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Guide to the NYBG Holiday Train Show, An Annual Love Letter to NYC
Discover which NYC buildings—both lost and extant—have been recreated out of plants!
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Architecture
See Plans for an Alternative Above-Ground Penn Station
Three eminent architects have a different vision for the future of Penn Station than what has been proposed in the
News
Solar-Powered Smart Compost Bins Pop Up in Brooklyn
Orange bins are popping up all over the streets of Brooklyn. These bins are smart, solar-powered compost bins sporting the
Arts & Culture
A Mesmerizing Moving Sculpture Glows in NYC’s Garment District
A giant, glowing, kinetic sculpture called Living Lantern will offer busy New Yorkers a moment of zen this winter season.
Arts & Culture
Ride the Vintage 20th Century Limited Train from NYC
Now is your chance to hop aboard “The Most Famous Train in the World!” The United Railroad Historical Society of
Arts & Culture
Go Inside the Archives of the Historic Martinique New York
Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton is a unique repository of 125 years of Manhattan history. The
News
Say Goodbye to the Peacocks of St. John the Divine
Since 1972, there has been a resident flock of peacocks at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, but this
Abandoned
New Film Shows Abandoned Hart Island Buildings Set for Demolition
In the latest short film released by Unforgotten Films, you might be watching some of the final pieces of footage
News
JFK Airport’s Oldest Terminal Has Closed, See What’s Next
All arriving flights into Terminal 2 at JFK Airport ceased over the weekend. The terminal building, which has been in
Architecture
10 Lost Mansions of the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley region of New York state is dotted with extravagant mansions of times gone by. Luckily, there are
Architecture
Titanic Memorial Lighthouse to Be Restored in NYC
The Titanic Memorial Lighthouse could use a little freshening up. The landlocked lighthouse at the corner of Fulton and Pearl
Events
NYC’s Early Streetcars and America’s First Freedom Rider, Elizabeth Jennings
The early omnibuses of New York City “were little more than glorified stagecoaches,” writes author Jerry Mikorenda in his book
Arts & Culture
Toss, Roll, Stack, and Eat Bagels at NYC’s BagelFest this Weekend
This weekend, it’s okay to play with your food. In honor of National Bagel Day on January 15th, someone