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Abdul Ali, Hananah Zaheer and Rosalia Scalia read from their work during this month's virtual salon.
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Events
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NYC Landmarks I: Happy Birthday, Empire State Building!
Known worldwide as a symbol of New York City, the Empire State Building turns 92 on May 1st! Join us for a Spring Break Family Program to celebrate an early happy birthday for the supertall skyscraper and learn about the construction of the once world’s tallest building. Afterward, we’ll use our creativity to design our […]
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Saving a National Treasure – the Story of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters
In the summer of 1781, after spying on the British troops in Manhattan for six weeks, General Washington and General Rochambeau made a critical decision. They would not attack the British in New York but instead would take their troops across the Hudson River and march to Yorktown, Virginia to confront General Cornwallis’ army in […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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In Our Shoes: On Being a Young Black Woman in Not-So “Post-Racial” America
In Our Shoes: On Being a Young Black Woman in Not-So "Post-Racial" America is a memoir in essays about young Black women and the stereotypes and preconceived notions they are expected to live up to, examined through the lens of Brianna Holt’s lived experience and pop culture to help readers unlearn their biases and expand […]
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating.
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Paradox Docs: Daguerréotypes
The Paradox Docs series features contradictory yet fascinating stories from unlikely sources. Daguerréotypes (1976), directed by Agnès Varda, is a portrait of the stores and shopkeepers of the Rue Daguerre in Paris. Between the everyday rituals of their work, they talk of their lives, relationships, and dreams. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
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NYRB Poets 10th Anniversary Celebration
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of The NYRB Classics series, NYRB Poets features the work of poets from around the world, classical and modern, ancient and contemporary, in elegant, pocket-size editions. We’re celebrating their 10th anniversary by highlighting the many works of poetry in translation published by NYRB Poets. We will be joined by some […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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Washington & Hamilton in New York City Walking Tour
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent revolt, honor the fallen American troops in the Battle of Brooklyn, celebrate the Constitution’s ratification, and applaud Hamilton's […]
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Dr. Kaboom & The Wheel of Science
So much science, so little time. . . Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there are way too many to do them all in one show. The solution: The Wheel of Science! Doktor Kaboom has built a great big spinning wheel and labeled it with […]
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