New York City is home to a permanent StoryBooth in Lower Manhattan at Foley Square. Reservations are open now through December 31st.
Location
The Lower Manhattan StoryBooth (above left) is located in New York City’s Foley Square on Centre Street between Worth and Duane streets, across from the U.S. Courthouse. Map and directions below.
Reservations
NOTE: Reservations for the Lower Manhattan StoryBooth are filling up fast, so you can join our waiting list by calling 646-723-7027. Let us know what dates and times you’re looking for, and we’ll let you know if and when they become available.
Phone: Call 800-850-4406
Go to our reservation system by clicking on the “Reserve now” button above.
- Log in to our reservation system. First-time visitors can create a
free account. We will ask for your email address, which is used only to
send a reminder when you make a reservation. We will also ask for a
credit card number to reserve your appointment. We will not charge your
card unless you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice. Cancellation
policy is explained in detail below. To make an appointment without an
email address and credit card, please call 800-850-4406. - Find a day and time that works for you and your interview partner.
Please remember, all participants must be 10 years or older. If there
are no times available, please keep checking back in case of
cancellations. You will only have to register the first time, so to
check back you simply sign in and look for open reservations. - Pledge a donation. StoryCorps is a free public service, but we do
ask for donations to help cover our costs and keep StoryCorps
accessible to all. We suggest $25, but you can contribute as much or as
little as you wish. Donations are processed at the StoryBooth after
your interview. - Come to the StoryBooth and have the conversation of a lifetime!
Groups and organizations can partner with us at our StoryBooth in New York City. Find out how to join our outreach efforts in the communities you serve.
Hours
Lower Manhattan StoryBooth
- Mondays: Closed
- Tuesdays: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Sundays: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
*Schedules subject to change
Directions
Foley Square is located above City Hall Park in downtown Manhattan on Centre Street between Duane and Worth streets, across from the U.S. Courthouse.
Public Transportation
Subway:
Take the 4, 5, or 6 line to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Take the 1, 2,
3, J, M, or Z line to Chambers Street. Take the R or W line to City
Hall.
Bus: Take the M1, M6, M15, M22, M103, or the B51 to City Hall.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel your appointment using the online reservation system, or by calling 800-850-4406. To cancel on the same day of your interview, you must call 646-723-7027. Due to the high volume of calls we are unable to call back individuals about cancellations.
There is no charge for cancellation unless you cancel with less than 24 hours’ advance notice. Because we are unable to fill that time slot on such short notice, we will charge $25 to the credit card used to make your reservation.
History
The Lower Manhattan StoryBooth was launched in July of 2005 on the concourse of the World Trade Center PATH station. We celebrated its reopening on April 3, 2008 at its new location in Foley Square. Read the press release about the opening event.
StoryCorps began with a StoryBooth in Grand Central Terminal, which opened
on October 23, 2003, and closed on May 17, 2008. We hope to reopen it at another location in New York City. Read more about StoryCorps in Grand Central Terminal.
Special support for StoryCorps in New York City is provided by
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, which is funded through
Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, the New York City Council, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Marc Haas Foundation.
Special thanks to
The City of New York/Department of Parks and Recreation
National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade
Center
Tekserve, the technology partner of StoryCorps in New York City
WNYC, the public radio partner of StoryCorps in New York City
