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In 1932, Manhattan's Hudson River waterfront had p

In 1932, Manhattan's Hudson River waterfront had piers for ocean-going ships from the Battery to 59th St, with nearly as many on the New Jersey side as well. Explore the seafaring history of the Lower Hudson and Upper Bay today (Tue, May 17) at 3:15pm EDT on our virtual tour of the St. George Route of @nycferry.
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#nyharbor #waterfront #maritime #nycferry #virtualtour #boattour #statenisland #hudsonriver #virtuallearning @nyarchives

For #StreetVendorSaturday, we got delicious tacos

For #StreetVendorSaturday, we got delicious tacos from Martin, Angel, and Alex from Tacos El Chicken on Beverley Rd in #Kensington. Remember that #VendorsPowerNYC—support your local vendors and demand a fair, equitable vending system. Vendor Power!
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@streetvendorproject @angell.finnessse #streetvendorproject #streetfood #foodtruck #tacos #streettacos #foodcart #mexicanfood #vendorpower

Pete Davidson, Colin Jost, and Paul Italia made wa

Pete Davidson, Colin Jost, and Paul Italia made waves last month when they bought retired @statenislandferry John F. Kennedy. While we don’t know where this future comedy club will dock, few people know the inside of the boat as well as Angus McCamy. This native New Yorker and licensed captain and engineer reveals the ins and outs of this New York City icon, from the crowded rail at the Jersey side, to the bowels of the engine room and right under the keel. Join our virtual conversation with Staten Island native and longtime JFK admirer Stefan D-W @forepeaksolutions

Virtual program Tuesday at 12:30pm! Sign up at link in bio.
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#snl #statenisland #statenislandferry #statenislandny #ferry #ferryboat #colinjost #petedavidson #boat #boatlife #ferryride #allinnyc #nyc #saturdaynight #saturdaynightlive #boatcaptain #boatengineer @visitstatenisland @nycgo

In January 1945, convoys carrying thousands of Ame

In January 1945, convoys carrying thousands of American troops back home for 30-day furloughs began arriving in New York Harbor. Most soldiers had never had the chance to go home once they were shipped off, but after three years of war, and one of the coldest European winters in recorded history (punctuated by the Battle of the Bulge), a select few were given a monthlong reprieve, as were counterparts in the Pacific Theater. Most soldiers initially refused the offer, and went only on the condition that they be allowed to return to the fight with their same units. And like today, those soldiers arrived at a snow-covered @brooklynarmyterminal to begin their furloughs—join us for a tour at 2pm (Sun 1/30), and on select Saturdays throughout the winter.
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#brooklynarmyterminal #wwii #worldwartwo #worldwar2 #ww2 #usarmy #nyharbor #furlough #militaryhistory #brooklyn #walkingtour

We had a great time this week with our friends at

We had a great time this week with our friends at @centralparknyc, who gave us a tour to prep for special joint tours we’ll be leading with their talented guides of Central Park and @prospect_park for @olmsted200. Stay tuned for more info!
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#centralpark #prospectpark #fredericklawolmsted #olmsted200 #walkingtour #tourguide #landscape #landscapearchitecture #tours

We got some great food at the food trucks in Long

We got some great food at the food trucks in Long Wharf in New Haven. The city doesn’t have a perfect vending system, but they recognize the value of vendors. New Haven has set up special vending districts, and this one has power pylons that allow food trucks to operate without idling or running gas generators. We got food from Ixtapa and Sweeney’s tacos, and New Haven is not immune to the explosive popularity of birria tacos.
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#foodtrucks #streetfood #mexicanfood #vendorpower #streetvendorproject #longwharf #newhaven #tacos @streetvendorproject

We had an awesome day at the @momocrawl in Jackson

We had an awesome day at the @momocrawl in Jackson Heights today. We loved eating momos and meeting people from the Nepalese and Tibetan communities in Queens, but no one enjoyed it more than Salty, who got more than her fair share of momos. Congratulations to @bhanchhaghar, which captured the momo championship belt for the fourth consecutive year! Their goat and buffalo momos were absolutely amazing. That belt is made from authentic Himalayan yak hide, and it has a piece of the peak of Mount Everest on it! Congrats as well to all the organizers, especially @queensqustodian, for pulling off this event after last year’s hiatus.
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#momocrawl #momos #jacksonheights #diversityplaza #nepalesefood #tibetanfood #himalayanfood @chhayacdc @qns_together

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a happy, healthy h

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a happy, healthy holiday with the people you love, but keep in your thoughts those who are celebrating far from home. We always think of this 1884 Harper’s Weekly image of recently arrived immigrants, “Castle Garden—Their First Thanksgiving Dinner.”

230th Street in Riverdale in The Bronx is the long

230th Street in Riverdale in The Bronx is the longest stair street in NYC. Watch this video and join us for a virtual program with Michael Cairl on 11/29 to learn more about the stair streets of NYC!

Our friend Michael Cairl has been climbing stair s

Our friend Michael Cairl has been climbing stair streets all over NYC as part of his recovery from a stroke he had a few years ago. Check out our virtual program with Michael on 11/29 and visit his blog On Foot, On Wheels!

“Training” for the @streetvendorproject NYC St

“Training” for the @streetvendorproject NYC Street Vendor Scavenger Hunt that starts Sunday. Meet the city’s vendors and raise money for a great cause with 30 days of eating and exploring. Sign up (link in bio) and join the kickoff in Corona Plaza on Sunday!
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#streetfood #streetvendor #streetvendorproject #vendorpower #foodcart #halalfood #chickengyro #unionsquare #vendyawards #nyc #scavendornyc

Happy 246th birthday to the @marines! Marines were

Happy 246th birthday to the @marines! Marines were an integral part of the @bklynnavyyard for most of its history. They were stationed at the Yard from 1810 until 1975, and during much of that time, their barracks and parade ground were located along Flushing Avenue where Building 77 stands today. The Yard’s museum at BLDG 92 is the only extant part of the Marine complex, built in 1857 by the @uscapitol architect Thomas U. Walter. Marines guarded the gates of the Yard for over 150 years, and before the branch evolved into the expeditionary and amphibious forces they are today, their primary role was to protect shore installations, provide security on board ships (including enforcing discipline and preventing mutinies) and conduct landing and boarding operations.
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#usmc #usmarines #marinesbirthday #brooklynnavyyard #bldg92 #navalhistory #marineshistory #militaryhistory #architecture #building77

We spent the day yesterday sharing stories @bklynn

We spent the day yesterday sharing stories @bklynnavyyard of culinary entrepreneurs, artists, and manufacturers on both in-person and virtual tours for @openhousenewyork weekend! If you missed our livestreams, go to IGTV @bklynnavyyard to see our live behind-the-scenes visits with food trucks and artist @charlottawestergren @paintdowntown and a tour of @kingscountydistillery! Thank you to everyone who made it such a special day, including the #ohny staff and volunteers and @chopshoptruck @divineflavoredcatering @bkjerkmobile @larossipizza @empanadapapanyc
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#ohnywknd #ohny #ohnywkend #foodtrucks #foodproduction #foodsystems #brooklynnavyyard #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artstudio #studiovisit #vendorpower #distillerytour

Join our virtual tour of the @brooklynarmyterminal

Join our virtual tour of the @brooklynarmyterminal for @openhousenewyork Saturday at 2pm, which will feature history, architecture, and a visit to @adaptability.bike. And stop by BAT all #ohnywknd for @chashama open studios (Sat & Sun 1–5pm) and @biobat_artspace (Sat & Sun 12–5pm), including a special exhibition by @arocha.tatiana, and choral performances on Sunday at 3pm & 4pm as part of @common_frequencies.
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@nycedc #brooklynarmyterminal #ohny #openhousenewyork #ohny2021 #openhousenewyork2021 #chashama #biobatartspace #virtualtour #virtuallearning #sunsetpark #sunsetparkwideopen #sunsetparkwideopen2021

Just got home from the kickoff reception for #ohny

Just got home from the kickoff reception for #ohnywknd, and in the parade of attractions the @bklynnavyyard and @brooklynarmyterminal were right at the front! We can’t wait to host this weekend and celebrate these amazing places! Join us Saturday and Sunday for in-person and virtual events at the Yard (including the OHNY food hub with food trucks and vendors from Building 77). We’ll be hosting a virtual tour of Brooklyn Army Terminal on Saturday at 2pm with @adaptability.bike, and come visit @chashama open studios and @biobat_artspace both days, including special exhibitions by @arocha.tatiana and @common_frequencies for SUNSET PARK WIDE OPEN.
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#ohny #openhousenewyork #brooklynnavyyard #brooklynarmyterminal #biobatartspace #biobat #sunsetparkwideopen #openstudios #chashama @openhousenewyork @nycedc

Exploring the fallen fall fruits of @prospect_park

Exploring the fallen fall fruits of @prospect_park, including native black walnut (showing the large, yellowish-green fruit and the shell inside), non-native ginkgo berries (introduced from China), and the monstrous green fruits of the Osage orange. A tree native to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, it was widely distributed across the Midwest as a hedgerow plant, and it became a favorite of park co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted. You can also find these trees in @centralparknyc, as well as at Olmsted’s former farmstead in Staten Island, @olmstedbeilhouse.
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#prospectpark #trees #fredericklawolmsted #olmsted #osageorange #ginkgo #blackwalnut #atreegrowsinbrooklyn #olmstedbeilhouse #centralpark #landscapearchitecture #olmsted200 @olmsted200 @naolmstedparks

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