Celebrating Stonewall 50: The History of the Stonewall Riots in NYC
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, take a look back at how this beloved National Monument shaped the culture of New York City and beyond.
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Photos from Coney Island’s Colorful Mermaid Parade in NYC
Check out photos of Coney Island overflowing with nautical-themed revelers celebrating the summer solstice and the neighborhood’s history at the Mermaid Parade.
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See a Bygone NYC with New Photography Book Today’s Special: New York City Images 1969-2006
Photo by Jeff Rothstein
For better or worse, New York City in 2019 is almost unrecognizable when compared to the New York of only a few decades ago. Fortunately, we have the work of many photographers who have captured the changing city over time. The latest collection we’ve come across is by photographer Jeff Rothstein, …
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NYC’s Strand Bookstore Fights New Landmark Status
The Strand Bookstore’s new landmark status may seem promising, but for the store’s owner it may mean future hardship. Inside the controversial landmarking decision.
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Exhibition about Stonewall in Hidden Gallery Atop Manhattan Municipal Building
The 19th floor of the New York Municipal Building has a hidden art gallery and is currently showing an exhibition celebrating Stonewall and LGBTQ+ artists.
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New York Botanical Garden Opens Largest Exhibit Ever, on Modernist Landscape Artist Roberto Burle Marx
Explore the work of Brazilian Modernist landscape artist Roberto Burle Marx in the New York Botanical Garden’s biggest exhibit to date, encompassing the whole garden.
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Sing for Hope Pianos Return to the Streets of NYC, Celebrating 500th Piano
The non-profit Sing for Hope is back for 2019, unveiling 50 new public pianos which will be distributed throughout the streets of NYC and its 500th piano.
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A Guide to NYC Pride 2019: 25 Events to Check Out This Month
2019 World Pride s going to be one of the biggest pride celebrations ever, with Stonewall 50. Here’s a guide to 25 events to check out this month in NYC!
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