10 of NYC’s Coziest Coffee Shops for the Winter
If you find yourself venturing out into the tundra that is currently New York City, make sure to find a refuge that offers a warm, cozy place to defrost.
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12 of NYC’s Newest Landmarked Designated Buildings in Midtown
After conducting a study of Midtown East, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently designated 12 historic buildings in NYC as city landmarks.
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The 10 Most Architecturally Extraordinary Consulates, Embassies and Foreign-Owned Buildings in NYC
NYC has many consulates, embassies and foreign-owned buildings most of which are lavish Gilded Age mansions. Here are 10 of the most architecturally extraordinary ones.
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History of NYC Streets: The Emergence of Lexington Avenue
Learn about the history and emergence of NYC’s Lexington Avenue which wasn’t originally part of the Commissioner’s Plan of 1811 that laid out the city grid.
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Inside the Ruins of the Lutèce Restaurant in NYC, of Mad Men Fame
We went inside the ruins of the once world-renowned Lutèce Restaurant in NYC, which was featured on Mad Men and other films.
MoreDaily What?! The Bronze Union Rat in Midtown Manhattan
Menacing and grotesque, the inflatable union rats make their presence felt no matter when they are placed—but did you know that there’s a bronze version of the same located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan?
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Daily What?! An Indoor Tropical Oasis in NYC’s Ford Foundation
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On a walk west on 42nd Street from the neo-Gothic-infused neighborhood of Tudor City, the Ford Foundation Building introduces a dramatic change of scenery. It stands somewhat fortress-like, its exterior giving few hints about the building’s true architectural brilliance. Of course, from the outside, you’re also blind to the …
MoreThe Secrets of Grand Central, Part 3
In celebration of Grand Central’s centennial, this article is the third installment of a 3 part series revealing the secrets of Grand Central.
MoreThe Secrets of Grand Central, Part 2
In celebration of Grand Central’s centennial, this article is the second installment of a 3 part series revealing the secrets of Grand Central.
MoreThe Secrets of Grand Central, Part 1
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Grand Central Terminal, we will be exploring all aspects of the terminal, from its most famous attributes to its hidden treasures. This article is the first installment of a 3 part series revealing the secrets of Grand Central.
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Jonathan Prince’s newest sculpture, G2V, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
G2V, Jonathan Prince’s newest public art installation at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood, can be seen either as a vestige of the past or a remnant of an advanced alien civilization.
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