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Jen Carlson
Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Arts & Entertainment
These nearly forgotten stone pillars in the Bronx are part of Grand Central Terminal’s history
The 13 stone pillars have been sitting in what is now Van Cortlandt Park since 1905.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
Videos: Arcade Fire play intimate shows at Bowery Ballroom
The shows have been benefits for Ukraine, and another one will take place Sunday night.
By
Jen Carlson
and
Jake Offenhartz
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: The St. Patrick’s Day parade returned to Fifth Ave after two year hiatus
After a pandemic pause for two years, thousands of revelers, including Mayor Eric Adams, came back to celebrate.
By
Jen Carlson
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Elizabeth Kim
,
Scott Lynch
and
Gwynne Hogan
News
'A cold-blooded act of murder': NYPD believes shooter is targeting homeless individuals
Police are looking for a suspect they say is tied to five shootings, including two homicides, targeting homeless individuals in both Washington, D.C. and New York City.
By
Jen Carlson
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Jake Offenhartz
and
Phil Corso
Arts & Entertainment
There are more than 1,800 lampposts in Central Park that double as navigational markers
Did you know there's a little secret built into the park's lampposts?
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
NYPL offers books to help better understand the war in Ukraine
If you are looking for more context into the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are resources on hand at your local library branch.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
Iconic R-32 train cars take final ride, this time on a New York City street
The train cars were spotted on a street in Brooklyn on Monday. Here's where they're headed.
By
Jen Carlson
News
Hochul announces New York will not do business with Russia
Gov. Hochul signed an executive order that will stop investments and purchases involving Russia, it will remain effective for as long as the federal government's sanctions against Russia are in place.
By
Jen Carlson
News
Everything you need to know about OMNY, the new MTA payment method
Want to become an early adopter of the new OMNY payment method for mass transit? Here's a guide to get you started.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
Cleopatra's Needle, the Central Park obelisk, holds secrets we'll never know
It's the oldest outdoor monument in New York, and it holds time capsules that the Central Park Conservancy has no plans of unearthing.
By
Jen Carlson
Arts & Entertainment
"Celebrating the City" exhibit captures the constants throughout NYC's history
Is there a city more worth celebrating than New York? Not according to New Yorkers. A new exhibit at the MCNY is the latest place to toast the city, past and present.
By
Jen Carlson
Food
The future of outdoor dining in NYC will feature 'roadway cafes,' but no more dining sheds
The DOT said dining sheds are out, but roadway cafes are in for 2023.
By
Jen Carlson
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