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Subway Cars Dumped into Ocean
- 7 years, 4 months ago By AnonymousUser

Wow, this is fascinating to see. Be sure to make it to the very last photo :)
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Cinco De Mayo Listings
- 7 years, 6 months ago By thayer

It's that time of year when cervezas and tequila flow freely around the city, and we celebrate Mexican history and our Mexican American friends.
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Drill at JFK Airport to Prepare for Emergencies
- 7 years, 7 months ago By thayer

JFK is world hub that needs to be ready for anything. This Saturday they're putting it to the test with full-scale emergency drill.
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New Yorker answers questions about New Cold War
- 7 years, 8 months ago By thayer

Your questions answered about “Trump, Putin, and the new Cold War” : The writers of a recent New Yorker article on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election respond to reader ...
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Trump Ban Excludes His Businesses
- 7 years, 9 months ago By AnonymousUser

Confusing times. President Trump’s ban affects seven Muslim-majority countries, but some were spared from the order's blacklist, such as Saudi Arabia, even though they have deep-seated ties to ...
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NYJA Vocal Jazz Intensives Just Announced for February 2017
- 7 years, 10 months ago By AnonymousUser

NYJA has just announced a brand-new program for 2017! Do you love to sing? Are you craving an environment that is made just for you, your vocal interests and goals ...
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911 Prankster Caught
- 7 years, 10 months ago By thayer

After dozens of bogus calls to 911, the police have a suspect in custody.
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Second Avenue Subway opening Jan 1
- 7 years, 11 months ago By thayer

The extension of the Q should be opening for New Year's Day.
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Hamilton Cast Sends Message to Pence
- 8 years ago By AnonymousUser

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NFL ratings are down
- 8 years ago By editor

We don't really watch football, but this Daily News article got our attention: "Trump [...] singling out Colin Kaepernick as the singular reason for the decline in the NFL ratings"
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Ninth Annual Holiday House NYC Showhouse
- 8 years ago By AnonymousUser

Holiday House Design Shows has announced plans for Holiday House Soho, its ninth-annual NYC-based interior design showcase and its first in NYC’s Soho neighborhood. Top names in design and ...
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Octopus Attack on Staten Island Ferry
- 8 years, 1 month ago By AnonymousUser

Hahaha :-D
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Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy
- 8 years, 2 months ago By thayer

Sept 15-25: Opens every day at 11:30 AM and closes at 11PM Sundays through Thursday's and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. "Although this is an annual celebration of ...
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Maker Week is Coming
- 8 years, 2 months ago By editor

Pretty excited. See you there.
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Commemorating 9/11
- 8 years, 2 months ago By editor

15 years later it's still a day that is deeply burned into our memories here at NY.com. We're still too overwhelmed by all the memorials and services ...
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Silent Beaches, Untold Stories: New York City's Forgotten Waterfront
- 8 years, 2 months ago By editor

We love flipping through this kind of visual histories at NY.com. This new book "transports the reader into the extraordinary past and present embedded in New York City's ...
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Lemon Ice King Of Corona
- 8 years, 3 months ago By editor

It's been hot.. too damn hot.. Have you had a lemon ice lately. Here's a fun little history of the "Lemon Ice King Of Corona" Queens. If that ...
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Sree Sreenivasan is City's New Chief Digital Officer
- 8 years, 3 months ago By editor

"In his new role, Sreenivasan will direct the Office of Digital Strategy (NYC Digital) to launch digital products that encourage civic engagement, increase government transparency, and support New York City ...
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Me@NY.com
- 8 years, 4 months ago By editor

Dear NY.com Insiders, Would you love to have an email address that people can't forget? like andy@ny.com or jill@ny.com! Are you self-employed, or have ...
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More News on our Today Page
- 8 years, 4 months ago By editor

We've done a bit of updating to our news sources, to give you a better variety. See the "Today Page" and you'll find news from a variety of ...
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How to Plan a Party in New York City
- 8 years, 4 months ago By editor

Wondering How To Plan A Party In New York City? Our guest author, Savannah Mellberg, has written a short article covering the essentials: Deciding on size and location; How to ...
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Cow Tunnels in New York?
- 8 years, 4 months ago By editor

Yup. Listening to the radio this morning I re-heard the strange story of New York's historic Cow Tunnels. Truth or urban myth? You be the judge...
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NY.com Blog
- 8 years, 5 months ago By editor

We've put up a new blog as an experiment to give you more ways to ask questions, have conversations, and find out what we're up to. We always ...
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NY vs LA: Video of Kids talking about New York versus Los Angeles
- 8 years, 5 months ago By editor

If you like kids you'll find this one hysterically funny. It's kids talking about how New York and New Yorkers compare to LA.
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Like NY.com on Facebook
- 8 years, 5 months ago By thayer

Like Us! We haven't done much with our Facebook page, so we're considering using that to publish interesting updates and events. If you'd like to see updates ...
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Berlin Wall in New York
- 8 years, 5 months ago By Editor

From Wikipedia: "At least four segments of the wall are located in New York City. One can be found between Gateway Plaza and the North Cove marina in the World ...
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Repost: Gothamist 10 Best Bookstores
- 10 years, 12 months ago By Editor

Fun list: Gothamist : The 10 Best Bookstores in NYC
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Banksy in NYC
- 11 years, 1 month ago By Editor

Reports are that Banksy is making his next rounds in NYC including an "audio tour": Banksy Announces a Month Long Takeover of the Walls of New York
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New Yorkers Aren't Rude, You Are
- 11 years, 2 months ago By Editor

Here's a funny article that takes an uncommon standpoint: New Yorkers Aren't Rude, You Are
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WNYC Transit Time NYC
- 11 years, 3 months ago By Editor

WNYC has this great tool to see how long it takes to get around: WNYC Transit Time NYC
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Hidden Subway Station
- 11 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Can you call yourself a New Yorker if you haven't been to the forbidden parts of the underground? How many ghost stations are you familiar with? Travelettes's Article ...
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TLC shoots itself in the foot
- 12 years, 2 months ago By Editor

The Taxi and Limo Commission can't allow use of phone apps to hail cabs until February, due to contractual obligations <a href=
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Happy New Year!
- 12 years, 10 months ago By Editor

Happy New Year New York!
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
- 13 years ago By Editor

From the website (http://www.rockefellercenter.com/events/2011/11/30/2011-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/) which also has a clear map of the event: The 2011 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit ...
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
- 13 years ago By Editor

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is right around the corner, and we're looking forward to heading to The Museum of Natural History the evening before with a hot thermos of ...
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Shakespeare's MacBeth in Riverbank State Park
- 14 years, 3 months ago By Editor

The Pulse Ensemble Theater will be performing Shakespeare's Macbeth from August 12th through the 28th on Wednesday through Sundays at 7:30pm in the Riverbank State Park outdoor amphitheater ...
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American Premiere of "The Dybbuk" by Julia Pascal Opens on Aug. 10th
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

The American premiere of "The Dybbuk" by Julia Pascal opens on August 10th at the Johnson Theater. A description of the production from the show's web page: The Dybbuk ...
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The Studio Museum in Harlem, Summer 2010
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

On July 15th, the Studio Museum Harlem will be opening several new exhibitions that shouldn't be missed! The museum is here: The Studio Museum Harlem 144 West 125th Street ...
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Lovers a Bold New Musical Opens on Thursday
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

Lovers, a Bold New Musical opens on Thursday for only five performances: Thurs 7/15 @ 8pm, Weds 7/21 @8pm, Sat 7/24 @ 9pm, Weds 7/28 @ 2pm, Sun 8 ...
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Restaurant Week in New York 2010
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

Restaurant Week begins on Monday you must try not to miss it! Lunch is $24.07 and dinner is $30 per person. For anyone who's dined out in New ...
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Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

The Theater for the New City's summer showcase, the Dream Up Festival will be kicking off on August 8th and will run through September 5th. From the theater company ...
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The Drilling Company Presents: Julius Caesar In a Modern School Board
- 14 years, 4 months ago By Editor

The Drilling Company will be presenting a staging of Shakespeare's historical drama Julius Caesar in the modern setting of a school system from July 29th through August 14th. The ...
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Brooklyn Community Chorus Presents:
- 14 years, 6 months ago By Editor

On June 5th, The Brooklyn Community Chorus presents "Keep On Singing." The program includes a wide selection of music from Baroque to Broadway and includes songs from Hair and Les ...
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The Frog Singer
- 14 years, 6 months ago By Editor

The Drilling Company will be presenting "The Frog Singer" starting on May 15th. Shows will be on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for ...
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Flamenco in New York
- 14 years, 6 months ago By Editor

We were recently notified of an upcoming solo flamenco performance that sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun! The performance will be running from May 14th ...
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The Drilling Company Presents: "Faith"
- 14 years, 6 months ago By Editor

We just heard that The Drilling Company will be presenting the collected works of nine emerging playwrights who were commissioned by the troupe to write about the topic of Faith ...
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Red Mother at La Mama E.T.C
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

La MaMa presents the premiere of "Red Mother" by Muriel Miguel, acclaimed Spiderwoman Theater co-founder. Boisterous Brechtian tale traces a mythic "earth journey" of a Native woman across what was ...
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The Cupcake Diaries, Part 3
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

"The Cupcake Diaries," the touring duo of Tippy Canoe and AntonetteG will be performing in New York for two dates: May 2 @ 7:30pm (Tippy on @ 8:15pm) Googie’s ...
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Tax Day at the Post Office
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

April 15th is tax day and New Yorkers always love to fulfill their civic duty by filing their income taxes at the last possible moment. While taxes are a real ...
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The Most Dangerous Man in America
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

There will be a free screening of the Oscar nominated documentary Most Dangerous Man at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center. Here are the details and the full press ...
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Bring Your Own Kid at 92Y
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

Bring the entire family to the 92Y Tribeca for the B.Y.O.K family-friendly concert series. From the Honest Baby site: "B.Y.O.K.(tm) (Bring Your Own ...
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Bring the Space Shuttle to New York
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

The Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum has started a petition to get NASA to bring the retiring Space Shuttle fleet to New York City. From the museum's site ...
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Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Spring Repertory Showcase
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Spring Repertory Showcase is on Saturday April 17 from 7-9pm at The Lovinger Theatre of Lehman College. Tickets cost a $15.00 with a valid student ...
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Bike New York
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

We're huge supporters of the idea that New York is one of the most "bikeable" cities in the world. It's small (geographically speaking), flat, and traffic rules are ...
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Down the Rabbit Hole
- 14 years, 7 months ago By Editor

The one woman musical "Down the Rabbit Hole" opens on April 2nd at the House of Yes in Williamsburg. "Down the Rabbit Hole--a one woman musical" (written and performed by ...
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Aerial View of New York in 1924
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

If you're a fan of New York City history you're going to want to explore this genuinely awesome site from New York City's Department of Transportation. The ...
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MOMA for Kids
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

If you have kids and love modern art the Museum of Modern Art is running a series of programs called Tours for Fours and A Closer Look for Kids that ...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

Wednesday is one of New York's most popular holidays St. Patrick's Day. The holiday is the celebration of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick and is most ...
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Legends of Aerospace
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

We just learned that the Legends of Aerospace at the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum has been postponed until tomorrow (Sunday, March 14th) because of the heavy rain and poor ...
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8 Bit Map of New York
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

We are nerds and we really love maps. We especially love maps of New York! Check out this fascinating map of New York rendered as you might have seen it ...
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Queens Museum Presents The Panorama Challenge
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

The Queens Museum will be hosting The Panorama Challenge - Take 3 this Friday March 12 from 7-10pm. The Panorama Challenge was originally scheduled to take place on February 26th but ...
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Jeremy Plays Guitar
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

Jeremy Plays Guitar will be performing at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on Sunday March 21st. From the event's website: "Jeremy Plays Guitar is a high-energy, fun kid’s ...
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Beer Tasting + History
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden is sponsoring an event in honor of St. Patrick's Day. "Beer: A History and Tasting" will be held March 12th at 6:30pm. Sam Merritt, Certified Cicerone TM Beer Sommelier, will lead a lively discussion and tasting in an authentic 19th century tavern room. Address & Phone: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street New York, NY US 212-838-6878 Websitehttp://mvhm.com/
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Coyote in Manhattan
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

Check this out, this YouTube video shows a wild coyote in Central Park. Amazing.
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Carnegie Kids Sound Playground
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

This Thursday, March 4th at 10am, The McGraw Hill Companies are sponsoring a Sound Playground in Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall. Here's a synopsis of the program from Carnegie ...
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Elisa Monte Dance's 29th Season
- 14 years, 8 months ago By Editor

Elisa Monte Dance opens their 29th two-week long season today. Don't miss the phenomenal choreography and high energy performance of this wonderful company. There will be two programs this ...
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Blue Bottle Coffee in Brooklyn?
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

According to the New York Times, Blue Bottle Coffee, a San Francisco favorite, may be about to open a new store in Williamsburg Brooklyn as early as Wednesday (February 24th ...
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Official Share 'a' Cab Experiment Begins Friday
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

The New York Times is reporting that the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission will be rolling out a plan to experiment with the sharing of cab rides starting ...
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Vote for a New TLC Info Video
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

The TLC and NYC media have teamed up to produce three new potential videos that will greet every passenger in a New York City taxi. They've asked the public ...
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Sewer Comes to Queens
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

We couldn't believe this when we ready this story from the City Room blog of The New York Times about a neighborhood in southeastern Queens right by Kennedy Airport ...
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The Message Behind the Music
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

In celebration of African-American History Month the American Museum of Natural History in Association with Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group presents The Message Behind the Music. From the ...
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Upcoming Events at The New York Hall of Science
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

The New York Hall of Science has a number of really interesting and family friendly upcoming events. Upcoming events include Science of the Circus on February 18th and 1 and ...
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Restaurant Week Extended!
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Restaurant Week has been extended through February 28th! Visit some of New York's finest restaurants, including restaurants such as '21' Club, Aquavit, Atlantic Grill, Blue Water Grill, Brasserie Les ...
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Free Admission to the NY Historical Society
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

I can't believe we didn't catch this earlier but the New York Historical Society is offering free admission in honor of President's week from Saturday, February 13th ...
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The Paper Bag Players Take Manhattan
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

The Paper Bag Players will be making four appearances in March in their new show "The Great Mummy Adventure." From their website: "THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS GREAT MUMMY ADVENTURE will ...
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Valentine's Day in the Park
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Wondering what to do for Valentine's day in New York City? The New York City Parks Department has published a list of events and activities that begin tomorrow (Friday ...
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Looped Opens on Broadway
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Looped, A New Comedy is opening on Broadway on March 14th with previews beginning on February 19th. From Looped's website: Based on a real event, LOOPED takes place in ...
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Buy a Piece of the MTA
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

We recently ran across the MTA's Asset Recovery site. The site's own description: "MTA NYC Transit, the country's largest urban mass transit system, has a large inventory ...
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NYPL Map Rectifier
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

If you're a map geek like we are you should check out the New York Public Library's Map Rectifier Tool. According to the NYPL's website the tools ...
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James Webb Space Telescope
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Jon Arenberg will be at the Museum of Natural History Hayden Planetarium and will give a lecture entitled: Design and Performance of the James Webb Space Telescope: The First Light ...
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Art After Dark
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

This Friday will be the finale of Art After Dark: First Fridays at the Guggenheim Museum. From the Guggenheim's website: "Don’t miss the grand finale of Art after ...
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Proof: New Yorkers are Nice
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

Who says New Yorkers aren't nice? Having grown up in New York we've always been told by our out of town friends how shocked they are by our ...
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Pancake Month
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

February is pancake month at the Clinton Street Bakery. They will feature a different special pancake flavor every Monday thru Friday throughout the day. If you're like us and ...
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Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: East Meets West
- 14 years, 9 months ago By Editor

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents: East Meets West Combining Asian and Western "Classical" Musics Performing: Juho Laitinen, cello Oren Fader, guitar Jon Liechty, piano Joanne Lin, cello When and ...
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