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Financial District Living and Neighborhood Guide

Russell Poole -
The Financial District Basics Welcome to the Financial District, home to Wall Street, South Street Seaport, and The World Trade Center! When people think of...
Brooklyn

Greenpoint, Brooklyn Guides: The Vibrant and Historic Neighborhood

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Greenpoint Basics Welcome to Greenpoint, the artsy, northernmost neighborhood in Brooklyn! When imagining Greenpoint, many of us think of quirky, hipster residents who wear knit...
Culture & Art

How The NYC Boroughs Got Their Names 

Rochelle Heath-Harris -
New York City can be quite confusing if you're from anywhere else, especially with all the boroughs, neighborhoods, and many different area references. Sometimes...
Things to Do

The Hidden Mews in NYC

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What are the Mews in NYC? New York City has many historical gems that are hidden in plain sight, and none are as cool as...
Brooklyn

Weeksville, Brooklyn Neighborhood Guide

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Brooklyn is home to many monumental neighborhoods, but few come close to the history and culturally rich Weeksville. Originating in the mid-1800s and incorporated...
Things to Do

The 15 Best Gay Bars in NYC to Check Out

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New York City has long been known for both its current thriving queer community as well as its rich history as a wellspring of...
Affordable Housing

The Story Behind Real Estate’s “Poor Door”

Rochelle Heath-Harris -
If you live in NYC, Washington DC, or a number of other cities, you have probably heard of a 'poor door.' Depending on whether...
Beyond The Building

How “Scabby the Rat” Became a Powerful Union Symbol

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What do the Rats Mean in NYC? You may have seen him on street corners and standing fierce guard over picket lines all over the...
Beyond The Building

The LGBTQ+ Landmarks of Greenwich Village

Russell Poole -
Greenwich Village is historic in NYC for a number of reasons, but none as monumental as the LGBTQ+ Liberation movement. At a time when...
Culture & Art

Looking Back at the Historic Five Points Neighborhood

Sophie McIntosh -
Today, Chinatown, Civic Center, and the Lower East Side offer a variety of enticing attractions: delicious restaurants, tours of City Hall, and a thriving...
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