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West Meets East: Pacific Standard Bar Brings West Coast Ambiance to Park Slope
Pacific Standard offers a diverse array of West Coast beverages that would trigger any New Yorker’s curiosity. Located at 82 Fourth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, it is considered “A cozy, relaxed...
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Famed architect Stanford White was shot to death by Harry Kendall Thaw. Thaw sought revenge after he learned that White was having an affair with his wife, actress Evelyn Nesbit. The subsequent court...
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On June 27, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar located in Greenwich Village. Patrons considered the raid a violation of their rights and fought back. A riot ensued and several were...
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On July 2, 1941, Yankee Joe DiMaggio got a base hit in 44 uninterrupted games. therefore beating Willie Keeler’s base hit record, which was set in 1922. DiMaggio started “The Streak” on May 15, 1941...
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On July 4, 2009, the public was granted access to the Statue of Liberty’s crown. Following the 2001 World Trade Center attacks, which happened across the harbor, the historical attraction was closed...
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On July 22, 2003, the funeral for Cuban-born salsa singer Celia Cruz was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Fans of the “Queen of Salsa” flooded the streets of Fifth Avenue to watch a carriage draped in...
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On this day in 1853 architect Lazelle Warner Eiditz was born. He designed numerous well known buildings throughout the city, including the New York Times Building. Eiditz design contributed greatly to...
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