by Nancy Novick Jimmy Carter may have left the White House in 1981, but his presence on the world stage in the spheres of human rights and health care has
Read moreDetailsby Nancy Novick Jimmy Carter may have left the White House in 1981, but his presence on the world stage in the spheres of human rights and health care has
Read moreDetailsBy Emily Baer A fleet of fire trucks showed up to the American Museum of Natural History late Friday afternoon to battle a fire on the first floor of the museum. But
Read moreDetailsThe Museum of Natural History is planning to construct a new six-story building to the west of its existing structure, taking over part of Theodore Roosevelt Park.
Read moreDetailsBy Nancy Novick Documentary fans rejoice! The Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History is back for the 38th year in a row
Read moreDetailsHalloween this year will either be a joyous occasion to celebrate the end of our Hurricane-induced incarceration, or a complete washout. It depends on how Sandy treats us. Luckily, humans and dogs got to strut their stuff this weekend. Check out some photos below from Riverside Park's 72nd Street dog ...
Read moreDetailsOctober 26, 2012 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 66 Degrees.
Read moreDetailsThe Curiosity Rover has been making headlines since it touched down on Mars on August 6. Well, it turns out that we've got a life-size model of the rover right here in the neighborhood. The
Read moreDetailsBy Stephanie Loleng DJs performing in the middle of a museum's planetary exhibit space could only mean one thing – the American Museum of Natural History's monthly music series “One Step Beyond” is back in full effect. This season's series kicked-off with two amazing DJs: Bonobo and Nickodemus; spinning their ...
Read moreDetailsOctober 31, 2011 Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 52 Degrees.
Read moreDetailsMaybe the thought of listening to a lecture doesn't exactly whet your appetite. But what if the event also included alcohol, a certain geek-chic sexiness, and covered an interesting topic? Ah, so now I've got your attention.
Read moreDetailsSeptember 8, 2011 Weather: Thundershowers, High of 75 Degrees. Notices: Fashion's Night Out is tonight, and there are tons of deals to be had throughout the city and the neighborhood, including 36 locations on the Upper West Side. Check out the list of participating stores here. Also lots of restaurants ...
Read moreDetailsAfter 27 years on 81st Street and Columbus Avenue, Maxilla & Mandible closed its doors for good on Sunday night, stuffing brown paper into the display window where skulls and fossils used to sit and slapping a tiny sign on the front saying simply "Gone Digging."
Read moreDetailsMaxilla & Mandible, the fossil shop at 451 Columbus Avenue where thousands of New York kids gawked at the bones and fearsome skulls of dinosaurs, bobcats and crocodiles will close this month
Read moreDetailsWeather: Rain showers (what else?), High of 70 degrees. Notices: The American Museum of Natural History wants your help in naming its massive Mamenchisaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs in the world. Submissions are due by May 25 andn the winner will be announced on June 7. News: A Community ...
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