New York Public Library

New York Harnesses Future With Passion For the Past

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Museums, apps and real estate: New Yorkers are taking a breather from the city’s constant drive for renewal by delving into the past, searching for comfort and authenticity in fast-changing times. The Museum of the City of New York, the New York Historical Society and the Brooklyn Historical Society have all recorded record numbers of … Read more

Lou Reed Archive To Go Public At New York Library

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The New York Public Library has obtained the archives of Lou Reed, with plans to make the legendary underground rocker’s legacy as open as possible. The city’s free-to-the-public library system, best known for its imposing main building on Fifth Avenue, announced the acquisition Thursday on what would have been Reed’s 75th birthday. “What better place … Read more