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Where to See the Declaration of Independence in NYC
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary by viewing one of our founding documents!
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Food & Drink
Red Velvet Cake Was Originally Born at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Many places — including the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue — credit themselves with inventing red velvet cake. Although no one
Architecture
The Historic Brooklyn Gold Coast Mansion at 53 Prospect Park West
The Park Slope “Gold Coast” mansion owned by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for the last 75 years recently
Arts & Culture
16 New Public Art Installations in NYC August 2021
With August being one of the prime months for new public art installations, there are lots of places to check
Arts & Culture
Today in History: The Black Tom Explosion of 1916
On July 30, 1916, a dark Sunday morning in Manhattan, people were woken up by a deafening explosion in New
Arts & Culture
‘Field of Dreams’ Installation Encourages Hope For a Better Future
Fluctuating COVID-19 numbers, questions regarding the vaccine, and concern for the well-being of loved ones have outlined a
Arts & Culture
NYC’s Iconic Paris Theater Will Reopen on August 6
Opened in 1948, the Paris Theater is New York City’s longest-running arthouse cinema and the only single-screen
Events
Tour the Eldridge Street Synagogue and the Lower East Side
Once the most densely populated district in the world, the Lower East Side of Manhattan has witnessed significant changes over
Events
Take a Tour of Alley Pond Park With the Natural Areas Conservancy
Alley Pond Park near Douglaston and Bayside is the second-largest park in Queens, spanning over 655 acres. Lying on
Arts & Culture
Today in History: The Mysterious 1841 Murder of Mary Cecilia Rogers
It was the beauty of 20-year-old Mary Cecilia Rogers that captured the attention of cigar store owner John
Food & Drink
Savor the Flavors of Antigua and Colombia with Eat Offbeat
When Manal Kahi arrived in New York in 2013 from Lebanon, she was quite disappointed with the hummus she tried.
Arts & Culture
The Absolute Best Restaurants in Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights began as a white middle-class neighborhood designed as a garden oasis and escape from the growing metropolis
Events
Tour the Secrets of Fort Totten in Queens
Tucked away on the northeastern edge of Queens is a rare remnant of New York City’s past: Fort Totten.