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Post-Shutdown: NY Airports Back to Normal, Park Sites Not so Much
New York airports forced to cut down flights during the government shutdown returned to normal Saturday, but some museums and historical sites run by the National Park Service remain shuttered as officials scramble to bring back staff.
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Posh Public Bathroom Has Imported Tiles, Flowers and Classical Music
In a park amid Manhattan skyscrapers, a gem has emerged: a posh public bathroom that cost nearly $300,000, complete with freshly delivered flowers, imported tiles, classical music and artwork.
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From Lovely to Outlandish, Bonnets Are on Display at the Easter Parade
Fifth Avenue came alive on Easter Sunday with outlandish costumes mingling with elegant bonnets fit for St. Patrick’s Cathedral and nearby churches.
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Born on the Bayou: NYC Ferry Fleet Builds for Summer Launch
The future of public transportation in New York City is taking shape on the bayous of Louisiana and Alabama.
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Bring Back the Bins: Trash Cans Return to 39 Subway Stations
Faced with too much trash in one of the world’s biggest — and arguably dirtiest — subway systems, New York transit officials staged an unusual social experiment.
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‘Reality TV' Campaigning is Part of New Political World
Donald Trump proved you could ride reality TV fame to the White House. Now, a young Republican is following in his footsteps by allowing a documentary film crew to shadow him as he considers a run this year against Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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Alexander Hamilton's Letters to be Auctioned in NYC
The hottest Broadway show is shining its spotlight on a collection of historic American documents: Alexander Hamilton’s letters, being auctioned at Sotheby’s. Javier Munoz, who plays him in the Broadway musical, got teary-eyed Tuesday as he held the only known letter from Hamilton’s son Philip to the man addressed as “Papa.” The son asks his father for advice on...
