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This resolution honors the Lower East Side neighborhood in Manhattan by requesting Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Lower East Side History Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the neighborhood's rich history of welcoming immigrants, its cultural diversity, and its resilience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognizes the area's significance as a vibrant community that includes neighborhoods like East Village, Chinatown, and Two Bridges, and acknowledges the efforts of local cultural and civic groups like Fourth Arts Block and Downtown Art in preserving and celebrating the neighborhood's heritage. The resolution aims to commemorate the Lower East Side's historical contributions, emphasize its cultural achievements, and support its ongoing community spirit, ultimately requesting that an officially engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K402