Some interesting facts and anecdotes: Gramercy Park was one of the first planned neighborhoods in NYC thanks to Samuel Ruggles in the...

The southern most portion of Washington Heights, roughly 155th-175th Street is full of hidden treasures and historic sites. The...

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On a glorius autumn day October 29, 2022, I lead a group of 30 people on a exploration of the human and natural history of this 1,146...

Whether buying or renting I have concluded that the Hudson Heights sub-neighborhood of Washington Heights is New York City's best...

Greenpoint, sometimes referred to as "Little Poland," is one of my favorite NYC neighborhoods, thanks to its rich history, amazing and...

Women’s History Month Quiz – NYC-Style These women all lived and worked in NYC! Match the woman with their accomplishment: The first...

Celebrate Black History - Put These on Your List! African Burial Ground National Monument Indoor Museum operated by the National Park...

Happy New Year to all our Followers! Here's a fun link to 199 new street names in NYC! Among the names are for Celia Cruz, Cicely...

There are 24 free upcoming concerts in NYC’s parks. Here’s the link: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2021-08-27/c98 Many more...

In the First Half of 2021, both the Long Island City and Astoria real estate markets had their best half-year period on record. This...

Do you have co-workers or people in your organization who would like to learn more about New York City's history and neighborhoods? In...

Here’s what happened during the Third Quarter 2020 in Manhattan: Below are the highlights. Find the entire report here. Manhattan ...

Discover which NYC neighborhoods have the best access to open space and parks?

For years I have incorporated NYC’s African American History into the fabric of my walking tours and our online events, illuminating the...

========== As a former social worker and community organizer I am saddened and angered, yet energized and optimistic that we have entered...

This list of our New Yorker birthdays for May 1-15th includes Joseph Heller who wrote "Catch 22," Stephen Colbert and Martha Graham.

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Today is the birthday of Patience and Fortitude, the lions that welcome people to our main 42nd Street library.