What the entrances of NYC luxury and historic buildings tell us about who lives there

… for that reason author Andrew Alpern looks at entrances to New York Citys luxury and historic residential buildings in his … An example He writes that the widely cited theory that the Dakota got its name because of its remote location is …

By Marjorie Cohen |November 4, 2020 - 10:30AM
The 25 best books about the history of New York City's boroughs and neighborhoods

… Last month we shared the 25 best books about New York City history as picked by local authors … learn of Harlems early 20thcentury history from the Cotton Club to its noted literary salons from its white patrons … entertainers such as Duke Ellington Josephine Baker Ethel Waters Fats Waller and Bessie Smith among many others Watson …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 30, 2018 - 12:00PM