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New York City – All in NYC

Citywide

This is an invitation to all of us New Yorkers—and New Yorkers at heart—to go all in on this city as we begin our inevitable revival. Share our video to show your support.

Life has changed in dramatic and unexpected ways this year.


All in NYC - 2020.07.13 - VIDEO

Interview: Anthony and Paul Ramirez of the Bronx Beer Hall

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The Bronx Beer Hall is a Latin American, family-owned restaurant and neighborhood cornerstone for resilient small businesses. Go out, stop by, show love.

Salud To Latin Culture & Visit Bronx Beer Hall Today | Latin NYC

Attractions & Tours

Belmont

Things to Do

Restaurants

Nightlife

Shopping

New York City

The Bronx

The Latino Experience

During the pandemic, these Bronx brothers have gotten back to basics—and haven’t missed a beat.

Meet Anthony and Paul Ramirez of the Bronx Beer Hall. To keep serving their community during the pandemic, these Bronx brothers have gotten back to basics—and haven’t missed a beat.

Bronx Beer Hall – 2020.09.11 – VIDEO

Interview: Mohammed Ahmed and Happy David of Casa Magazines

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West Village

Manhattan

A commitment to family—in its many forms—has helped this West Village newsstand endure the pandemic.

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Meet Mohammed Ahmed and Happy David of Casa Magazines. Their commitment to family—in its many forms—has underpinned the success of the West Village’s favorite newsstand and its ability to endure the pandemic.

Casa Magazines – 2020.09.11 – VIDEO

Interview: Loycent Gordon of Neir’s Tavern

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Neir's Tavern might be one of the oldest bars in the US, and it's Black-owned. Learn about Black-owned businesses in NYC that have stood the test of time.

Cheers at Neir's Tavern | Oldest Black Owned Businesses in NYC

Queens

The Black Experience

Meet Loycent Gordon of Neir’s Tavern. The owner of this nearly 200-year-old watering hole has weathered a storm or two. Since the pandemic hit, he has found new ways to serve the neighborhood.

Neir’s Tavern – 2020.09.11 – VIDEO

Interview: Puiyan Taglianetti of Snug Harbor Botanical Garden & Cultural Center

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Staten Island

Outdoors & Recreation

Meet Puiyan Taglianetti. A Snug Harbor fixture, she believes that a deep connection to nature and community has always kept spirits high at Staten Island’s famous oasis, even in the face of the pandemic.

Snug Harbor – 2020.09.11 – VIDEO

Interview: Shelley Worrell of Caribbeing and Little Caribbean NYC

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Learn about Little Caribbean, Brooklyn, a vibrant, tight-knit community of history and culture. Explore the rich history of Black neighborhoods in NYC.

Explore Little Caribbean in Brooklyn | Black Neighborhoods In NYC

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Brooklyn

Meet Shelley Worrell of Caribbeing and Little Caribbean NYC. This powerhouse of the City’s tight-knit Caribbean community has transformed pandemic-related hardship into an opportunity to serve.

Caribbeing – 2020.09.11 – VIDEO

Interview: Noëlle Santos of The Lit. Bar

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The Bronx is full of Black culture and history, and you can read all about it at The Lit. Bar. Cheers to your glass of wine at this Black-owned bookstore.

Visit Black-Owned NY Bookstores Today | The Lit. Bar in The Bronx

Mott Haven

Thanks to one woman’s determination, this beloved community gathering place is finding new ways to thrive in uncertain times.

All In NYC: The Only Bookshop in the Bronx

Meet Noëlle Santos of The Lit. Bar. Fueled by a love of literature and wine, the owner of the Bronx’s only bookstore will rise to any challenge. 


Bronx: Noelle Santos, The Lit. Bar - 2020.10.21 - VIDEO

Interview: Laval Bryant-Quigley of the Brooklyn Museum

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Discover Black art and culture at the Brooklyn Museum. Learn more about the Black women leading change through more representation at New York landmarks.

Black Activism at the Iconic Brooklyn Museum | New York Landmarks

Museums & Galleries

Prospect Heights

In the eyes of its new marketing director, the Brooklyn Museum is as much a kind neighbor as it is an NYC institution.

All In NYC: The Icon Next Door

Meet Laval Bryant-Quigley of the Brooklyn Museum. Having grown up across the street, the museum’s new marketing director knows what our city’s institutions mean in moments of hardship. 

Brooklyn: Laval Quigley-Bryant, Brooklyn Museum - 2020.10.21 - VIDEO

Interview: Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum

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All In NYC: Time Travel on Staten Island

The Alice Austen House Museum’s live-in curator is committed to offering a much-needed escape from our challenging times.

Meet Paul Moakley of the Alice Austen House Museum. While living in the former home of the groundbreaking photographer, the curator creates meaningful connections between past and present—which has served his Staten Island community well during the pandemic.

Staten Island: Paul Moakley, Alice Austen House Museum - 2020.10.21 - VIDEO

Interview: Regina Bain of the Louis Armstrong House Museum

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Celebrate Black history figures who shaped the Black experience in NYC today. The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a look inside the life of a city legend.

Visit The Louis Armstrong House Museum | NY Black History Figures

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In times of trouble, the head of the Louis Armstrong House Museum suggests taking a cue from the man behind the trumpet.

All In NYC: What Would Louis Do? 

Meet Regina Bain of the Louis Armstrong House Museum. As the pandemic tests how we connect, she is finding new ways to inspire with Armstrong’s music and legacy.


Queens: Regina Bain, Louis Armstrong House - 2020.10.21 - VIDEO

Interview: Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant

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Sylvia's tops the list for one of the most iconic Black restaurants in Harlem. Learn more about Black business owners like the Queen of Soul Food herself.

Stop by Sylvia's for Soul Food | Black Restaurants in Harlem, NY

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At Sylvia’s Restaurant, everyone is family—and the granddaughter of its namesake intends to keep it that way.

All In NYC: Putting the Heart in Soul Food 

Meet Tren’ness Woods-Black of Sylvia’s Restaurant. The granddaughter of the “Queen of Soul Food” remains committed to treating—and feeding—her neighbors like family.


Manhattan: Tren'ness Woods-Black, Sylvia's Restaurant - 2020.10.21 - VIDEO

Welcome to the Black Experience in NYC

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The diaspora of Black New York City holds deep cultural roots. This video celebrates the intersectional Black expression of the New York City population.

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Black culture is not one thing. It's everything.

Welcome to the Black Experience in NYC Video

This video celebrates the Black community in NYC, its energy and its contributions to the City, US and world.

Welcome to the Black Experience in NYC - 2021.01.29 - VIDEO

Black Surfers in the Rockaways

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NYCgo spotlights Black communities through this new video series celebrating the abundance of unique and sometimes unexpected things to do in NYC.

Surf the Rockaways & More Things To Do In NYC | NYCgo Video

The Rockaways

The Freedom to Be video series spotlights Black affinity groups in NYC to show the unparalleled freedom of expression in the City. Check out Black Surfers in the Rockaways.

The Freedom to Be: Black Surfers in the Rockaways

Author and former journalist Diane Cardwell and CEO of the NYC chapter of the Black Surfing Association Lou Harris provide their unique perspectives and experiences being a part of the Black surf community in the Rockaways, Queens.

The Freedom to Be: Black Surfers in the Rockaways - VIDEO 7.15.21

Black Cowboys in NYC

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The Freedom to Be video series spotlights Black affinity groups in NYC to show the unparalleled freedom of expression in the City. Check out Black cowboys in NYC.

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There is a small but longstanding community of Black cowboys in NYC. Hear from Dr. George E. Blair—a 90-year-old descendant of the Buffalo soldiers—who produced an all-Black cowboy rodeo in Harlem for over 30 years and continues to teach New Yorkers how to ride horses in his New York Riding Academy on Randall’s Island.

The Freedom to Be: Black Cowboys in NYC - VIDEO 8.24.21

Alvin Ailey Dancers

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The Freedom to Be video series spotlights Black affinity groups in NYC to show the unparalleled freedom of expression in the City. Learn more about Alvin Ailey dancers.

Performing Arts

Yannick Lebrun and Caroline Dartey are dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater who emigrated from French Guiana and Switzerland, respectively, to pursue their dreams. Lebrun has been dancing with the theater company for almost 15 years, while Dartey is just starting her journey. Both enjoy the sense of community and freedom of expression that exists with being a professional dancer in New York City.

The Freedom to Be: Alvin Ailey Dancers - VIDEO 9.18.21

US Open Tennis Championships

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In late summer of 2021, tennis fans flocked to Queens for the triumphant return of the US Open Tennis Championships. The two-week sporting event—one of the biggest in NYC since the start of the pandemic—was a win, in more ways than one.

NYC on The Street: US Open Tennis Championships

Brooklyn Bridge Park 

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On the Brooklyn side of the iconic span from Lower Manhattan to Dumbo sits Brooklyn Bridge Park, a breathtaking 85-acre oasis along the East River. Laura caught up with people taking in the sunshine, marveling at the skyline and enjoying the local vibe—and their smiles said it all. 

NYC on The Street: Brooklyn Bridge Park

<em>Moulin Rouge</em>! on Broadway

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Seasoned thespians and casual theatergoers agree: Broadway’s big comeback is like nothing they’ve ever experienced. Laura met some lucky audience members outside a recent performance of <em>Moulin Rouge</em>! for their take on the experience.

NYC on The Street: Moulin Rouge! on Broadway

Staten Island Ferry & Empire Outlets

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Just steps from the ferry terminal in Staten Island is one of the City’s biggest shopping destinations: Empire Outlets. Locals and visitors have been loving the journey across New York Harbor to the abundance of retailers on the North Shore. 

NYC on The Street: Staten Island Ferry & Empire Outlets

New York Botanical Garden

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In New York City, lush nature and vibrant attractions often complement one another. Such is the case at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, where Laura met visitors taking in the sculptures of Yayoi Kusama amid some gorgeous weather.

NYC on The Street: New York Botanical Garden

Stronger. Brighter. Together. New York City.

These are difficult times, but NYC will be back.

New York City – Together as Always

Lighting the way forward—stronger, brighter, together as always. Share our video to show your support.

Stronger. Brighter. Together. New York City.

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