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New Exhibit Highlights Pivotal Revolutionary War Battle in Brooklyn

The free exhibition explores the Battle of Brooklyn through artifacts, artwork, and historical context.

Join John Catsimatidis at One of NYC's Biggest Parades

77WABC is rolling into Greek Independence Day with its iconic trolley

Hidden Underground Railroad Connection Discovered in Manhattan Museum

Historians uncover secret passageway in 19th century home linked to the anti-slavery movement.

Christopher S. Wren, Veteran Times Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 89

Wren reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and other hostile lands over a 28-year career at The New York Times.

Weeksville Restoration Complete, Historic Site Preserved

Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn fully restored after $4 million project

New Yorkers Suggest Retro Items for America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule

Residents propose nostalgic mementos like subway tokens and classic coffee cups to represent New York in the 3-foot-by-2-foot time capsule.

Noguchi Envisioned a More Open New York. New York Wasn't Interested.

The renowned sculptor's ambitious public art proposals were repeatedly rejected by the city.

Lukas Prize Finalists Announced, Spotlighting Baldwin Biography and Ukraine War Book

A biography of James Baldwin and a personal account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are among the finalists for the prestigious Lukas Prizes.

NYC Parks Department to Make Van Cortlandt House Museum Accessible

Settlement requires upgrades to historic Bronx landmark to comply with ADA

Urban Restoration Highlights Historic Home Preservation in Modern Cities

Author Patrick Allen explores notable historic home renovations that honor architectural heritage while embracing sustainable innovation.

New York Accent Fading, Study Finds

Quintessential pronunciations like "dawg" and "cawfee" may become less common.

Pioneering Reformer Helped Immigrants Thrive in New York

Mary Simkhovitch founded Greenwich House, a settlement house that provided vital services to newcomers in the early 20th century.

Uncovering an Ancient Egyptian Afterlife in 21 Feet of Scroll

A New York Times obituary writer compares his craft to the scribes of the Book of the Dead, now on display at the Brooklyn Museum.

New York City Evolving, But Still No. 1

From its Dutch origins to modern-day challenges, the world's greatest city continues to adapt.

Last Triangle Fire Survivor Rose Freedman Dies at 107

Freedman's firsthand accounts of the 1911 tragedy helped keep workplace safety reforms in the public eye for decades.

Photos Reveal Dramatic 1917 Hudson River Ice Rescue

Family's car plunged through frozen Hudson River, sparking daring rescue by hockey players

Coast Guard Lifeboat Restoration Project Presentation on Feb. 27

The Overfalls Foundation will host a talk about the restoration of a historic Coast Guard motor lifeboat.

Bronx's 'Real' Little Italy Keeps Tradition Alive on Arthur Avenue

Family-owned shops on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx preserve the legacy of Italian immigrant families for generations.

Viareggio Carnival Parade Draws Crowds

Annual Italian festival celebrates art, community, and tradition

Abraham Lincoln's Casket Flag Finds A New Home At Historic NYC Steakhouse

Keens Steakhouse in Manhattan has acquired the flag that covered Lincoln's casket and will display it permanently.

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