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John Lennon Saw a UFO at the United Nations

The New York Public Library is celebrating Mr. Lennon's 75th birthday by mapping his favorite spots from the nine years he lived in the city

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11 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before October 30

From Frank Stella to Joan Jonas, here's what to do in New York's art world.

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An Art Show in Fukushima, NYPL Builds Under Bryant Park, and More

Japanese artist collection Chim-Pom is bringing art to the “difficult to return” zones of Fukushima.

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12 Things to Do in New York’s Art World Before February 26

Things you can do in NYC's art world this week

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Warfare Class: Sebastian Junger Teaches New York Public Library Donors About...

After canapés, guests at The New York Public Library marched to an auditorium to hear Mr. Junger’s talk about Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. The forthcoming book examines the high rate of...

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Lang Lang Foundation Raised $2.49 Million in Homage to New York Rhapsody

The eight-year old Foundation held its fourth annual Lang Lang & Friends Gala Concert Dinner

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This Week in NYC: A Comedy Festival and a Gala for Yellowstone

This week there are galas galore, whether it's for H.U.G., Yellowstone, or Maya's Hope, and don't forget the New York Comedy Festival.

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Lou Reed Archives Offer a Peek Into His Creative Process

Today would've been Lou Reed's 75th birthday—what better way to celebrate than by exploring his archives at the New York Public Library.

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The Government Will Regulate the IoT After It Kills People

It's a monster riding an asteroid.

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Thanks to Betty Corwin, Broadway’s Best Live on in Film

No one cared about creating a record of theater history, until Betty Corwin came along.

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Melissa McCarthy Has Delivered the Best Film of the Year

'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' is the consummate performance of her career.

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The 10 Must-See Art Exhibitions of Spring 2019

From a tribute to Stonewall at the Brooklyn Museum to the Whitney's next big biennial, here are the most anticipated exhibitions of spring 2019.

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The New York Public Library Lions are Getting a Nine-Week Facelift

Patience and Fortitude have guarded the Schwarzman building for over a century, so it stands to reason that they could use some R&R.

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The Most Popular Books New Yorkers Are Reading While Social Distancing

Books by Michelle Obama, Sally Rooney and Ta-Nehisi Coates are providing solace in this difficult time.

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It Took COVID Closures to Reveal Just How Much Libraries Do Beyond Lending Books

'We understand that libraries have an essential role to play in these challenging times, especially for our most isolated and vulnerable.'

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Stop Starving Our Libraries

In 1924, the Staff Association of the New York Public Library published a broadside that featured a man in colonial dress napping at the foot of one of the library’s iconic lions. “Wake up, Father...

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Afternoon Bulletin: NYPD Accused of Destroying Evidence, Uptown...

The NYPD is being charged with destroying evidence that shows the issuing of bogus summonses to meet quotas. No emails that include the word summons from the files of former Police Commissioner...

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Afternoon Bulletin: Vast Decrease in City Scaffolding, NYPL Fountains Flow Again

City mayor Bill de Blasio has removed more than 44,000 feet of scaffolding from the New York City Housing Authority developments without active construction. The act comes in response to complaints...

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EXCLUSIVE: Could This Program Stem Surging Violence at Rikers Island?

Inside a small classroom, Frank Horton stands in front of a chalkboard and asks one of his students what he’s contributed to society. Other than his child, the student can’t think of much of anything...

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Afternoon Bulletin: St. Patrick’s Shows Off Renovations, Homeless Hashtag and...

A judge in Queens has ruled that yellow cabs have no option but to compete with Uber and other private ride companies. Justice Allan Weiss of the Queens Supreme Court issued a ruling Wednesday making...

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