Two Bridges Neighborhood Council

Marco Polo Day Celebration — October 18, 2009

Two Bridges, together with new and old friends from both Little Italy and Chinatown, celebrated the official listing of these two communities on the New York State Register of Historic Places. The festivities, which featured unforgettable cultural performances highlighting the Chinese and Italian cultures, were joined by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller-elect John Liu and City Councilmember-elect Margaret Chin.

Photos from the celebration can be found on the Two Bridges Events page. Additional video from Marco Polo Day can be found on YouTube. See more....

New & Noteworthy

The Lower East Side — An Endangered Place

Two Bridges Neighborhood Council has completed a film called The Lower East Side: An Endangered Place. Through interviews with a broad spectrum of Lower East residents, this new documentary explores the impact of gentrification on their lives. The filmmakers interviewed long-term residents and new arrivals, people on all sides of the complex and controversial issue of gentrification. The film is intended to spark a dialogue — and eventually a campaign — to preserve the diversity, vitality, and unique culture of the Lower East Side. Read more...

New screening of the film will take place on March 31 at the offices of University Settlement in the Lower East Side.

Download the Film Guide (PDF)

Read Two Bridges' latest report:

This economic study looks at the result of gentrification from the perspectives of both retailers and consumers.

Chinatown and Little Italy Historic District Listed On National Register of Historic Places

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New & Noteworthy

The Lower East Side — An Endangered Place

Read Two Bridges' latest report:

Chinatown and Little Italy Historic District Listed On National Register of Historic Places

Chinatown/Little Italy Historic District Working Group Holds First Planning Workshop