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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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What’s So Special About this Ancient Roman Sarcophagus at The Met Museum?
One day while patrolling the Roman Court of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, former museum guard and Secrets of the
Arts & Culture
10 NYC Haunts of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground
Lou Reed sang, “I’m a New York City man, baby,” and that he was. Reed was born in Brooklyn,
Arts & Culture
A New Face for Formerly Headless “Fame” Statue is Unveiled in the Bronx
No one knows what “Fame” really looked like. The allegorical female figure that once stood on the granite pedestal of
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Top 10 Secrets of The Fulton Fish Market
The Fulton Fish Market, the largest collective of seafood wholesalers in the United States, has a long and storied history
Architecture
See the Eclectic Interior of Brooklyn’s Japanese House
Brooklyn’s famous Japanese House is more than just a home to current owner Gloria Fischer. Fischer, who bought 131
Arts & Culture
Biggie Smalls Sculpture Now Stands at the Foot of the Brooklyn Bridge
A 9-foot version of the “King of New York” now regally welcomes drivers crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. Located at the
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Quirky Holiday Decorations in NYC
Twinkling lights, giant pine garland wreaths, and sparkling angels are all pretty standard holiday fare, but what about lobster traps,
Architecture
Santiago Calatrava’s St. Nicholas Church Finally Opens at World Trade Center
Decades after the tragic events of 9/11, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the only religious building at the World
Abandoned
Exploring the Ruins of an Abandoned New Jersey Brick Factory
The ruins of the Brooksbrae Terra Cotta Brick Company have been taken over by both nature and art. Tucked away
Secrets of NYC
5 Quirky Rockefeller Center Holiday Traditions
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree takes center stage every year, but there are more holiday traditions to explore at Rockefeller
Arts & Culture
Hundreds of Volunteers Activate JR Art Installation in NYC
Over the weekend, more than 300 volunteers headed to Roosevelt Island to become part of a large-scale art installation by
Architecture
NYC’s Oldest Gay Bar, Julius’ Bar, Gets Landmark Designation
After a 10-year campaign, Julius’ Bar has finally become a New York City Landmark. The decision was reached after a