Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898

A wide-ranging history of the land beneath your feet

Morning Update for Friday, October 13, 2017

Happy Friday, NYC! Currently: Partly Cloudy ⛅ and 53 °F (12 °C), headed for a high of 64 °F.

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Alternate side parking is suspended today for Simchas Torah. View full schedule from the Department of Transportation.

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: zetetic - adjective: Proceeding by inquiry, search, or investigation. noun: A skeptic or inquirer.

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