Tag: New York

The Astor Place Opera House Riot: May 10, 1849

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:29:52 +0000

May 10th marks the 175th anniversary of the Astor Place Opera House Riot, one of the most deadly riots in New York City history, in 1849.

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New Abolitionist Place Park Opens in Downtown Brooklyn

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Downtown Brooklyn's newest park honors brave Brooklynites and historic sites of the 19th-century abolitionist movement!

Bekah Brunstetter Goes for Peanut M&Ms at the Theater

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:31 +0000

Illustration: Adam Mazur

The last time Bekah Brunstetter was in New York, she was in rehearsals for The Notebook — and she still remembers smacking a drinks-carrying waiter (accidentally) with her backpack during dinner at Via Carota. “I felt like a Cathy cartoon,” she says.

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Music Legend Steve Albini Wants to Know Why His Carrots Look So Freaky

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Photo: Brittany Sowacke for New York Magazine
Like many, we were saddened to see the news of Steve Albini’s death. We first published this piece in July, 2018, and are republishing it now as Albini’s friends and fans are sharing their remembrances of the musician and sound engineer.
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NYC’s Fire Alarm Call Boxes: Everything You Wanted to Know

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 11:53:26 +0000

A deep dive into one of NYC's most recognizable street furniture: fire alarm call boxes. They're often red and can call the fire department.
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A Portal Between NYC and Dublin Opens in the Flatiron District

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Wave hello to Dubliners from the shadow of the Flatiron building with the help of a futuristic new art installation in NYC!
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Is Esse Taco Worth All the Hype?

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:14 +0000
Photo: Natalie Black
I was already on my way to Esse Taco — standing on a crammed L train to Bedford Avenue — when I saw that a friend had posted an Instagram Story of the line outside: dozens of people stretched down North 5th Street ahead of the 5 p.m. opening.
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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers’ Broadway Debut at Marxfest

admin — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the comedic legacy of Groucho, Chico, Harpo and Zeppo at New York City's Marxfest in Manhattan and Coney Island!
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Trump Trial Judge Censors Federalist Writer, Former FEC Chairman From Testifying Key Defense Facts

admin — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:31:00 +0000
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The Best Wine Bars in New York

admin — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:20:00 +0000
Photo: Hugo Yu
Last week, I reviewed Penny and Demo. By name, they are each a wine bar, although the cooking is ambitious enough to think of them as wine restaurants. Whatever phrase is preferred, this style has become the dominant genre of restaurant in the city: casual, dark, shareable plates, and lots to drink.
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Join an After-Hours Tour of New Poster House Exhibit, “Wonder City”

admin — Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

See travel posters advertising New York City from the 1890s to the 1970s in the latest exhibit at Poster House!
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Sail Aboard a 19th-century Schooner in NYC

admin — Mon, 06 May 2024 13:59:57 +0000

Sail aboard one of the South Street Seaport's historic vessels for an unforgettable NYC experience!
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Startup gives fans real ownership in emerging athletes; investing in talent before they make it big

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 20:00:07 +0000

Just as investors can put their money in Google or Apple, Parker Graham wants sports enthusiasts to invest in the next Patrick Mahomes or Travis Kelce, he shared.
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Iconic Domino Sugar Sign Turned Into Art at The Refinery

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 15:24:45 +0000

The iconic yellow Domino Sugar sign returns to Williamsburg as a new permanent art piece inside The Refinery!
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Why is this Remnant of Columbia University at a Victorian Mansion in New Jersey?

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:36:20 +0000

How did a gate from one of the former campuses of Columbia University end up at a Victorian mansion inNew Jersey?!
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