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Puerto Rican culture comes alive at El Museo del Barrio

Inside El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan, Puerto Rican art and culture has come alive since its foundation back in 1969. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

Manhattan, NY · 2d
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Barn Owl Family Safe on UWS after Workers Destroyed Nest

Following destruction by construction workers of a barn owl nest in a water tower on West 75th Street, the family of two adults and seven fledglings has not returned to the site of their original home but they are still apparently staying on the Upper West Side. The destruction of...

New York, NY · 15h
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Housing Lottery Launches for 1303 Hoe Avenue in Longwood, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1303 Hoe Avenue, a five-story residential building in Longwood, The Bronx. Designed by Node Engineering & Consulting and developed by Luce Popaj under the 773 Grote LLC, the structure yields 37 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 11 units for residents at 70 to 100 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $59,280 to $135,700.

Bronx, NY · 1d
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Before Hollywood Took Over, This New Jersey Town Was Making Movies And Inventing The Cliffhanger

Some film historians trace the term ‘cliffhanger’ to the dramatic silent-film serials shot along New Jersey’s Palisades. Silent-film star Pearl White helped make those rocky cliffs famous through her daring screen adventures in the 1910s. That’s the detail I can’t get over. Audiences left theaters wondering if...

Fort Lee, NJ · 8h
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Bang Bang Burritos Is Now Open on Wantagh Avenue, Its Fourth Long Island Counter

Wantagh has a new place to pick up a burrito. Bang Bang Burritos, a fast-casual Mexican counter, has opened at 1906 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. The company lists it as its fourth location and its newest, joining shops in West Islip, Bay Shore and Manhasset. The Wantagh store is open...

Wantagh, NY · 2d

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Igloos, Fire Pits and an Outdoor Rink: Great Neck's Lights & Ice Weekend Is Set for Dec. 5 and 6

The Great Neck Park District is turning one of its parks into a holiday weekend. Lights & Ice, a two-day event at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park, runs Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, with outdoor skating under string lights, private igloos, fire pits, pictures with Santa and live music.

Great Neck, NY · 2d

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Dogs will be allowed on this Long Island beach after petition

Long Beach City Council approved a plan to allow dog owners with permits to bring their pups onto the beaches from November to April. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

Long Beach, NY · 2d

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Clinton Hill Housing Lottery Launches

An affordable housing lottery has opened for a new six-story, 17-unit apartment building on the corner of Fulton Street and Clinton Avenue in Clinton Hill. The recently finished new build has taken the place of an elegant turn-of-the-last-century Renaissance/Romanesque Revival two-story red-brick row of stores that over the past century held an illegal gambling den, an art gallery, the Colored Democratic Club, and a wholesale grocer.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Bark Barbecue’s Brooklyn Food Hall Run Is Done

This is Eater’s guide to all the New York City restaurants, bars, and cafes that closed in November 2026. This list will be updated weekly (see: October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January), serving as a round-up of the dining and drinking places that have shuttered around the city. If a restaurant or bar has closed in your neighborhood, let us know at ny@eater.com.

New York, NY · 2d

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Fillings Small Batch Pies Pops Up on Bleecker Street

It's the holiday season and Fillings, which we first encountered at a Holiday Market in Williamsburg, now has a semi-permanent spot at 273 Bleecker Street in the West Village. The storefront will remain up and running through the Chistmas season. Flavors include decadent flavors like Coconut Key Lime, Crème Brûlée,...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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The Massapequa Philharmonic Plays Miracle on 34th Street at Tilles Center, Dec. 3 to 5

The stage musical version of Miracle on 34th Street comes to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville for three performances, December 3 through 5, and the orchestra in the pit is from the South Shore: the Massapequa Philharmonic, conducted by its music director, David Bernard.

Massapequa, NY · 1d

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Jamaican Food Entrepreneurs to Host Residency at Brooklyn Children's Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum will host 2 Girls & a Cookshop as the latest food vendor in its Culinary Residency & Incubator Support Program, bringing Jamaican-inspired street food to families visiting the Crown Heights institution. The residency will run from Nov. 7, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027, with café hours...

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Persian Kabab Chain Berenjak Claims Former KYU Space in NoHo

A London-born Persian restaurant known for grilled kababs and a Michelin Bib Gourmand pedigree is staking a claim in NoHo. Berenjak plans to open at 324 Lafayette St., KYU's former location, according to a business filing with Manhattan Community Board 2. No opening date has been set. The filing, also...

New York, NY · 1d

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America's Tallest Mural Unveiled in the Bronx

America’s tallest mural has been unveiled in the Bronx, New York, but the accolade was earned by accident. Street artist Néstor Omar García, whose tag name is Angurria, spent 22 days crafting the 307-foot mural which covers 29 stories at the Morrisania Air Rights Houses. Angurria, who is from the Dominican Republic, had help from a local artist and used more than 700 spray cans to create the mural titled “Un MAR de Gente / From Every Shore.” Initially, the artist said he was told the work would be the tallest mural in The Bronx. Later it was designated the tallest mural in New York City. Now , now it's titled the tallest mural in the U.S.

Bronx, NY · 16h

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New York resident wins $50K from Powerball ticket purchased in Darien

The Bronx, New York resident had a 1 in 913,130 chance of winning the prize.

Darien, CT · 2d

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A Sofreh Alum Showcases Persian Wraps in Brooklyn

An alum of notable New York City Persian restaurants like Sofreh and Eyval is opening up his own fast-casual restaurant dedicated to Persian wraps. Chef Soroosh Golbabae is opening Āzar in Williamsburg at 740 Driggs Avenue, at South Second Street, on Saturday, November 7. Golbabae is focusing on the...

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Wasan Brooklyn to Host Curry contest

Wasan Brooklyn is holding the New York Curry Championship 2026 on Sunday, November 15. Japanese curry has developed into a unique part of Japanese food culture and has gradually become more popular in New York. The event will feature three chefs, each preparing their own original curry. Two judges will...

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Brooklyn Navy Yard's Free Holiday Market Returns With Dozens of Vendors, Craft Workshops

The Brooklyn Navy Yard's holiday pop-up is coming back for a ninth round, setting up shop at the Duggal Greenhouse for a single day of shopping, crafting and free family activities. The free event is scheduled to run from noon to 8 p.m., with dozens of local vendors selling handmade goods and gifts alongside hands-on workshops for kids and adults alike.

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Floyd Bennett Field Hangars Set for $10 Million Restoration

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a $10 million state grant to support restoration of Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, with plans to turn the former airport buildings into spaces for education, workforce development, technological innovation and recreation. The grant will go to the...

Brooklyn, NY · 15h