The Sanctuary, a wedding venue with views of the East River, has become a go-to destination. But change doesn’t always sit well with the small waterfront community.
Tag: Historic Buildings and Sites
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This Tenement Building’s History Involved a Gilded Age Con Artist
Documenting the history of an East Village tenement whose original owner preyed on immigrants during New York’s Gilded Age.
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Building Boom on Mykonos Reveals ‘Wretched’ Side of Greece’s Recovery
Investors are eager to cash in on soaring demand for luxury properties, but an attack on an archaeologist investigating building violations brought a darker underbelly to light.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s San Juan, Puerto Rico
The multi-hyphenate writer and performer spent his childhood summers on the Caribbean Island and offers a non-tourist’s take on the U.S. territory and its capital.
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Outdoor Dining in New York City Is Here to Stay. (Just Not in Winter.)
City officials intend to pass a law that formally allows roadway dining sheds, but with some design guidelines.