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East Harlem

February 13, 2013

5th Ave. Condo Starts Selling After Changing Name to 'One Museum Mile'

The 1280 Fifth Ave. building has sold more than 50 percent of its units after initial struggles.

Carnegie Hill

June 13, 2012

Maoz Vegetarian Comes to Central Park's Harlem Meer

Maoz Vegetarian is serving up falafel from a new kiosk in Central Park's Harlem Meer.

Carnegie Hill

June 11, 2012

Museum Mile Festival Turns Fifth Ave Into Giant Block Party

The Museum Mile Festival will bring outdoor events to Fifth Ave. from 82nd to 105th streets.

Midtown

January 24, 2012

Outsider Art Fair to Feature Painted Skateboards and Offbeat Talks

The 20th Annual Outsider Art Fair pays tribute to artists with no formal training.

Midtown

July 14, 2011

Make-Out Art Exhibit Melts the Ice in Times Square

The exhibit was part of El Museo del Barrio's biennial celebration, featuring performances by New York-based Latino artists.

Manhattan

June 23, 2011

Met Could Lose Nearly Half of City Funding Next Year

The famed museum's funding from the city could drop from $10.6 million to $5.4 million under proposed budget cuts.

Manhattan

June 14, 2011

Museum Mile Fest Makes Fifth Ave. a Giant Block Party

The 33rd annual Museum Mile festival brings visitors into museums and art and food onto the streets on Tuesday.

Harlem

January 06, 2011

Three Kings March in East Harlem Parade Dressed in 'Project Runway' Designed Garments

Three kings dressed in designer garb marked the end of Christmas season in East Harlem with a parade Thursday.

Harlem

September 10, 2010

El Museo Del Barrio Kicks off Fall Season with Higher Admission Prices

The museum will increase its suggested admission price from $6 to $9 beginning Sept. 17.

Harlem

July 09, 2010

Harlem Designers Bring High Fashion on the Cheap to New Manhattan Target

The East Harlem Target will feature designs from Isabel and Ruben Toledo and Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Manhattan

June 08, 2010

Museum Mile Festival Will Shut Down Fifth Avenue Tuesday Night

Museums will open their doors for free for the festival, which will shut down traffic on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd and 105th streets.

Harlem

March 26, 2010

Phantom Sightings Exhibit Brings Chicano Art Back to El Museo Del Barrio

Museums will open their doors for free for the festival, which will shut down traffic on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd and 105th streets.

Harlem

March 11, 2010

Director of El Museo Del Barrio Steps Down, Heads to Kansas

Museums will open their doors for free for the festival, which will shut down traffic on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd and 105th streets.

Harlem

January 06, 2010

Kids Celebrate Three Kings Day in El Barrio Parade

Museums will open their doors for free for the festival, which will shut down traffic on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd and 105th streets.

Manhattan

October 14, 2009

Bloomberg, Thompson Slug it out on Even Ground for the First Time

Museums will open their doors for free for the festival, which will shut down traffic on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd and 105th streets.