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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…

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1. Massimo Vignelli was an immigrant, born in Milan, Italy, in 1931. 2. From Curbed New York: “Together with designer Bob Noorda…Vignelli introduced the typeface and design quirks…

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1. Coney Island started out as a seaside resort in 1824. As the number of visitors grew, so did the number of attractions, which included restaurants, shops, racetracks,…

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As New York Tour1 prepares for this year’s Pride festivities, it’s important to remember that there is much more to NYC’s vibrant LGBT history than just Stonewall. Here are…

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We’re all familiar with Lady Liberty and her torch, lighting the way for millions of travelers. Yet, there’s so much more to this American icon. Did you know…

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A green oasis in the middle of Manhattan, Central Park contains some of the most scenic spots in the Big Apple. But like other corners of the city,…

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