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You are Invited to "The Lower East Side Way" a Benefit and Birthday Celebration for Victor Papa 

In honor of our late President, Victor Papa, this year’s annual Spring Benefit “The Lower East Side Way” will be dedicated to him in recognition of his service to Two Bridges and the Lower East Side... 

A Letter from the President, Ditashiah Kohn

Hello, my name is Ditashiah Kohn and I am happy to re-introduce myself to many of you whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and to some of you whom I have not. Over the past four years, I have come to know the Two Bridges community and have been incredibly inspired by my dear friend and mentor Victor Papa...

TBNC Celebrates Women's History Month

Two Bridges Neighborhood Council connected with a few women in the community to celebrate their personal achievements and recognize them for their work. Have a look...

TWO BRIDGES ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT 

During this difficult time, we must also look to the future and ensure the continued success and growth of our organization. 

REMEMBERING VICTOR PAPA: A Beloved Leader, Friend, and Community Advocate

For more information regarding funeral arrangements for Victor Papa, please click here.

TWO BRIDGES ARTS: Sydney Howard on Tour!

Two Bridges Arts’ own Sydney Howard, a teaching artist in voice, lands her dream role of ‘Violet’ in the Actors Theatre of Indiana production of Violet.

TBNC CELEBRATES ITS 14TH ANNUAL MARCO POLO STREET FESTIVAL AND SILK ROAD AMBASSADOR AWARDS DINNER

After a two-year hiatus, the Marco Polo Street Festival made its return to Grand Street, between Mulberry and Mott, attracting over 2,000 attendees to the streets of the Historic District of Chinatown & Little Italy! 

TBNC PARTNERS WITH THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

This past October, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), Two Bridges Neighborhood Council conducted environmental justice resident surveys in the Two Bridges neighborhood. 

TBNC RECEIVES GRANT AWARD FROM NYC SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES FOR BID EXPLORATION IN LITTLE ITALY

Two Bridges Neighborhood Council has been awarded a Business Improvement District (BID) Exploration grant from the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to assist in the development of the Mulberry Street Partnership, a BID for Little Italy. Details in the post.

TWO BRIDGES ELITES ATTEND NATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Over Memorial Day weekend, 40 youth from the Two Bridges Elites basketball team participated in the National NACBA Basketball Tournament in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

TBNC HOSTS ITS ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT!

On Thursday, May 19, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council hosted its annual Spring Benefit Celebrating Progressive Women in the Lower East Side, Then and Now, at the Manny Cantor Center. 

MUSICAL THEATER IS HERE AT TWO BRIDGES ARTS!

We're so excited about our new class in Musical Theater, which started this past spring. The class is for ages 10-17 and we would like to introduce our new Musical Theater teacher, Sydney Howard!

TBNC & SETTLEMENT HOUSING FUND INAUGURATE THE RAIN GARDEN AT TWO BRIDGES TOWER

In April 2022, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council and Settlement Housing Fund, marked the finale of an 8-year construction of a rain garden project.

TBNC Press Conference: Vaccines needed for homebound seniors in the Lower East Side.

Joined by several community organizations, such as GOLES, Hamilton Madison House and LES Ready!, TBNC called upon Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to include, as a top priority, the aging population of NYC seniors not able to travel to vaccine sites. 

Two Bridges Arts Interview with Zach Heyde.

Two Bridges: More Vaccine Resources for Seniors 

Two Bridges and community will call upon Governor and Mayor to provide additional resources to most vulnerable seniors in need of vaccine.

Resources for COVID-19

Notice of Program Suspensions Due to COVID-19

As of March 12, 2020, the Two Bridges Fitness program and Two Bridges Music school will be suspended until further notice. 

Suspended: Morning Tai Chi and Qi Gong Classes 

Morning Tai Chi and Qi Gong (held Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) classes will be temporarily suspended for the remaining month of March 2020.

Marco Polo: Be Chinese, Italian and Mongolian for a day

Back by popular demand, we'll be hosting our annual Marco Polo Street Pageant & Festival  on Saturday (12-4 pm), October 19, 2019.  

Weekend Walks is coming to Catherine Street

See Catherine Street like you haven't before, with kid-friendly activities, magic, music and more! 

CHINATOWN:
The official neighborhood tour

Experience Chinatown with opens access to sites that have never been open to public tours before.  Book by visiting tommysnewyork.com

You're Invited!:
Marco Polo Dinner 

TBNC  invites you to our 11th Annual Marco Polo Silk Road Ambassador Awards Dinner on October 22nd at the Golden Unicorn Restaurant.  Joins us by visiting tbncmarcopolo.org

Chinatown-Little Italy Historic Tour is coming 

TBNC and Tommy's New York's soft launch of  the Chinatown-Little Italy Historic District walking tour begins Thursday, June 20 (10:00 am) convening from the Canal St. Kiosk on Walker/Canal.

The Free Little Library is Back! 

On Monday, April 29, 2019 TBNC will be hosting an Earth Day Celebration with the installation of the "Free Little Library" at 82 Rutgers Slip (5:00-5:30 pm).

Joey Chang is a "Rising Artist"

Featured on PBS' web series: Rising Artist, Joey speaks on his inspirations, challenges, as well as his goals to music students.

Spring Benefit: Over the Rainbow - May 7, 2019

TBNC  will host its annual Spring Benefit, themed "Over the Rainbow" this May 7, 2019 at the Manny Cantor Center. For more information, please visit tbncspringbenefit.org.

Music from China presents " Masterpieces of Erhu and Pipa"

On Saturday, February 23, 2019 Two Bridges Neighborhood Council will be hosting Music from China for a special Two Bridges Music Concert.

TWO BRIDGES MUSIC SPRING 2019 REGISTRATION OPEN

Info and registration for Two Bridges Music's Spring 2019 semester is now available! The program will run from Jan 7th - Jun 22nd and will include 22 weeks of lessons.

10TH ANNUAL SILK ROAD AMBASSADOR AWARDS DINNER

On Thursday, October 11th Two Bridges Neighborhood Council hosted its 10th annual Marco Polo Silk Road Ambassador Awards Dinner at the Golden Unicorn.

KLEZMER! A TWO BRIDGES MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT

On Sunday, October 7th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, Two Bridges Music invites you to an exhilarating live Klezmer with snacks provided by the famous Katz's Delicatessen.

10TH ANNUAL MARCO POLO FESTIVAL

On Saturday, October 20th from 12 Noon - 4:00 PM, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council will host the 10th Annual Marco Polo Festival Procession and Grand Street Stage Performances.

Meet Our Fitness Participant, Michelle! 

Every dollar we fundraise will be matched!

Erhu Lessons Now Offered at Two Bridges

6 Two Bridges music students attend a Carnegie Hall concert

2018-2019 Two Bridges Fitness Registration is now available! Register for Free Classes Today!

ISO Concert at the MET Museum will premier 4 original pieces by Two Bridges Music students

5 spots available for free Percussion Workshop with Amos Gabia

Join the LES Citizens Parade community rehearsals and perform in the processional

Affordable Housing for Rent 平价廉租房 229 Cherry Street

LIVING IN ... TWO BRIDGES - NY TIMES ARTICLE

A new NY Times article features the Two Bridges Neighborhood.

CONGRATULATIONS EMILY, JIVAN AND PHYLLIX

Two Bridges Music is glad to congratulate Emily Chen, Jivan Ramesh and Phyllix Qin for their recent musical achievements and hard work!

FKAJAZZ LIVE AT TWO BRIDGES

Join us for this next FREE performance presented by the Two Bridges Music Concert Series.

SEPTEMBER 23RD MOVE & MEET 

On Saturday, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council is hosting a "Move & Meet" Weekend Walks Event. Join us for some fun activities: face-painting, bouncy castle, live jazz music, and community resources for all. 

9TH ANNUAL MARCO POLO FESTIVAL

On Saturday, October 21st from 11:00AM - 3:00PM, Two Bridges Neighborhood Council will host the 9th Annual Marco Polo Festival Procession and Grand Street Stage Performances.

NEW TWO BRIDGES CLASS: ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION

Two Bridges Music is starting a new class this Fall in Electronic Music Production

APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEW AFTER SCHOOL SESSION

The 2017 - 2018 session is open for registration now.

A Grand Piano claims its home in 82 Rutgers Slip

Read the story behind the grand piano that was generously donated to Two Bridges Music.

TWO BRIDGES WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBERS

Two Bridges is pleased to announce several new members to their staff.

8th Annual Marco Polo Festival

Since 2009, the Marco Polo Festival interprets the story of the encounter between the famed Venetian merchant-traveler, Marco Polo (1254-1294), as a parallel of the historic encounter and lived experiences of the Chinese & Italian immigrants.

The Future of Zone A

Two Bridges Neighborhood Council in collaboration with the Cooper Union Institute for Sustainable Design & the Architectural League of New York will convene a public discussion to explore issues and ideas for the future of coastal New York.