Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist who helped build salsa's sound, has died at 75. His family said he "departed peacefully" and officials offered condolences.

A city-commissioned monument in the Bronx has neighbors split over appearance, upkeep and the artist’s controversial past.

A WWII parachute repurposed into a wedding dress by Evelyn Braet is on display at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, embodying love and resourcefulness during post-war scarcity.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces $1.2 million funding for historical centers, with Weeksville Heritage Center receiving $1 million for education and restoration, and Eastville Historical Society getting $200,000 for facility upgrades.

A hidden passageway from the Underground Railroad was discovered at Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum, providing a historic link to New York's role in the abolitionist movement.

A hidden ladder and tiny cubby in the Merchant’s House Museum point to a NoHo safe house on the Underground Railroad.

New York's State Museum is undergoing a $150 million renovation, with new major exhibits, a Kids Zone, and café revamp as part of the initial phase in a multi-year project.

"Mr. Pink" sculptures by artist Philippe Katerine offer whimsy and interaction with QR code prizes in NYC's Flatiron and NoMad, symbolizing resilience and emotional wounds.

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum celebrated MLK Day with activities, including workshops and performances, to teach kids about social justice and community service.

Belarusian artist Henrik Lojka created a "Snow King" sculpture from a snow pile in Brooklyn, which attracted crowds and social media attention before melting away.

A 27-foot Buddha sculpture by Tuan Andrew Nguyen is scheduled for the High Line in Manhattan for spring 2026 as a tribute to the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban.

Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg Jr. has returned 43 antiquities to Türkiye, part of an ongoing effort against antiquities trafficking that has recaptured over 2,450 items internationally.

The article discusses the return of the world's largest menorah near Central Park for Hanukkah, detailing the nightly celebrations and the significance of the menorah's design and history.