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An upside of the L Train shutdown: Lower rents in Ridgewood

I first heard about a potential L train shutdown around 2016 to fix the damage sustained during superstorm Sandy in 2012. I panicked and thought that it meant there would be no L train at all for more than... Read More
Memelas, mezcal margaritas and other Oaxacan delights to order at Claro

Claro’s doorway exhales the aroma of slow-simmering pork ribs, with a whisper of anise and chiles beckoning guests to come inside. This little Gowanus spot has been known for its breezy backyard and high-minded yet well-grounded Oaxacan fare from... Read More
12 culture essentials for May

May is here, the sun is shining, we’ve got flowers in bloom all over the place, and this morning I was awoken by birds chirping outside my window, which is a welcome rarity on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. We’re... Read More
Your May Kids Calendar: 11 solid ideas for spring

There’s a brief period of time when it’s warm enough to go to the park yet not too scorching to stand outside in the sun. That time is now. Make the most out of May with your kids, and... Read More
A talk about the subway erupts into a protest at Museum of the City of New York

A discussion called “The Subway,” part of a series called Only In New York, was supposed to be a casual conversation about the city’s public transit system at the Museum of the City of New York last Thursday, April... Read More