Museum of the City of New York

Since opening its doors in 1996, Uptown Dance Academy is considered the premiere dance school for urban youth interested in making dance their primary focus. The Academy has been dedicated to providing high-quality dance disciplines, training and professionalism for youth ages 3-19. The well-rounded curriculum designed by founder and director Robin Williams exposes children to the diverse world of dance as they prepare for the professional stage. <br> No one does it better than Uptown Dance Academy in providing structured training programs and performance opportunities that reinforce the principle of dance as well as the physical, artistic and creative skills inherent in learning dance. Its mission is to train students in the performing arts while instilling a higher level of cultural enrichment, self-discipline, and personal achievement

What started as a single afternoon block party back in 1974 quickly ballooned into something the neighborhood couldn't contain in just 24 hours. The overwhelming turnout made it clear that Harlem had far more stories to tell than one day allowed—decades of political movements, economic resilience, and artistic innovation all deserved proper space to breathe. Today's multi-day celebration carries that same spirit of bringing the community together, spotlighting both the historical moments that shaped the neighborhood and the emerging creative voices making waves right now. During winter months, the festivities take on a particularly warm, intimate quality as locals and visitors bundle up to move between venues, creating an atmosphere where genuine connection cuts through the cold. At its core, it remains what it's always been: a gathering that lets New Yorkers—especially Harlem residents—celebrate the neighborhood's transformation and look ahead with real optimism.

Yesterday…A place where thousands of young artists have stepped out into the spotlight and launched their careers. A place "where stars are born and legends are made." The legendary Apollo Theater is so much more than an historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic achievement. From 1934 when the Apollo first introduced its world-famous Amateur Night which launched the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill, the Apollo has maintained its position as the nation's most popular arena for emerging and established black and Latino performers.

Yesterday…A place where thousands of young artists have stepped out into the spotlight and launched their careers. A place "where stars are born and legends are made." The legendary Apollo Theater is so much more than an historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic achievement. From 1934 when the Apollo first introduced its world-famous Amateur Night which launched the careers of legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill, the Apollo has maintained its position as the nation's most popular arena for emerging and established black and Latino performers.

The Sofitel New York on West 44th Street overlooks Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. Perfectly situated, this hotel is only a few blocks from Broadway theatres and Times Square in one direction, and only a few blocks from Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center in the other direction. World-class dining and shopping are easily found within short walks in any direction from the Manhattan hotel.

Walk through the doors of this legendary Manhattan venue and you're stepping into decades of showbiz history. The stage launched careers for everyone from Danny Thomas to the Martin and Lewis duo, each performance adding another layer to the nightclub's mystique. Barry Manilow immortalized the place in his 1978 hit, while filmmakers from Scorsese to beyond have used its intimate ambiance as a backdrop for cinema magic—Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Tootsie, Carlito's Way, and Beyond the Sea all featured scenes within these walls. Winter evenings here carry an especially electric charge, the kind of crisp Manhattan night that makes you feel like you've slipped into a scene from a classic film. The venue continues to capture that intoxicating blend of glamour and grit that defined New York's golden age of nightlife.

The Hotel Stanford is located on West 32nd Street between Fifth and Broadway, just a block away from the Empire State Building. Not only is this location considered the heart of the city, but also it is very convenient for people that are here for business or pleasure. Public transportation can be accessed right around the corner. Due to its prime location in the heart of Manhattan, the Stanford offers immediate access to all the major midtown business and major tourist attractions. Its just a few minutes walk to Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Jacob Javits Convention Center, the Empire State Building, the Broadway theater district, Macy's, and the Manhattan Mall.

Now there are more chances to vote for who murdered Edwin Drood! The delightful and rollicking musical smash where the ending is entirely up to you—back on Broadway for the first time since winning the Tony® “Triple Crown” (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)—has been extended through March 10, 2013.<br/> Stephanie J. Block (Anything Goes), Will Chase (“Smash”), Tony Award® nominee Gregg Edelman (Wonderful Town), Tony winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer), and Tony winner Chita Rivera (Nine) star in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the delightful musical smash from Tony-winning writer/composer Rupert Holmes (Curtains). Tony nominee Scott Ellis (She Loves Me) directs this show’s first-ever return to Broadway since winning the Tony “Triple Crown” (Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score)!<br/> Take a trip back in time to a Victorian music hall where a rowdy ensemble of actors mounts a staging of Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel. Everyone on stage is a suspect in the murder of young Edwin Drood, and it’s up to you to choose the killer! Is it John Jasper, Edwin’s protective but slightly maniacal uncle? Rosa Bud, his reluctant betrothed? The debauched Princess Puffer? Each performance ends differently, depending on what the audience decides!<br/> Don’t miss this rollicking play-within-a-musical that The New York Times has called “ingenious.” Come help solve The Mystery of Edwin Drood!

Heartland Brewer and Beer Hall is the fourth beer hall to opened under the Heartland Brewery. The Beer Hall is located at the South Street Seaport at the corner of Fulton Street and faces Pier 17 and the East River. The bar offers great food, a wide range of seasonal beers on tap and even has a function room for private parties.

Lower Manhattan’s newest home for contemporary dance. DNA is proud to present and promote artistic excellence in dance performance, education and the creation process. DNA’s mission includes professional-level training, opportunities for creation and the latest in dance performance. In DNA’s studios each week, 170 classes are taught, rehearsals are run, workshops are conducted and choreographers create. DNA is a valuable resource for the aspiring, emerging and established artist, who benefit from artistic residencies, studio and administrative office subsidies, commissions and two performance seasons that offer presentations of new dance works, many of them world premieres.

To carry out its mission, the New York Fed employs approximately 3,000 people who are organized into groups and offices. With the exception of its internal audit function, the Fed's business areas report to the President and First Vice President of the Bank, who in turn, report to the Bank's Board of Directors.

Step back into the tranquility of a nineteenth century country guesthouse right in the heart of downtown New York at the Best Western Seaport Inn. From the moment you enter the lobby, with its cozy seating and gracious elegance you will find yourself in a warm and comfortable refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. We pride ourselves on old-fashioned hospitality and traditional values not found in the large impersonal city hotels in Manhattan.

Walk into Manhattan's alternative take on upscale fitness and you'll find yourself surrounded by 100-plus workout stations and over 10,000 pounds of iron. The facility runs Precor ellipticals, a full lineup of treadmills, and stationary bikes across its floor. Winter mornings get crowded with people seeking refuge from the cold in group sessions—spinning classes, yoga flows, pilates reformers, and kickboxing rounds all happening simultaneously. Personal trainers roam the cardio theater section where rows of equipment face screens. The locker rooms feel more like a spa than a gym, complete with complimentary towels and a juice bar where you can refuel post-workout. Between traditional strength work and specialty classes like tai chi, there's enough variety to keep any routine feeling fresh.

Walk into Manhattan's alternative take on upscale fitness and you'll find yourself surrounded by 100-plus workout stations and over 10,000 pounds of iron. The facility runs Precor ellipticals, a full lineup of treadmills, and stationary bikes across its floor. Winter mornings get crowded with people seeking refuge from the cold in group sessions—spinning classes, yoga flows, pilates reformers, and kickboxing rounds all happening simultaneously. Personal trainers roam the cardio theater section where rows of equipment face screens. The locker rooms feel more like a spa than a gym, complete with complimentary towels and a juice bar where you can refuel post-workout. Between traditional strength work and specialty classes like tai chi, there's enough variety to keep any routine feeling fresh.

Since the early days, LALIQUE's recurring themes included the female form, flora and fauna. The female was both the object and the subject of René Lalique's masterpieces. She was often portrayed as voluptuous with an arresting sensuality and mysterious demeanor. An ode to feminine beauty, Lalique's craft plays with satin-like reflections  and flushfemale form, flora and fauna crystal that evokes the graceful and delicate qualities of a woman. Fauna and flora consist of flowers, fruit, trees, insects, birds, fish, and reptiles: no single plant or animal is despised. Though depicted by realism yet sometimes stylized, nature remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration on which the LALIQUE identity was built. Strong Art Nouveau and Art Deco inspirations add strength and lightness to the ornate masterpieces of the past and present. http://www.lalique.com

K-12. Within a warm façade that blends into the museums and townhouses of Manhattan's Upper East Side, the young women of The Hewitt School are the center of an educational program that encourages independent thought and creativity. Athletics to arts, languages to laboratories, music to math: a balanced, healthy, and comprehensive environment.

Step through the doors and you'll find instructors who blend multiple Asian fighting traditions into one cohesive training experience. The focus here centers on Tae Kwon Do as the foundation, layered with complementary techniques drawn from other disciplines to create a more well-rounded approach. What really sets this place apart is how they tailor instruction to match what each student naturally does best. Winter months bring a quieter intensity to the training floor—fewer casual drop-ins means more personalized attention and a tight-knit community feel as dedicated practitioners work through the colder season.

Katz Furniture, formally known as M. Katz and Sons is a family-owned retail furniture business that has served the New York metropolitan area and beyond for generations. Katz Furniture is well-known and recommended by shopping experts for providing its customers with the lowest prices on top-quality brand name furniture with personal service.

Paul Vetrano, supplies the chairs for about 40 percent of Manhattan's restaurants, in the showroom of his business, New York Chair Co. in Manhattan. Whatever the cuisine, restaurant supplier Paul Vetrano has the seat to match. Everyone opening a restaurant these days hopes to emulate the runway success if the perpetually packed Balthazar in Soho, right down to the retro brasserie's signature stool: a clubby wine colored padded vinyl cushion with brass nailheads astride a mahogany frame. ItÕs the hot new trendsetter stool. Everybody wants it, says Paul Vetrano. He should know Vetrano sells chairs and stools to 40 percent of New York City's 10,000 eateries and many outside of the city, from dumpy diners and Asian noodle houses to sleek coffee bars and posh French brasserie's. While a chair may not be the focal point of the restaurant, says Vetrano, it's rolled in the overall dinning experience cannot be under estimated.

"As our production is fairly limited there aren't any images of our jewelry or other products on this website. The best way to view all of our beautiful pieces is to visit our store during the hours listed. If you are unable to do so, please contact us or any of the other stores listed and we will do our best to help you with your order."

"While selections from California take center stage, truthfully a 'world of wine' awaits 'lucky' Upper West Side shoppers at this 'busy', 'unpretentious' 'hodgepodge of a store' known for some of the 'best prices around'." -- ZAGAT SURVEY 2004 (NYC Marketplace)

A tight-knit learning community that welcomes students in grades 4 through 12 who are pursuing serious paths in performance, visual arts, modeling, or athletics. The school designs its curriculum around the reality that some young people need scheduling flexibility and a supportive structure that understands their unique commitments. Winter months here feel particularly purposeful—rehearsal spaces glow warmly while snow falls outside, and the campus maintains its creative momentum even as the darker days set in. Whether you're balancing intensive training schedules or developing artistic skills alongside academics, the program adapts to your rhythm rather than forcing you into a standard mold. Families appreciate the independence students gain while still having strong mentorship and rigorous coursework supporting their growth.

A tight-knit learning community that welcomes students in grades 4 through 12 who are pursuing serious paths in performance, visual arts, modeling, or athletics. The school designs its curriculum around the reality that some young people need scheduling flexibility and a supportive structure that understands their unique commitments. Winter months here feel particularly purposeful—rehearsal spaces glow warmly while snow falls outside, and the campus maintains its creative momentum even as the darker days set in. Whether you're balancing intensive training schedules or developing artistic skills alongside academics, the program adapts to your rhythm rather than forcing you into a standard mold. Families appreciate the independence students gain while still having strong mentorship and rigorous coursework supporting their growth.

There’s no better way to explore New York City than on a walking tour. And now you can enjoy the benefits of a private guide for the SAME price as many large, public group tours. You pick the tour—you pick the time! <br> All tours are led by Michelle or James Nevius, historians and licensed New York City sightseeing guides who specialize in private walking tours of the city’s most intriguing neighborhoods.