New York’s police force is full of heroes. Sure, everyone grumbles about the police now and then, but we know that no matter what trouble hits New York, the police will meet the challenge. You can learn more about the history of our world-famous police force at the New York City Police Museum! It’s at…
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Food doesn’t just have to nourish the body. Some foods also nourish the soul, with flavors that soothe the spirit as much as they fill the stomach. Doesn’t even matter if you’re familiar with a particular dish. Eating it still feels like going home. When you’re looking for a little culinary comfort, head up to…
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The most memorable plays are often the most intimate, where we have the opportunity to grow close to a small cast. By the end, we feel like we know the characters as we would our best friends. Step into the lives of two pen pals as they share each other’s best and worst times in…
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The purpose of art has many layers. On the topmost layer, it looks nice hanging on the wall, and lends its joyfulness or gravitas to the room in which it is displayed. As you dig down through the layers of art’s objective, however, you find far more than the decorative reasons. Art can challenge how…
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You can find a little bit of everything at South Street Seaport. Catch a movie, buy a brand new bag, or fill your belly with a variety of different treats. Could be, though, you’re just looking for a comfortable place to settle in for some good food in a relaxed atmosphere. In that case, you…
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Making coffee’s part art, part science, but the basics of it are pretty simple. In most cases, water goes through the grounds and comes out the other side as the elixir of life and wakefulness. At Jack’s Stir Brew, however, they like to stir things up. Literally. Next time you’re stepping off a Seastreak ferry…
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Coming of age, and dipping your toes into adulthood, don’t always go smoothly. It’s a time filled with learning about who you are, where you fit in the world, and discovering that for all you do know, there’s three things you don’t. Opening on Broadway this week is a play that shows the struggle for…
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New York has so much awesome, the buildings can’t even contain it. All that incredible New York-ness has to spill out onto the streets, and that’s why you’ll find more than 10,000 street vendors in the Big Apple. Street food’s a pretty big deal here. So if you’re looking to taste the best of the…
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New York’s famous for the hustle and bustle of its nonstop lifestyle. It’s the City That Never Sleeps, not even to grab a catnap or doze off in embarrassing positions on the subway. With all that cultural insomnia, quiet times and peaceful reflection become more important than ever. Next time the fast pace the city…
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Float Me Out to the Ballgame “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” —Yogi Berra By Greg Kelly of Moremonmouthmusings.net Both of my children are baseball fans—pretty serious baseball fans. Each has a love and respect for the history and traditions of the game. They remember seasons,…
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