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Abstract mosaics are bringing a powerful message to this Upper East Side subway station

Colorful mosaic artwork in the newly updated 68th Street-Hunter College subway station isn’t just brightening up the area. Instead, these abstract glass mosaics by Lisa Corinne Davis tell an important story.  The artist and professor says her work explores the “intersecting worlds” at this particular Upper East Side train station where a diverse population comes together. RECOMMENDED: Subway art is part of a Met Museum exhibit for the first time ever “As a graduate of Hunter’s MFA program and as a current professor, I have had many years to...

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Pip’s Bar & Grille From ‘Severance’ Is A Real Place, & It’s Only 2.5 Hours From NYC

If you were to tell us your outie was planning on having a meal at Pip’s Bar & Grille in the town of Kier, we’d tell you you’re stuck in a daydream about Severance. However, if you were to tell us you were planning on having a meal at the Phoenicia Diner in the Catskills, we’d tell you you’re bringing the fictional storyline of Severance to life. And, well, we’d also be asking to tag along! Season two of psychological thriller Severance premiered on Friday, January 17th. And those who’ve already seen the series thus far may have noticed a...

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NYC’s Brand-New Hotel Designed For Solo Travelers Is Now Accepting Spring Reservations

Looking for a place to hunker down? Now Now Noho is now accepting reservations beginning April 1st. Ideal for solo travelers, the downtown hotel located at 338 Bowery is perfect for those searching for comfortable — and chic — accommodations but don’t necessarily need a large suite or the fancy prices that go along with it. Originally constructed as a lodging house in 1917, Now Now Noho might have historic roots, but the sleeper cabin interior is a modern feat worthy of an Architectural Digest spread, courtesy of Islyn Studio. Step inside Now Now Noho Private 25-square-foot cabins...

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The Empire State Building Will Illuminate Red & Gold For The Chinese New Year

The Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29th, marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and personal growth. In celebration, the Empire State Building will glow red & gold on Tuesday, February 4th. The Empire State Building lights are a beloved tradition that alters its signature white lights to endless color combinations on special occasions and holidays. Next week’s red and gold lights will be in partnership with Gold House. Gold House is a cultural ecosystem that champions and unites Asian Pacific leaders with a mission for socioeconomic equity. One of the most notable...

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Are schools closed in NYC for the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, officially kicks off this Wednesday, and the city is gearing up for all types of celebrations: the best things to do for Lunar New Year include shopping your way through Chinatown, snagging awesome deals at the Tangram mall in Flushing, catching the Lunar Year parade, indulging in themed restaurant specials and watching an all-Asian drag queen show in Bushwick, among plenty of other fun activities. It turns out that local students will also get to celebrate during the day, as NYC schools will be closed on Wednesday, January...

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Billions–Yes, Billions–Of Buzzing Cicadas Will Emerge From Underground This Spring

Spring will bring with it warmer than usual temperatures, the budding of new blooms, and the piercing buzzing of Brood XIV as billions of cicadas emerge from underground. Cicada Safari, founded by Gene Kritsky, has been studying cicadas and gathering data on their movement to track this year’s brood. Here’s everything you should know: What are periodical cicadas and cicada broods? According to Cicada Safari, “Periodical cicadas are insects that belong to the order Hemiptera, which includes the stink bugs, bed bugs, aphids, and cicada families.” After hatching, the...

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This Brooklyn House Has The Most Over-The-Top Valentine’s Day Decorations

Prefer a more untraditional date idea this Valentine’s Day? What about a stroll past one of the most decorated houses in NYC? Bay Ridge’s iconic holiday house has swapped their towering Christmas trees and gift boxes for glittery pink hearts and a Betty Boop display! The illuminated pink paradise is completely free to visit and will remain up until Valentine’s Day (February 14th, 2025). The lights remain on 24/7, so whatever time you visit, you’ll be sure to see the extraordinary...

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