMCC)
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
212-220-8000
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, and is dedicated to providing liberal arts, continuing education, and career education programs to students of all ages. Center for Worker Education City College
99 Hudson Street, 7th floor
New York, NY 10013
212-925-6625
www.ccny.cuny.edu/cwe The Center for Worker Education is an adult degree program that grants a liberal arts B.A. and a B.S. in early childhood education. New York Law School
57 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
212-431-2100
http://www.nyls.edu The New York Law School’s Juris Doctor Program provides a comprehensive legal education including special programs, joint degrees, continuing legal education, and exchange programs. New York Academy of Art
111 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10013
212-966-0300
http://www.nyaa.edu/ The New York Academy of Art offers a graduate MFA degree with a focus on the human form and traditional methods of instruction in a contemporary context. The curriculum includes figure drawing, painting, sculpture, cast drawing, anatomy, perspective analysis, and art history.
Pace University
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
212-346-1200
http://www.pace.edu/
The New York City branch of Pace University offers graduate and undergraduate courses in arts and sciences, international programs, and adult and continuing education. Quest: A Community for Lifelong Learning
99 Hudson Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-925-6625 X229
http://www.questonline.org/
Email: Questonline@yahoo.com Quest is a New York City non-profit educational organization for seniors that is affiliated with a branch of The City College of New York (CCNY). For a yearlong membership fee, members can take any class, and as many classes as they like. Classes range from acting to foreign policy to Shakespeare or Supreme Court Decisions. Most courses are an hour and a half long, and occur once every two weeks. Seamens Church Institute
241 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
212-349-9090
http://www.seamenschurch.org/ The Seamens Church Institute is home to the Center for Maritime Education, offering courses for professional mariners such as radar certification and re-certification, global maritime distress and safety, dangerous liquids, ship handling, and survival craft proficiency.
St. Johns University
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science
101 Murray Street
New York, NY 10007
212-962-4111
http://www.stjohns.edu/
The college offers undergraduate courses in risk management, actuarial sciences, and financial services.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITY Michael Bloomberg
New York City Mayor
City Hall
New York, NY 10007
212-788-3000 Scott Stringer
Manhattan Borough President
Municipal Building, 19th Floor South
New York, NY 10007
212-669-8300
http://www.mbpo.org/ Alan J. Gerson
City Council Member 1st District
49-51 Chambers Street, Suite 429
New York, NY 10007
212-788-7722 Deborah J. Glick
Assembly Member, 66th District
853 Broadway, Suite 2120
New York, NY 10003
212-674-5153 Betsy Gotbaum
Public Advocate for the City of New York
Municipal Building, 15th Floor North
New York, NY 10007
212-669-7200
www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov
William C. Thompson, Jr.
New York City Comptroller
Municipal Building, Room 530 South
New York, NY 10007
212-669-3500
www.comptroller.nyc.gov
STATE
George Pataki
New York State Governor
633 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-681-4580 Sheldon Silver
Assembly Speaker, 64th District
250 Broadway, Room 2307
New York, NY 10007
212-312-1420 Martin Connor
New York State Senator, 25th District
250 Broadway, Suite 2011
New York, NY 10007
212-298-5565
FEDERAL
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. Senator
780 Third Avenue, Suite 2601
New York, NY 10017
212-688-6262
www.clinton.senate.gov Jerrold L. Nadler
U.S. Representative
8th Congressional District
201 Varick Street, Suite 669
New York, NY 10014
212-367-7350 Charles E. Schumer
U.S. Senator
757 Third Avenue, Suite 17-02
New York, NY 10017
212-486-4430
www.schumer.senate.gov FIRE DEPARMENT Batallion 1
100 Duane Street
New York, NY 10007
212-570-4301 Engine 4, Ladder 15
42 South Street
New York, 10005 Engine 6
49 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038 Engine 7, Ladder 1
100 Duane Street
New York, NY 10007 Engine 10
124 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10006 Ladder 8
14 North Moore Street
New York, NY 10013 Ladder 10
124 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10006
HOSPITALS
New York Downtown Hospital
170 William Street
New York, NY 10038
212-312-5000
http://www.downtownhospital.org
Saint Margaret’s House Medical Center
(Associated with St. Vincent Hospital)
49 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
212-608-3980
LIBRARIES Municipal Archives of the City of New York
Department of Records and Information Services
31 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
http://www.nyc.gov/html/records/home.html Also known as the Municipal Reference Library, this is the official depository for all reports and studies published by City agencies. The Center exhibits archival photos and other New York City-related items. New York Public Library
New Amsterdam Branch
9 Murray Street
New York, NY 10007
212-732-8186 MUSEUMS Federal Hall National Memorial Museum
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-825-6888
http://www.nps.gov/feha/ This historic building was the site of George Washington’s inauguration, the meeting place of the first U.S. Congress, and the place where the Supreme Court, as well as the Departments of the Treasury, State, and War were created. The museum contains a permanent exhibition of the building’s history. Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
212-425-1778
http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org Fraunces Tavern Museum presents artifacts and exhibits relating to early American and New York history in the building where George Washington said farewell to his officers at the close of the American Revolution. Museum of American Financial History
28 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
212-908-4110
http://www.financialhistory.org/ The museum of Financial History houses all elements of financial history, including stocks, bonds, corporate documents, banknotes, and checks. Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum portrays the history of Wall Street as an integral force of American History. Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place
Battery Park City
New York, NY 10280
646.437.4200
http://www.mjhnyc.org/index.htm The Museum of Jewish Heritage combines archival material with modern media to provide a thoughtful and moving chronicle of the 20th century Jewish experience before, during, and after the Holocaust. New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip
New York, NY 10005
212-480-3100
http://www.nycpolicemuseum.org The New York City Police Museum presents the history of the NYPD as well as a present-day look at the world of law enforcement. Exhibits feature weapons and shields, forensic art stations, a drug awareness display, and a tactics simulator. New York Unearthed
17 State Street
New York, NY 10004
212.748.8753
www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org South Street Seaport Museum’s urban archeology center has a collection of artifacts from New York City’s history (some up to 6,000 years old), dioramas documenting New York City’s development, and a conservation history that allows visitors to watch as artifacts are cleaned and classified. Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280
212-968-1961
http://www.skyscraper.org The Skyscraper Museum showcases tall buildings as objects of design, products of technology, sites of construction, investments in real estate, and places of work and residence. Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
The George Gustav Heye Center
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
One Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004
212-514-3700
http://www.nmai.si.edu A branch of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of the American Indian is dedicated to studying, preserving, and exhibiting all aspects of Native American culture, including languages, literature, history, and arts. South Street Seaport Museum
207 Front Street
New York NY 10038
Phone: 212 748 8600
http://www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org/ The South Street Seaport Museum preserves maritime artifacts and interprets the history of New York City as a world port. The museum features three galleries, a recreated printing shop, a childrens’ center, and a fleet of historic ships. Trinity Church Museum
89 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
212-602-0872
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/ Trinity Church is an Episcopal church founded in 1697 by a charter of King William III of England. In 1705, it became the first church in the city to minister to African-Americans. The burial ground contains the graves of Alexander Hamilton, William Bradford, Robert Fulton, and Albert Gallatin. Wesley Chapel Museum
Old John Street United Methodist Church
44 John Street
New York, NY 10038
212-269-0014 The Wesley Chapel Museum displays eighteenth- and nineteenth-century record books, a clock given by John Wesley, love feast cups, class meeting circular benches, and other artifacts of Methodist history. PARKS & OPEN SPACE
DOG RUNS
Fishbridge Park
Dover Street between Pearl and Water Street
Water hose, benches, lockable boxes for toys and newspapers, wading pool (summer). River Terrace Run
River Terrace at Murray Street
Tribeca Dog Run
Warren Street between Greenwich Street and West Street (Adjacent to PS 234) Water hose, benches, and a wading pool in summer. West Thames Street Run
West Thames between Little West Street and Battery Place Pumphouse Plaza Run (coming soon) COMMUNITY GARDENS Finn Square
West Broadway and Varick at Franklin Street Fishbridge Park
Dover Street between Pearl and Water Street Friends of Greenwich Street
Greenwich from North Moore to Jay Washington Market Park
Greenwich and Chambers Streets West Thames Park
Between Little West Street and Battery Place FARMERS’ MARKETS Bowling Green
Broadway & Battery Place
Tue & Thur 8-5 year-round Downtown PATH
Vesey & Church
Tue & Thur 8-6, Jun-Dec Tribeca
Greenwich Street between Chambers and Duane
Wed 8-3, April-December
Saturday 8-3, year-round
PLAYGROUNDS/ACTIVE RECREATION SPACE
Battery Park
State Street at Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
http://www.thebattery.org
Lower Manhattan’s largest open space. Battery Park is home to Castle Clinton; ferry terminals for Staten Island, Ellis Island, and The Statue of Liberty, river views, winding tree-lined walkways, benches, and a childrens’ playground. Battery Park City Ballfields
West Street and Murray Street Wide, grassy fields for community baseball, softball, and soccer. Battery Park City Esplanade
Hudson River from Battery Place to Chambers Street Walkway along Hudson River spanning the length of Battery Park City. The walkway runs alongside gardens, parks, a marina, and benches. Governors Island
East River, between Battery Park and Brooklyn
212-514-8296
http://www.nps.gov/gois/ Governors Island is a 172-acre island that was used as a Coast Guard base from 1966 to 1997. Now in the process of becoming a public amenity, Governors Island is open to the public for tours, daytime visits, and picnics in the summer months. The island is accessible by ferry only. Hudson River Park
Hudson River from Battery Park to 59th Street
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/index_flash.html Riverside park stretching from Battery Park to 59th Street. Lower Manhattan segment includes Downtown Boathouse, tennis courts, Ecology Center, Basketball Courts, Volleyball. Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
Chambers Street at the Hudson River Playground equipment, grassy lawns, pavilion, restrooms, gardens, public art. Pearl Street Park
Pearl at Fulton Playground and seating. Pumphouse Plaza/Monsignor Thomas Kowsky Plaza
East of Esplanade Plaza Small playground, picnic tables. Washington Market Park
Greenwich and Chambers Streets Playground, tennis court, basketball court, seating, lawn. West Thames Park
West Street between Albany and West Thames Community gardens, a playground, and a lawn. SITTING AREAS 55 Water Street Plaza (under construction)
55 Water Street “The Elevated Acre”, a public rooftop park, accessible by elevator. AT&T Building Plaza
Worth between Church and Broadway Sitting area and plantings. Bowling Green
Broadway at Whitehall Street Sitting area and plantings. British Memorial Garden (coming soon)
William at Pearl Street
http://www.nps.gov/gois/ Seating, traditional British garden, walkways, memorial to British citizens killed on 9/11. Brooklyn Bridge Plaza
Frankfort Street at Park Row Landscaping and seating, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, Tai Chi. Canal Park
Canal and West Streets (to be completed Spring 2005) Benches, pathways, plantings, trees.
City Hall Park
Broadway at Chambers Street
Fountain, benches, plantings, views of City Hall.
Coenties Slip (to be completed Spring 2005)
Bounded by Pearl, Water, Broad, and William Streets
Bluestone, benches, plantings, a fountain.
Drumgoole Square (Bache Plaza)
Frankfort Street and Gold Street
Benches and plantings. Duane Park
Duane Street and Hudson Street
www.duanepark.org Seating, plantings, walkway. Federal Plaza
Lafayette at Duane Street
Trees, benches, pathways. Foley Square
Lafayette and Centre Streets Benches, trees. Irish Hunger Memorial
Vesey Street at North End Avenue
www.batteryparkcity.org/ihm.htm Recreates the landscape of Ireland during the Great Irish Famine. The memorial features an empty stone cottage, ruined potato fields, stones from all the counties of Ireland, and native Irish flora along a limestone path. Jerry Driscoll Walk
Peck Slip at South Street Benches and view of Brooklyn Bridge. Liberty Plaza
Liberty Street at Broadway Seating, open plaza. Louise Nevelson Plaza
Liberty Street at Maiden Lane Large sculptures. North Cove
Hudson River at Liberty Street Marina home to Manhattan Yacht Club and the Manhattan Sailing School. Old Slip
Water Street at the FDR Drive Benches and plantings. Peter Minuit Plaza (under construction)
Whitehall and Water Streets Pier 11
East River at Gouverneur Lane Major ferry pier with benches and East River views. Piers 16, 17
East River between John and Beekman Streets Seating, historic ships, East River views. Pier A (Under construction)
Hudson River at Battery Place Will have shops and a walkway on the Hudson River. Rector Park
Rector Plaza at South End Avenue Gardens, sitting areas. Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park
First Place at the Hudson River Lawns, gardens, views of harbor, walking paths, restrooms, public roof deck, restaurant. South Cove
Hudson River between Second Place and Third Place Walkways, plantings, harbor views, seating. South Street Seaport
Fulton at South Street Historic maritime district with shops, restaurants, the Seaport Museum, and a fleet of historic ships. Tribeca Park
West Broadway and Reade Streets Benches, trees, and plantings. Trinity Plaza
Edgar Street, exit of Battery Tunnel Small green area and benches. Wall Street Park
Water Street at Wall Street Plantings and seating. World Financial Center Plaza
West of Winter Garden Restaurants, seating, harbor views. POINTS OF INTEREST/LANDMARKS African Burial Ground
Site: 290 Broadway (between Duane and Reade)
Office: 201 Varick Street, room 1021
212-337-2001
New York, NY 10014
www.africanburialground.com The remains of over 400 African-Americans from the 1700s were found here in 1991 during construction for a new Federal courthouse. The site is considered to be a major archeological find, illuminating early African-American history in New York City. American Stock Exchange
86 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006
212-306-1000
http://www.amex.com. Battery Park
State Street at Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
http://www.thebattery.org At the far southern tip of Manhattan, Battery Park is Lower Manhattan’s largest open space. Currently in the process of a spectacular redesign, Battery Park is home to Castle Clinton; ferry terminals for Staten Island, Ellis Island, and The Statue of Liberty; the remains of Konig’s Sphere from the WTC site, beautiful views of the Hudson River, and winding tree-lined walkways and benches. Brooklyn Bridge
Broadway and Park Row This famous bridge spans one mile, and provides a scenic lookout for bikers and pedestrians 135 feet above the East River. Canyon of Heroes
Broadway, from the Battery to City Hall A famous parade route that has been used to celebrate some of history’s greatest achievements.
Castle Clinton National Monument
Battery Park
New York, NY 10004
212-344-7220
http://www.nps.gov/cacl
This circular fort, constructed during the War of 1812, later served as a restaurant, an opera house, an immigrant landing depot, and an aquarium before being designated as a National Monument in 1946. “Charging Bull” at Bowling Green
Broadway at Whitehall Street The 7,000-pound bronze bull sculpture symbolizes the strength of Wall Street. City Hall
City Hall Park
The seat of New York City Government, City Hall is home to the Mayor’s office and the City Council Ellis Island National Memorial
New York Harbor
212-363-3200
http://www.nps.gov/elis/ Between 1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island. After a 1990 renovation, the building now houses a museum dedicated to the history of immigration. Federal Hall (closed for renovations as of Dec. 3, 2004)
26 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
http://www.nps.gov/feha/ This historic building was the site of George Washington’s inauguration, the meeting place of the first U.S. Congress, and the place where the Supreme Court, as well as the Departments of the Treasury, State, and War, were created. The museum contains a permanent exhibition of the building’s history. Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045
212-720-5000
www.ny.frb.org Commonly called “The Fed”, the Federal Reserve Bank is one of 12 regional reserve banks that, together with the Washington, D.C. Board of Governors, serve as the central bank of the United States. Free tours are given Monday through Friday. Fraunces Tavern/Fraunces Tavern Museum
54 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
212-425-1778
http://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org Fraunces Tavern Museum presents artifacts and exhibits relating to early American and New York history in the building where George Washington said farewell to his officers at the close of the American Revolution. Governors Island
East River, between Battery Park and Brooklyn
212-514-8296
http://www.nps.gov/gois/ Governors Island is a 172-acre island that was used as a Coast Guard base from 1966 to 1997. Governors Island played an important role as a military base in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Now in the process of becoming a public amenity, Governors Island is open to the public for tours, daytime visits, and picnics in the summer months. The island is accessible by ferry only. Ground Zero
Bordered by West, Vesey, Church, and Liberty Streets The site of the former World Trade Center has a viewing platform for visitors along Church Street. India House
1 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
212-269-2323
www.indiahouseclub.org Located in a landmark building in the Financial District, India House is a private club for business leaders. Non-members may dine at Bayard’s Restaurant by reservation, or may schedule catered events. Irish Hunger Memorial
Vesey Street at North End Avenue
www.batteryparkcity.org/ihm.htm The Irish Hunger Memorial recreates the landscape of Ireland during the Great Irish Famine. The memorial features an empty stone cottage, ruined potato fields, stones from all the counties of Ireland, and native Irish flora along a limestone path. New York Mercantile Exchange
World Financial Center
One North End Avenue
New York, NY 10282
212-299-2000
www.nymex.com The New York Mercantile Exchange is the world’s largest physical commodity exchange. New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-656-3000
http://www.nyse.com/ North Cove
Hudson River at Liberty Street This scenic public marina is home to water taxis, charters, the Manhattan Yacht Club, and the North Cove Sailing School. Piers 16, 17
East River at Fulton Street Pier 16 and 17 are home to a shopping mall and a pedestrian jetty surrounded by historic ships. Seamen’s Church Institute
241 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
212-349-9090
http://www.seamenschurch.org/ At its Water Street Location, New York’s Seamen’s Church Institute is the national headquarters for this organization serving the world’s merchant marines and the maritime industry. The Institute provides legal, educational, and social services for seafarers in the New York area. South Street Seaport
Fulton at South Street The South Street Seaport is a historic district that preserves the maritime history area. The 12-block district is home to the South Street Seaport Museum and a fleet of historic ships. St. Paul’s Chapel and Cemetery
Broadway between Vesey and Fulton
New York, NY 10007
212-233-4164
www.saintpaulschapel.org/ St. Paul’s Chapel is the oldest public building in continuous use in New York. The chapel, part of the Parish of Trinity Church, holds services, lectures, and concerts, and was a rest and refuge center for rescue workers after the collapse of the twin towers. Staten Island Ferry
South Ferry Terminal
Whitehall Terminal, South Ferry Plaza
New York, NY 10004
www.siferry.com This free 30-minute commute to Staten Island provides great views of the Statue of Liberty. Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
212-363-3200
http://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm A gift from the French on the 100th anniversary of the United States, The Statue of Liberty is a tribute to freedom and served as an inspirational first view of America for the millions of immigrants who landed at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. TKTS—Discount Theater Tickets
South Street Seaport
186 Front Street (at John Street)
New York, NY 10005
212-221-0013
www.tdf.org/tkts/# TKTS booths sell discounted tickets (25-50% off) for same-day Broadway and off-Broadway shows. The booths take only cash or travelers checks. Trinity Church
74 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006
212-602-0800
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/ Trinity Church is an Episcopalian church that was formed in 1697. In addition to its services, the church also houses a preschool, administers grants, and holds concerts. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10041
http://www.nyvietnamveteransmemorial.org/ The Walk of Honor at the memorial lists the names and ages of the soldiers from New York City who were lost in the war. Woolworth Building
233 Broadway (between Barclay Street and Park Place)
New York, NY 10279 This gothic skyscraper, designed by Cass Gilbert, opened in 1913. World Financial Center
West Street between Vesey & Albany Streets
212-945-2600
http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com The four buildings that make up the World Financial Center in Battery Park City house the world headquarters of several international corporations. The World Financial Center is also home to Winter Garden, shopping, dining, and an arts and events program. POLICE First Precinct
16 Ericsson Place
New York, NY 10013
212-334-0611 Fifth Precinct
19 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10013
212-334-0711 POST OFFICES Battery Park City Post Office
88 Greenwich Street
to open fall 2005 Canal Street Station
350 Canal Street
New York, NY 10013
212-966-9573 Church Street Post Office
90 Church Street
New York, NY 10007 Peck Slip Station
1-15 Peck Slip
New York, NY 10038
212-964-1056 Wall Street Station
73 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
212-809-6108 RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS Agudath Israel of America
42 Broadway, 14th floor
New York, NY 10004
212-797-9000 Battery Park Synagogue
385 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
212-432-7022
www.bpsynagogue.org Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
7 State Street
New York, NY 10004
212-269-6865 Civic Center Synagogue
49 White Street
New York, NY 10013
212-966-7141 Downtown Synagogue
Church Street Station
PO Box 1336
New York, NY 10008
212-938-1111
www.thedowntownsynagogue.org John Street United Methodist Church
44 John Street
New York, NY 10038
212-269-0014 Living Word Community Church
179 Franklin Street, 5th Floor (intercom 9)
New York, NY 10013
212-966-6070
www.livingwordnyc.org
179 Franklin Street—5th Floor, Rear: (212) 9 Masjid al-Farah
245 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-334-5212
www.nurashkijerrahi.org Mosaic Manhattan Church
201 Warren Street
New York, NY 10282
212-227-5191
http://www.mosaicmanhattan.com New York Chinese Baptist Church
84 Walker Street
New York, NY 10013
212-431-0377 Our Lady of Victory Church
60 William Street
New York, NY 10005
212-422-5535 Seamens Church Institute
241 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
212-349-9090
http://www.seamenschurch.org/ St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church
20 Cardinal Hayes Place
New York, NY 10007
212-962-3972 St. Joseph’s Chapel
Gateway Plaza 500
385 South End Avenue
New York, NY 10280
212-233-8355
www.sjchapel.org
St. Paul’s Chapel
209 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
212.233-4164
www.saintpaulschapel.org St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
Corner of Barclay and Church
New York, NY 10007
212-233-8355 Tribeca Hebrew
67 Hudson Street
212-608-0555
www.tribecahebrew.org Trinity Church
74 Trinity Place
New York, NY 10006
212-602-0800 True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York
105 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
212-732-5264 Wall Street Synagogue
47 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038
212-227-7800
RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATIONS
Battery Park City Homeowners Coalition
Contact: Gene Glazer: gene@glazergroup.com The Battery Park City Homeowners Coalition represents the unit owners of the eleven condominium buildings in Battery Park City; more than 2,300 families. The Coalition is made up of representatives from the Boards of Managers of each of the eleven buildings. Brooklyn Bridge South Neighbors Association
P.O. Box 562
Peck Slip Station
New York, NY 10038
212-417-3768 The Brooklyn Bridge South Neighbors Association was formed to address community concerns in the area bordered by Frankfort Street, South Street, Stone Street, and Park Row. Gateway Plaza Tenants Association
New York, NY 10008
212-501-2482
www.gpta.org Gateway Plaza Tenants Association represents the approximately 4,000 residents of the more than 1700 units of Gateway Plaza, the closest residential neighbor to the WTC site in Battery Park City. Independence Plaza North Tenants Association
310 Greenwich Street, #39P
New York, NY 10013
http://www.ipnta.org/ The Independence Plaza North Tenants Association represents the interests of tenants living at Independence Plaza North, and also advocates for local amenities and services such as public schools, parks, and grocery stores. Lower Manhattan Loft Tenants
P.O. Box 276
New York, NY 10018
212-539-3538
http://lmlt.org/ Lower Manhattan Loft Tenants is a citywide advocacy organization serving nearly 10,000 loft tenants, most of them artists. Originally focused on Lower Manhattan, the organization now serves loft tenants in three boroughs by publishing a newsletter, providing housing clinics, organizing meetings, and lobbying elected officials. Seaport Community Coalition
Gary Fagin: garyfagin@mindspring.com
212-267-5316 The Seaport Community Coalition is a neighborhood advocacy organization consisting of residential groups in and around the South Street Seaport Historic District. The coalition is dedicated to historic preservation, waterfront, and quality-of-life issues. The Coalition is made up of eight residential groups representing over a thousand tenants, and has an eight-member Board of Directors. Southbridge Towers Board of Directors
90 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038
Contact: Paul Viggiano (212-267-6190) Southbridge Towers is a 1651-unit Mitchell-Lama cooperative housing complex built in 1970 that houses approximately 5,000 residents. The elected Board of Directors represent and speak on behalf of these residents of the South Street Seaport area. Tribeca Community Association
76 Laight Street, #1
New York, NY 10013
212-925-0199
desaram50@earthlink.net The Tribeca Community Association (TCA) is a nonprofit organization composed of local residents who promote awareness of land use, zoning, environmental, and quality-of-life issues. PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S. 234 PTA
212-385-9864 P.S/I.S. 89 PTA
212-786-4644 P.S. 150 PTA
212-732-4392 Stuyvesant High School PTA
http://stuypa.org
SENIOR SERVICES
Caring Community at Independence Plaza
310 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
212-267-0499 Friends and Relatives of Institutionalized Aged (FRIA)
18 John Street, Suite 905
New York, NY 10038
1-212-732-4455 (Helpline)
1-212-732-5667
1-212-732-6945 (FAX)
Email: info@fria.org
Website: http://www.fria.org Friends and Relatives of Institutionalized Aged is a nonprofit agency dedicated to making sure individuals in long-term care facilities receive adequate, timely, appropriate, and compassionate care. They organize family groups, put out publications, and offer hotline assistance for consumers concerned about the nursing home and assisted living industries. The Hallmark of Battery Park City
455 North End Avenue
New York, NY 10282
212-791-2500
http://www.brookdaleliving.com/brookdale/properties/hallmark_batteryparkcity/index.asp The Hallmark is a luxury senior residence facility in Battery Park City. Amenities include assisted living, exercise programs, transportation services, and educational programs. Hamilton-Madison House
City Hall Senior Center
253 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10007
212-233-1200 (phone)
212-233-1824 (fax)
http://www.find-us.net/city-hall/index.html The City Hall Senior Center-Golden Age Club was New York’s first Chinese senior center. The Center welcomes people from all ethnic groups who are over the age of 60. The Center provides hot meals at breakfast and lunch; counseling; assistance with benefits such as SSI, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Medicare; social services for issues such as housing, crime, and immigration; and activities such as bingo, workshops, English as a Second Language, (ESL) courses, field trips, and special events. A new adult day program will serve seniors with dementia. New York Foundation for Senior Citizens
11 Park Place, 14th floor
New York, NY 10007
212-962-7559
http://www.nyfsc.org The New York Foundation for Senior Services helps senior citizens avoid institutionalization, and helps preserve independence and dignity. The Foundation provides home care and transportation services, job training and placement, programs with area youth, ombudsman services, alternative housing opportunities, theater tickets, home maintenance services, and three senior centers offering activities, meals, and day programs. NYU Downtown Hospital Geriatric Services
170 William Street
New York, NY 10038
212-312-5000 (general number) The Geriatric Care Program integrates medicine, nursing, social, pharmacological, nutritional, and rehabilitation care for elderly patients. The geriatric team provides outreach, health education, and screening activities to senior groups. Pace Adult Resource Center (PARC)
Pace University
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
212-346-1244
http://www.pace.edu/retirees The PARC program provides people 55 and older the opportunity to take undergraduate courses on an audit or non-credit basis (subject to availability, excluding nursing and law programs) at one-third the normal tuition price. Scholarships are provided to make up the full amount of tuition. The PARC program also offers special courses and counseling to members. PARC members receive discounts for the university’s plays, concerts, and other productions. The program also organizes special excursions and day trips. One free PARC mini-course is included with yearly membership. Southbridge Adult and Senior Citizens Center
90 Beekman Street
New York, NY 10038
212-732-9363
fax: 212-267-8995 The Southbridge Adult and Senior Citizens Center offers a variety of recreational and cultural programs for seniors in the downtown area. The Center offers assistance with social services such as Medicare, Access-A-Ride, and Meals-On-Wheels. There is also a nurse available, and a shopping van service. Members of the Center enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, including health and fitness programs, arts and crafts, knitting, Yiddish conversation, drawing, chess, games, and snacks. Membership is $8.00 for the year, and is open to anyone over 55 in the downtown area.
St. Margaret’s House
49 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
212-766-8122
St. Margaret’s House is a 20-story housing facility with 24-hour security, and is home to more than 290 senior citizens and mobility-impaired persons of all ages. A congregate dining room is open every day for lunch and dinner. There are daily activities and events planned, including trips to museums and theaters. All residents are members of the Resident Council and advisory committees. Senior residents must be 62 or older. Visions—Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
500 Greenwich Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10013
212-625-1616
Fax: 212-219-4078
www.visionsvcb.org
Visions is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired people lead independent lives in their homes and communities. Visions provides adapted recreation, skills training, employment assistance, and counseling. Visions also runs a summer camp for the blind. |
