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Brooklyn Paper

Chaos and creativity rule as 22nd annual Idiotarod shopping cart race rolls through Williamsburg

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Trace/s’ exhibit connects Brooklyn’s 150-year history of slavery to living relatives

Brave the cold and beat the winter blues. Here's a list of events and activities to do.

Beating the winter blues: Events to help New Yorkers embrace the chilly season

Posted on January 31, 2025

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New York Family

Midwinter Break in NYC: 21 Fun Outings for Kids and Families

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Things to do this weekend in NYC, Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Posted on January 31, 2025

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

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Brooklyn Paper

L10 Arts and Cultural Center, first-of-its-kind creative hub, opens in Downtown Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Paper

From farm to cup: How Devoción delivers the freshest Colombian coffee in Brooklyn

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Holidays

What to know about Lunar New Year and where to celebrate around New York City

Posted on January 28, 2025

Ring in the Year of the Snake at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Lunar Year Celebration

New York Family

Ring in the Year of the Snake at Bryant Park’s Lunar New Year Celebration

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Check out these nine family-friendly podcasts

Posted on January 25, 2025

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Check out these spots in NYC and beyond for indoor winter fun

Posted on January 24, 2025

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Baltimore Ravens v Buffalo Bills

Brooklyn Paper

Love or Lombardi? NY fans choose glory over Cupid (and where to watch Super Bowl LIX)

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QNS

Purr-fect Valentine’s Day raffle: Plane ride, spa day and more from MeowSquadNYC

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Here’s where you can go sledding in NYC

Posted on January 20, 2025

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Metro Philadelphia

‘Alarum’: Michael Polish on directing this ‘homage’ of an action film

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New York Family

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Save Our Wicked Lady’: Beloved Bushwick venue fights to keep lights on and live music alive

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QNS

What you need to know about the 17-week A train shutdown hitting Rockaway

Celebrate New York at one of these MLK Day events across the city.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. Here’s the many NYC community events to mark the special day

Posted on January 16, 2025

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QNS

The Governors Ball returns to Flushing for 15th-anniversary celebration with star-studded lineup including Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, and Tyler the Creator

The Sky Chalet is a new curling experience at Edge at Hudson Yards.

New Sky Chalet at Edge at Hudson Yards brings curling to new heights

Posted on January 14, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events in New York

New York Family

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York with These Family-Friendly Events

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New York Family

20 Birthday Food Freebies in New York You Can Claim This Year

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QNS

Queens College to host signature MLK celebration with Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis

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QNS

Interactive dinosaur experience comes to Flushing on Feb. 2

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Bronx Times

Bronx-raised comedian brings humor and heritage to new Tubi special

12 Great Books for Kids to Curl Up With This Winter

New York Family

14 Great Books for Kids to Curl Up With This Winter

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QNS

Queens Culture Clash brings collectors together for fun, cards and community in the Rockaways

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QNS

Queens families flock to unique indoor ‘glice’ skating experience at NY Hall of Science in Flushing

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Brooklyn Paper

Art meets amusement: ‘Luna Luna’ returns with new soundtrack and extended run at The Shed

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Brooklyn Paper

Never-before-seen photos of James Baldwin surface at new BPL exhibit, ‘Turkey Saved My Life’

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Brooklyn Paper

What’s old becomes new again in ‘The Hard Nut’ at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

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Brooklyn Paper

A sign of hope: Dyker Heights’ ‘Believe’ house sparks joy this holiday season

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate 125 years with free weekend event

QNS

Sisters open Nabhya Indian Restaurant in Kew Gardens, bringing authentic North Indian flavors to the neighborhood

Roberta's Pizza is holding Scrooged, its first-ever holiday pop-up, through Jan. 10.

Roberta’s Pizza launches first-ever holiday pop-up at PENN 1 storefront

Posted on December 13, 2024

M Social Times Square New York has teamed up with "Back to the Future: The Musical" for a karaoke pop-up.

NYC Neighborhoods

‘Back to the Future’ karaoke pop-up comes to M Social Times Square hotel rooftop

Posted on December 13, 2024

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New York Family

13 Coolest Places to Go Snow Tubing Near NYC

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Brooklyn Paper

In ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker,’ a ballet classic becomes an ode to the neighborhood

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Brooklyn Paper

Where to see the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: A guide to Brooklyn’s brightest holiday displays

The New York Nutcracker is back by popular demand on Dec. 20.

Holidays

‘The New York Nutcracker’ to return with burlesque twist on classic Christmas tale

Posted on December 11, 2024

Glastonbury Festival 2022 – Day Five

Brooklyn Paper

Diana Ross returning to Kings Theatre next year to mark a decade of revival

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Brooklyn Paper

‘More is more’: This year’s Dyker Heights Christmas Lights dazzle, putting visitors in the holiday spirit

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Bronx Times

Bronx Holiday Market kicks off Sunday with local vendors and festive fun

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Brooklyn Paper

Lenape culture to takes center stage at inaugural Prospect Park Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing fair

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Brooklyn Paper

New American eatery with Eastern European flair, Breva, opens on Brighton Beach boardwalk

getyourguide.com hosts the ultimate Taylor Swift walking tour of New York City.

See what Taylor Swift is singing about during this New York City walking tour

Posted on December 4, 2024

More from around NYC

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South Bronx residents protest new 2,200-bed migrant shelter

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Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

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Two suspects at large after 17-year-old shot near Brownsville high school

Irish Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser (left) with Bernárd Lynch and Deirdre Fraser.

Gay Priest Bernárd Lynch Given ‘Freedom of City of London’