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    The Legacy of Woman Sculptors in Public Art in New York

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Doris Diether Oral History: Activist and Zoning Maven

Occasionally referred to as the “Grand Dame of Washington Square Park,” Doris Diether (January 10, 1929 — September 16, 2021) was a critical figure in the early preservation battles of … Continued

Posted January 11, 2023

By Shannen Smiley

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A Trip to NYC’s Historic Libraries #BeyondTheVillageAndBack

In the late 19th century, very few libraries in New York City were devoted to offering collections of popular and serious reading to the general public, and especially to the … Continued

Posted January 10, 2023

By David Herman

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Push Begins Again to Overturn State Law Allowing Supersized Development in NYC — Help Us Fight It!

Posted January 9, 2023

By Andrew Berman

    Joan Baez: The Queen of Folk Merges Music and Social Justice

    Since the late 1950s, Joan Baez (b. January 9, 1941) has had a storied career, releasing over 30 albums in six languages, often using her music as a platform for … Continued

    Posted January 9, 2023

    By Lannyl Stephens

      Saluting Three Decades of ‘Stomp’ing in the East Village

      We happily put up with the recurring smells and filth of New York City streets for the odd encounter with the surreal and the sublime. We find so thrilling the … Continued

      Posted January 6, 2023

      By Juan Rivero

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      #SouthOfUnionSquare, the Birthplace of American Modernism: Mabel Dwight 

      “South of Union Square, the Birthplace of American Modernism” is a series that explores how the area south of Union Square shaped some of the most influential American artists of … Continued

      Posted January 5, 2023

      By Anna Marcum

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      Tour the Cinematic Sites of our Picturesque Neighborhood

      The winter months in New York practically beg us to stay in bed, curled in a blanket, watching the films that warm our hearts despite the cold just outside. Luckily, … Continued

      Posted January 4, 2023

      By Jena Hinton

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      CHARAS / El Bohío Holiday and New Year’s Update

      Sometimes Christmas comes early; sometimes it arrives on-time; sometimes it’s a bit late. But occasionally, when you’ve been really good, it comes on all three occasions. If that’s the case, … Continued

      Posted January 3, 2023

      By Juan Rivero

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      Preservation Alert: Stop the Massive and Unnecessary 5G Towers Coming to Your Neighborhood!

      Posted January 3, 2023

      By Andrew Berman

        Facing Broad Opposition, Landmarks Balks at Plan for Massive Excavation and Alterations at 131 and 131 1/2 Charles Street

        Posted December 27, 2022

        By Andrew Berman

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