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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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Fun Maps: The Shortest Streets in NYC
Last year, we revealed what were the shortest streets in Manhattan and now Curbed NY has mapped the shortest streets
Arts & Culture
5 Historic Locations in Harlem to Celebrate Black History Month
Black History has left an indelible imprint on the cultural fabric of New York City. From the Harlem Renaissance to
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7 Places to Remember Malcolm X in NYC on Anniversary of Assassination
Today is the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, later known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. Malcolm X’s career
Architecture
Top 10 Secrets of the Chrysler Building in NYC
Photo by Dark Cyanide The Chrysler Building is one of the most beloved of New York City’s skyscrapers, an
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10 of NYC’s Abandoned Hospitals and Asylums
We’re doing a bunch of fun events with Will Ellis, the author of Abandoned NYC and Untapped Cities columnist,
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The 12 Oldest Museums in NYC
New York City abounds in its wealth of iconic museums, obscure museums and more. Which museum takes the prize for
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By the Decade, 11 Great Fiction Books Set in NYC 1900s to 2000s
As we previously shared with you in our 17 Favorite Fictional Books set In NYC, there are various collections of
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The Top 10 Secrets of the Empire State Building NYC
The Empire State Building is one of the most iconic skyscrapers in New York City, a tourist stop for 3
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Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn: 5 Places Linked to its Native Son and Poet
Image by Thomas Johnson from Brooklyn Museum in Wikimedia Commons Walt Whitman is one of America’s literary giants. The
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16 of NYC’s Former Prisons: Jefferson Market, Bellevue, Essex Market, City Hall
New York City’s prison population is the lowest it has been in 10 years–10,923 inmates as of
Food & Drink
7 Great Craft Breweries from San Francisco to Sonoma County
The craft beer movement happening throughout the Unite States is a testament to the fact that beer has reached an
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The 2014 Untapped Cities Holiday Gift Guide for NYC Urban Enthusiasts
The holidays are upon us, which means you are probably stressing out over what gifts to get your parents, kids,
