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15 Things to Do This Week in NYC: October 11th – October 17th, 2019

Every week in New York City brings something new and exciting to experience. This week, indulge in a three-course dinner

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 10, 2019

Arts & Culture

See How Cities Have Evolved Since WWII at the Brooklyn Historical Society

Attend the talk Urban Renewal in the Suburban Age: The Struggle to Redefine the American City at the Brooklyn Historical

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 10, 2019

Arts & Culture

8 NYC Haunts of Musician John Lennon

December 8th marks the day when musician John Lennon was tragically shot. As a tribute, here are eight spots in

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Michelle Young Oct 10, 2019

Arts & Culture

How Newark Was Transformed into Gotham for the Movie Joker [Photos]

Joker, the box office hit film from Warner Bros. starring Joaquin Phoenix showcases the backstory of the misanthropic comic book

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Michelle Young Oct 10, 2019

Arts & Culture

Discover the Magic and Mysticism of Central Park with Boroughs of the Dead

Discover the Magic and Mysticism of Central Park Central on a ghostly walking tour from Boroughs of the Dead. Central

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 9, 2019

Arts & Culture

Explore Public Art and Placemaking on a Colorful Walk Along Varick Street

Hudson Square BID’s new public art initiative, Hudson Square Canvas is transforming Varick Street. Five original artworks by four

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 9, 2019

Architecture

15 Must-Visit Open Access Sites for Open House New York 2019

Photograph Courtesy of  via Open House New York This year, Open House New York invites the public to explore more

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 9, 2019

Arts & Culture

A Monument to Missing Tourists Taken by Wolves Appears in Battery Park

Back in 1981, then-Mayor Ed Koch proposed the release of of wild wolves into train yards to prevent graffiti artists

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Michelle Young Oct 9, 2019

Arts & Culture

Explore One of America’s Oldest Crematories, Right Here in Queens

To some, a columbarium, a building that houses cremated remains, may appear to be a morbid place full of sadness

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 8, 2019

Architecture

Meet with Founding Principal Drew Lang Inside the Offices of Lang Architecture

Untapped Cities is getting in the Archtober spirit with a trip to the studios Lang Architecture. At this special studio

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Nicole Saraniero Oct 8, 2019

Arts & Culture

Dexter Park, the Lost Baseball Stadium that Became a Supermarket Parking Lot

You know the names: Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Hank Greenberg. But have you heard of Dexter

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Untapped New York Oct 8, 2019

Arts & Culture

Subtle Art Piece in Carnegie Hall Subway Station Shows Those Who Graced the Stage

When one thinks of New York City subway art, large mosaic pieces often come to mind. But at 57th Street-7th

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Michelle Young Oct 8, 2019