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A Local’s Guide To Dumbo Beyond The Famous Photo Spot
Everyone knows the view of the Manhattan Bridge framed between brick warehouses. Fewer visitors know the bookshops, bakeries and waterfront corners that make Dumbo worth a full afternoon.

Chelsea Gallery Openings To See This Fall, From Bold Color To Quiet Abstraction
The fall season brings a fresh wave of exhibitions to Chelsea's gallery district. Our critic picks the openings…

Brooklyn Heights In One Perfect Afternoon
Brownstone blocks, a famous promenade, quiet bookshops and some of the best skyline views in the city. Here…

The City’s Grand Old Painting Galleries Reopen With A Fresh Look
After a two-year renovation, the historic painting wing of the Metropolitan Arts Hall reopens with restored skylights, new…
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Inside The Late-Night Jazz Club Reviving Harlem’s Sound
Behind an unmarked door on a Harlem side street, a tiny basement club hosts some of the most exciting jam sessions in New York. Here is what a night at…



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A Local’s Guide To Dumbo Beyond The Famous Photo Spot
Everyone knows the view of the Manhattan Bridge framed between brick warehouses. Fewer visitors know the bookshops, bakeries and waterfront corners that make Dumbo worth a full afternoon.
Chelsea Gallery Openings To See This Fall, From Bold Color To Quiet Abstraction
The fall season brings a fresh wave of exhibitions to Chelsea’s gallery district. Our critic picks the openings worth your Thursday evening, from vivid figurative painting to meditative abstraction.
Inside The Late-Night Jazz Club Reviving Harlem’s Sound
Behind an unmarked door on a Harlem side street, a tiny basement club hosts some of the most exciting jam sessions in New York. Here is what a night at the Blue Lantern feels like.
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As the sun sets, a handful of rooftop and sky-high bars offer front-row seats to the skyline. Here are our favorite spots for golden-hour cocktails, from intimate lounges to breezy terraces.
Brooklyn Heights In One Perfect Afternoon
Brownstone blocks, a famous promenade, quiet bookshops and some of the best skyline views in the city. Here is how to spend an unhurried afternoon in one of New York’s most graceful neighborhoods.
The City’s Grand Old Painting Galleries Reopen With A Fresh Look
After a two-year renovation, the historic painting wing of the Metropolitan Arts Hall reopens with restored skylights, new lighting and a rehang that puts lesser-known artists alongside the classics.
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