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Manhattanhenge

As the Sun sets on May 30, it will be perfectly aligned with Manhattan’s east-west numbered streets, offering the opportunity to capture cinema-worthy photos of…

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

CITIZEN JANE is a timely tale of what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world. Arguably no one did more to shape our understanding of the modern American city than Jane Jacobs, the visionary activist and writer who fought to preserve urban communities in the face of destructive development projects. Director Matt Tyranuer (Valentino: The Last Emperor) vividly brings to life Jacobs’ 1960s showdown with ruthless construction kingpin Robert Moses over his plan to raze lower Manhattan to make way for a highway, a dramatic struggle over the very soul of the neighborhood.

Design Tour: Elevated Design

Get an insider’s look at the unique design elements of the High Line and the notable architecture in the neighborhood with Patrick Hazari, Friends of…

10th Annual Panorama Challenge

Doors open at 5pm, the game starts at 6. General Admission: $15 online, $20 at the door The City Reliquary and Queens Museum Members/Adopt A…

Alligators in the Sewers Day

Thursday, February 9th is Alligators in the Sewers Day, an unofficial annual holiday. It was on this date back in 1935 that a live 125-pound…

From Mannahatta to Manhattan

From Mannahatta to Manhattan: Four Centuries In the Life of An Island City, with moderator Sam Roberts and panelists Eric Sanderson, Gerard Koeppel, and Jason…

Black Gotham Walking Tour

Journey to New York City’s early history—the colonial mandate by British governors—as Black Gotham founder Kamau Ware guides participants on an evening tour of how…

New York Transit Museum Vintage Bus Bash

The New York Transit Museum’s fleet of vintage buses heads to Governors Island for a summer weekend! Iconic “fishbowl” style windshields, a two-tone green color…

The Last Unknown Place in New York City: A Conversation with Christopher Payne and Michael Miscione

Photographer Christopher Payne will talk about his experience shooting North Brother Island and his new book on the topic. Come discover what New York City might look like without human influence, as Payne captures vegetation taking over buildings on North Brother Island. Historian Michael Miscione will also talk about the history of North Brother Island.