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Celebrate the Holidays With Some Lesser-Known Attractions

Once Thanksgiving ends, the holiday season hits full force. Decorations suddenly appear in every window, lights are strung over the trees and Christmas carols ring loud over department store loudspeakers.  But the best part about the holiday season is right in your own backyard, since New York is renowned for its magical feel throughout the winter months.

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Haunted Houses, A Rock Musical and A Parade: Unique Ways to Spend Halloween

When Oct. 31 rolls into New York City, there isn’t even a question of what you are going to do: dress up crazy and go to a party or a club, of course. But doesn’t doing the same thing year after year get a little redundant? Maybe you aren’t 21 and getting into a bar or club is too much of a hassle.

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Enjoying New York City Before the Frost Bites:

Lincoln Center Students Weigh in On The Perks of Fall

When we were younger, the advent of fall marked the very important event of breaking out our favorite back-to-school outfits (Mine happened to be a red-and-white Tweety Bird T-shirt, pale blue bell bottoms with floral embroidering and, of course, my daring one-and-a-half inch hightop sneakers).

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Zipcars Zoom Into FCLC Area, Putting Students Behind the Wheel

Are you in the mood to take a road trip with friends? Do you get sick of lugging heavy bags home from college to visit your family? Have you recently been turned down by a rental car company because they claim you’re too young? Or maybe you just have the urge to drive a super chic new ride for an hour or two? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, Zipcars may be the answer to your prayers.

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No ID? No Problem. Things To Do When You’re Underage

Have you ever waited in line at a club for half an hour just to be turned away when you flash your fake ID? What about all of those times you’ve snuck into bars just to get a suspicious glare from the bartender when you order a drink? Just because you’re not 21 years old yet doesn’t mean you can’t plan for an exciting weekend in the city. 1 comment

Economic Troubles Increase the Number of Homeless Cats in NYC Shelters

The current state of the economy has sent many people packing from upscale homes to lower cost housing, apartments and, in some cases, homeless shelters. But while we’re aware that tent cities have cropped up around the country and homelessness is on the rise, there are other species being affected by our faltering finances. 1 comment

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Proposed Ban Makes Subway Photographers Shudder

In 1938, Walker Evans walked onto a subway car with a concealed camera and shot a series of photos of unsuspecting subway patrons for a series that would later be exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and remains to this day on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Central Park Carriage Rides to Halt?

It’s your one-year anniversary, and you’ve planned a classic, romantic evening for your significant other, who will be astronomically impressed by your meticulous planning and excessive thoughtfulness. You’ll buy them a dozen roses, eat a candlelit dinner at Nougatine and take a horse drawn carriage ride around Central Park. 1 comment

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Can’t Hold It In? These Bathrooms Wipe The Competition!

Finding an accessible and usable public bathroom around Lincoln Center is not easy. Sure, there’s a Starbucks on every block, but we all know the lines are killer. In my four years of commuting to Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC), I’ve often had to get creative when looking for a public restroom.