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A Guide to JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's New York City Hangouts

From The Odeon to Indochine, here are some of the New York spots where the famous couple spent their time.

Tracing John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's New York City Haunts

A look back at the couple's favorite restaurants, bars, and shops in 1990s Manhattan.

Love Story of Revolutionary War Figures Tallmadge and Floyd Endures

Benjamin Tallmadge and Mary Floyd's marriage overcame the turmoil of the American Revolution

Greek Language Day Celebrated at New York Consulate

Interactive event highlights Greek language's global impact and importance for Greek-American youth

New York City Celebrates 400th Anniversary

Times project looks to the future of the iconic city

Yale Welcomes First Scholar-in-Residence for Antisemitism Study

Magda Teter, a leading expert on antisemitism, will host events at Yale this semester.

Gabor Boritt, Holocaust Survivor and Lincoln Scholar, Dies at 86

The refugee from Hungary became a pre-eminent expert on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War.

Shaker Founder's Story Resonates in Film About America's Flaws

David French reflects on the emotional impact of "The Testament of Ann Lee" and the parallels between the Shakers' struggles and America's ongoing challenges with religious freedom and intolerance.

Photos Capture the Strait-Laced '80s After the Freewheeling '60s and '70s

The 1980s brought a more proper and polished culture after the excesses of the previous decades.