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African burial ground in Manhattan closed for safety reasons
The African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan is closed indefinitely, including on Juneteenth, according to the National Parks Service. The National Parks ...
New York congestion toll slashes traffic jams in Manhattan by 25%, report says
New York City’s congestion pricing toll has cut Manhattan traffic delays by 25% and reduced gridlock in nearby New Jersey ...
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Owner ponies up $45 million to refinance seven Manhattan budget hotels
The new mortgage on the properties of $235 million comes due in just two years, with three one-year extensions possible, ...
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A Journey From Mannahatta To Manhattan
I wanted to see old New York, the earliest New York, the Lenni Lenape land of Mannahatta (“island of many hills”), the 1624 ...
What New York City Apartment Hunters Can’t Live Without
A punishing housing market has conditioned some people to have low expectations, but others aren’t afraid to be demanding.
How New York City’s Shattered Political Culture Made Cuomo’s Comeback Possible
For decades, New York politics was defined by party machines, yes, but also a hyper-engaged voting public. Now, with the end ...