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Historically Black church in Queens is set to close after nearly 25 years
The church’s transition is part of a broad wave of change sweeping the Jamaica neighborhood.
By
Willow Higgins
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The iconic Herald Square Macy's sign is down, laying history bare
The building is a famous "holdout."
By
Catalina Gonella
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Restored 1813 portrait of George Washington is back where it belongs at Capitol
The portrait by artist Ezra Ames has just undergone a restoration.
By
Samuel King
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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as NYC's 111th mayor. But what if that number's wrong?
A mayoral miscount has a domino effect across five centuries.
By
Elizabeth Kim
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On 200th anniversary of Erie Canal, crew of replica ship ponders NY waterway’s future
The Seneca Chief moves at 19th-century speed — it took about five hours to travel the roughly 18 miles between Amsterdam and Schenectady.
By
Jimmy Vielkind
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'The Gay Harlem Renaissance' exhibit spotlights queer Black artists who shaped history
The New York Historical's major fall show traces the lives and legacies of LGBTQ+ figures who powered one of the most iconic movements in American culture.
By
Giulia Heyward
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A Revolutionary War-era ship found under the World Trade Center finally has a home
Visitors at the New York State Museum are encouraged to ask questions of staff as they reassemble the historic vessel.
By
Jon Campbell
Arts & Entertainment
10 ways to commemorate Black History Month in New York City
Featuring free classical music performances, poetry walks, historical discussions and even a 'drunk history' comedy show, Black History month in New York City offers something for just about everyone.
By
Anthony Schneck
Arts & Entertainment
With the World Series underway, a guide to Brooklyn Dodgers history in NYC
The Dodgers left for LA in 1958. Their history is all over NYC, if you know where to look.
By
Hannah Frishberg
Arts & Entertainment
'The Power Broker' at 50: A new NYC exhibit looks at Robert Caro's iconic book
Caro took seven years to write what for many has become the ultimate book about power and influence in New York City.
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Alison Stewart
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