A thousand years ago, in what is now New York state, a total solar eclipse became a symbol of peace for Native Americans.

A new exhibition at the New-York Historical Society marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Dutch settlers, documenting their positive and negative influences.

A thousand years ago, in what is now New York state, a total solar eclipse became a symbol of peace for Native Americans.

Founded in 1903, it was the first residential club in America for young women studying and working in the "three arts": music, drama, and painting.

Against the bleak backdrop of winter — a medium-sized bird told me that spring is on the way.

The Daily News warned, “Hold your smoked glass in one hand, keeping the other firmly on your pocketbook.”

“She was a pioneer of self-promotion and self-fashioning well before the birth of modern advertising as we know it."

This final installment of the pigeon series reveals where that infamous phrase came from. (It wasn't Woody Allen.)

Against the bleak backdrop of winter — a medium-sized bird told me that spring is on the way.

There should be a sign at the entrance of Strawberry Fields. Abandon all hope of bargains, ye who enter here.

The Central Park Conservancy is hosting multiple walking tours during Black History Month of the former Seneca Village.

When “slum clearance” became the mantra of national, state, and local governments, this thriving community was declared a “slum” and wrecking balls moved in.

Today, Bloomingdale‘s boundaries form a tidy rectangle, from West 96th to 110th Streets between Central Park and the Hudson River.

Passersby report they do not understand the meaning of the artwork; a NYC tour guide made it a project to demystify it.

A major Upper West Side shopping center is in significant financial trouble.

The 18 concrete, modernist sculptures, made for the Wise Towers on West 90th and 91st streets between Columbus and Amsterdam, have been through a lot.

“I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you’re gonna hear about it!” 

The lottery is for homes in a brand-new building at 266 West 96th Street, between West End Avenue and Broadway.

"A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood."

A tree in Central Park is hung with ornaments, but it isn't your traditional Christmas tree. This one is dedicated to New Yorkers' best friends.

"Yes, we have all the battles, action, intrigue, and adventure. But ultimately, it’s always about making sure the right side wins." 

Macy’s started holding a Christmas parade through the city in 1924, and switched it to a Thanksgiving parade three years later.

We can all learn from each other by telling stories around the campfire.

"We ordered a vast amount and made our way through steamed shrimp and mixed veggies, all wrapped in pancakes made of rice flour."

Can't you see? It's over and done -/we've resolved what the fighting was for."

The story of the House of Mercy reflects the lives of young women in patriarchal mid-19th century New York City.

The store has always been busy with neighbors, ballerinas and musicians, students, and tourists.

The new song features a cassette recording of John Lennon playing the piano and singing in the Dakota on West 72nd Street.

WalkingStick paints these and other landscapes with a sensuousness and a deceptive simplicity that whet the appetite for nature.

They are frank and funny and wise and their memories are far better than they think.