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Cindy Adams Reminisces About NYC's Golden Age, Offers Budget Ideas for Mayor Mamdani

The Post columnist reflects on the city's vibrant past and proposes creative solutions to fund Mamdani's proposed budget.

Lincoln County Struggles to Index Centuries-Old Cursive Deeds

County approves $22,391 contract to help decipher 18th-century handwriting

Design Book Club Explores Jane Jacobs' Battle Against Robert Moses

The March event at Peachtree Branch Library will discuss "Wrestling with Moses" and its impact on urban renewal.

New Exhibit Highlights Pivotal Revolutionary War Battle in Brooklyn

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

Hidden Passageway at Manhattan Museum Linked to Underground Railroad

Historians uncover secret space in 19th-century home that may have been part of the historic network.

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.

Buffalo's Frank Lloyd Wright Landmark Reunites Original Furnishings

The Martin House museum traces its decades-long effort to document and recover the home's Wright-designed objects.

Historic Hunterfly Road Houses in Weeksville Reopen After $4M Renovation

The 19th-century homes were part of one of the nation's largest free Black communities before the Civil War.

51 Snapshots Capture 1970s Life at Its Peak

Nostalgic photos showcase the simpler, old-fashioned charms of the decade before the futuristic '80s arrived.

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

Long Island Museum Offers Free Admission to Three Village Residents

The 9-acre campus features art, history, and carriage museums, plus outdoor art installations.

Historic St. Francis Hotel Restores Iconic Lobby Windows

Albany landmark undergoes renovation, sparking debate over window preservation

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.

Olean's Lost Kittanning Ave. Traced Back to Revolution

Portion of South Union Street was once known as Kittanning Avenue, a link to Revolutionary War history.

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.

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