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The 13 Best Places to Go Ice Skating in NYC this Winter

Ice skating has almost always been part of NYC’s identity, even before man-made ice rinks started being built in 1939. People were skating on...

Upper East Side Neighborhood Guide: The Lavish and Lovely Neighborhood

Upper East Side Basics Welcome to the Upper East Side, the neighborhood that’s home to some of New York’s most elite people and institutions. When...

15 Off-Beat and Unique Museums in NYC

NYC has a ton of museums for all sorts of things. They have a ton of art museums and galleries, a museum of natural...

Murray Hill Guide: The Small but Mighty Neighborhood

Murray Hill Basics Welcome to Murray Hill, the little neighborhood with a lot of heart! When people think of Murray Hill, they think of younger...

Seneca Village and Black Homeownership in NYC

Central Park was previously home to New York's first free Black community. What is now West 82nd to West 89th Street was previously the...

The Kinko Homes and Other Historic Buildings of Brooklyn

It's hard to imagine that Brooklyn was once roaming farmlands where locals planted corn, tobacco, and fished along the rivers. But as we all...

Bay Ridge Guide: The Scenic and Idyllic Neighborhood

Bay Ridge Basics Welcome to Bay Ridge, the quiet residential neighborhood on the water! Mostly a residential neighborhood, row houses and smaller apartment complexes line...

Tribeca Guide: The Trendy and Historic Neighborhood

Tribeca Basics Welcome to Tribeca, the triangle below canal street that’s sleek and stylish! When people think of Tribeca, they think of the city's cultural,...

Charles B.J. Snyder: The Man Who Built New York City’s Schools

Charles B.J. Snyder was an architect, architectural engineer, and mechanical engineer widely recognized for revolutionizing and innovating the design of New York City public...

Sunset Park, Brooklyn Guide: The Diverse and Serene Neighborhood

Sunset Park Basics Welcome to Sunset Park, the diverse waterfront community with some of the best food in Brooklyn. This neighborhood isn’t talked about much,...

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