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Revelers party under the light of the arch, with nary a policeman in sight. Image courtesy of Daisy Prince
Downtown Vibe

Agita in Greenwich Village

The pandemic brought heroin and all-night ragers to Washington Square Park. What’s next?

Adelena Masana, Carmelina Pica, and Nina Picariolo prepare a homemade pasta at Enoteca Maria in Staten Island, New York.
Nonnas Unite!

Just Like Grandma Used To Make

A rustic Staten Island restaurant features a rotating cast of homespun chefs: Grandmothers from all over the world whose recipes star on the menu.

Lewis Miller’s Flower Flashes are often Valentines to New York City, especially during the pandemic. Credit: Irini Arakas Greenbaum
Flower Power

Gone in a Flower Flash

Thanks to Lewis Miller, deemed the “Banksy of Flowers,” New York trash cans and street corners have never looked better.

William Klein, Auto-Portrait, 1993. © William Klein, Courtesy Howard Greenberg Gallery
Photography

A New York Homecoming

A major retrospective celebrates artist William Klein’s 65-year career capturing the vivacity and complexity of New York City.

Gull in the city, photo by Sparrow Santo
Pastimes

Central Park Has Gone Bird-Zerk

Covid gave New Yorkers a reason to go outside and enjoy nature. Now Central Park is home to new flock of birdwatchers.

A double crested cormorant in Central Park
Birdwatching

Flights of Fancy

Meet the many birds that call Central Park home—at least part time.

One of NYC's toniest buildings, 740 Park Avenue.
Apartment Living

Holy Smoke!

The Devil’s Lettuce has come to Park Avenue. More pungent than cigarettes, pot smoke is now the subject of co-op board meetings. But what can really be done about it?

The New Nostalgia

Music for a grown up’s ears

The Martignetti brothers’ new piano bar brings ‘nightlife for adults’ back to the Upper East Side. No reservations required.

Baguettes at Bread Story in StuyTown
Proustian Moment

The Best Baguette in New York

Star baker Yann Ledoux has a new kitchen. And not a minute too soon.

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