The Evolution of the New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball in NYC From 1907 to Present
The New Year’s Eve Times Square ball has evolved significantly since its 1907 debut, paralleling U.S. industry itself. Here’s how it has changed over the years.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square, NYC
Though millions watch the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop, few know the history behind it. Here are some interesting secrets we’ve uncovered.
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Top 10 Balloon Mishaps at Macy’s NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade drawing near in New York City, read about the crazy mishaps that have occurred with the balloons at past parades.
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC
With the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade approaching, it’s time to dive into its secrets and learn about its history and behind the scenes functioning.
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Your Week Untapped: The Top 11 NYC Events From August 25th-August 31st, 2017
The last week of August has arrived, with fall just around the corner. But before you get excited for autumn, there’s still some lively summer events going on.
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Use This Solid Gold Toilet at the Guggenheim Museum Before it Leaves NYC
There are only a few weeks left to use the fully functional, 18-karat gold toilet installed at the Guggenheim Museum before it leaves New York City next month.
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Watch the Shed at Hudson Yards Move and Transform Right Before Your Eyes
As the Shed at Hudson Yards continues to develop, watch animations of this technologically innovative structure moving and transforming right before your eyes.
MoreThe Top 21 Secrets of the Strand Bookstore in NYC
Stacked with books and lined with dollar carts, the Strand bookstore remains strong in New York City, accumulating a treasure trove of secrets over 90 years.
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Exhibit Inside Hotel 50 Bowery Displays Artifacts Uncovered During Archaeological Dig
Like most buildings in Chinatown, 50 Bowery, now Hotel 50 Bowery, has led many lives. An exhibit inside the hotel pays tribute to its rich, multi-layered history.
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Pieces of Hudson Yards’ Future Beehive Installation Spotted At the High Line in NYC
While walking on the High Line, we recently stumbled across giant pieces of the future beehive-like climbing structure “Vessel,” coming soon to Hudson Yards.
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There Are Two Huge “Clash of Clans” Statues Standing Tall In DUMBO, Brooklyn
After a long search, a video game character from Clash of Clans “came to life” and built two huge statues in DUMBO, which will be on view until today at 5PM.
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There Was a Life-Size Elephant Ice Sculpture For World Elephant Day in Union Square, NYC
In honor of World Elephant Day, a large elephant ice sculpture went up in Union Square on August 11th, drawing attention to dwindling African elephant populations.
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