Image Courtesy of Young & Ayata The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the redesign of the Nolen Study Room located in the Thomas J. Watson Library. The space, which is accessible to the public, will house approximately 5,000 books reflecting the scope of The Met’s collection on new open and browsableContinue Reading
Breakfast University at The New York Historical takes place in the Robert H. Smith Auditorium. (Pictured: Brent Staples.) Photo credit: Don Pollard. America’s greatest history professors serve up real history The New York Historical is proud to announce the creation of Breakfast University at The New York Historical, a uniqueContinue Reading
Photo by Timothy Schenck (rendering) The High Line announced the presentation of 1-555-DIVORCE by artist Roe Ethridge as a billboard, adjacent to the park at 18th Street near 10th Avenue, on view for two months. Ethridge, renowned for his ability to cannily—and often comicly—manipulate the visual tropes of American commercialContinue Reading
Photo by Marc A. Hermann / MTA Bill Recognizing Station Renaming Signed into Law by Governor Hochul in 2024 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the renaming of the 23 St 6 station in Midtown to 23 St-Baruch College. Just a block away from the 23 St station, Baruch’s contributions toContinue Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM — 6:00 PM | FREE Admission Visitors can RSVP here. First come, first served El Museo del Barrio is thrilled to present its annual SUPER SÁBADO: Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Offering free admission, this beloved traditionContinue Reading
A limited number of authentic street signs commemorating Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, the home to many cultural movements, celebrities, landmarks, and moments in history was announced today. The sign drop coincides with the anniversary of the release of Simon & Garfunkel’s 1964 debut album Wednesday Morning, 3 AM, which features theContinue Reading
Mookntaka on Governors Island at House Fest 2023. Photo by Luck Van Cott Governors Island Arts announced this year’s final “THIRD Saturday” arts and culture open house on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Every third Saturday from May through October the Island’s Organizations in Residence host a day of special indoorContinue Reading
JOIN US FOR DENO’S HALLOWEEN THRILLS AND TALES! FREE FUN FOR ALL!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT DENO’S WONDER WHEEL PARK IN CONEY ISLAND FEATURING FREE THRILLER DANCE PERFORMANCES & TUTORIALS, FREE READ-ALOUD OF MERMAID TALES BY BROOKLYN AUTHOR SHERENE RANCEFREE BOOKS FROM PARACHUTE LITERARY ARTS AND MORE! Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park in Coney Island isContinue Reading
Photo: MTA The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled a tribute for Saul Zabar, owner of the New York institution Zabar’s, who died this week at 97 and who partnered with the MTA last year to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the New York City Subway, and the 90th anniversary ofContinue Reading
Online Survey Available Now Through Sunday, Nov. 2 Takes an Average of 10-15 Minutes to Complete Findings Will Help MTA Improve Service Throughout Network Take the Fall 2025 Customer Counts Survey Here The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the launch of its Fall 2025 Customers Count Survey for New YorkContinue Reading