Tag: New York Historical Society

New York Historical Launches “Breakfast University” Lecture Series in 2026

Mike Mishkin November 6, 2025 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

The New York Historical (at 170 CPW)–which until recently was called the New-York Historical Society–will introduce a new monthly lecture program called Breakfast University beginning Read More...

New-York Historical Society Announces Big Changes, Including a New Name

Bobby Panza October 30, 2024 Arts & Entertainment 11 Comments

The New-York Historical Society has officially changed its name to the New York Historical. Read More...

New-York Historical Society Eateries Shutter Within a Year of Opening

Brendan Mohler August 18, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Two eateries within the walls of the New-York Historical Society, Clara and Cafe 77, have closed within just a year of opening. Read More...

Cafe 77 Opens at New-York Historical Society

Lee Uehara November 16, 2023 Food & Drink No Comments

A new java joint has opened, replacing Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar at the New-York Historical Society this week. Read More...

New-York Historical Society Expansion Begins; New Details

Matthew Rosenbaum November 14, 2023 Arts & Entertainment 5 Comments

History buffs, get excited. Construction is set to begin on the New-York Historical Society’s newest wing. Read More...

New-York Historical Society’s Storico Closing Today

Spencer Cain July 14, 2023 Food & Drink 15 Comments

With a prime location mere steps from Central Park, Storico — an Italian gem housed in the hallowed halls of the New-York Historical Society — Read More...

I’m Not a Witch! NY Historical Society Attempts to Reclaim Meaning of the Word in New Exhibit

Joshua Dudley October 17, 2022 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

We’re just a couple weeks away from Halloween, a holiday which commonly comes with a renewed interest in the history of dark things, both real Read More...

Statue of Thomas Jefferson – Founding Father and Slave Owner – to be Removed From City Hall, Relocated to Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin November 17, 2021 Arts & Entertainment 6 Comments

At an agenda meeting last month, the New York City Public Design Commission discussed the removal of the Thomas Jefferson statue from City Council chambers Read More...

Facing Controversy, Thomas Jefferson Statue May Be Removed From City Hall Chambers, Relocated to Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin October 14, 2021 Community 6 Comments

A statue of Thomas Jefferson has stood in the City Council chambers in Lower Manhattan since 1834. But its fate will be determined at an Read More...

Remembering Columbus Avenue’s Museum Cafe

Claudie Benjamin October 4, 2021 Community 15 Comments

The way Michael Weinstein, Chairman and CEO of Ark Restaurants, told it to an interviewer producing a 2019 segment for a New-York Historical Society series Read More...