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Herzberg's Subway
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Irving Herzberg (b. 1915- d. 1991) took an interest in documenting the quieter moments of daily life, from Orthodox Jews in Williamsburg to beachgoers lounging at the shore at Coney Island. His collection spans his work from 1945 up until his death in 1991.
NYFW: Historical OOTD
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In honor of #nyfw (New York Fashion Week), we present the city's hottest #ootd's (outfit of the day) from our partner's collections. New York has hosted NYFW, first known as "Press Week," since 1943. It was created to pivot the spotlight from Paris fashion designers and showcase New York's homegrown talent.
Kid New York
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The city is home to more than one million school-aged children—at least an eighth of the population across the five boroughs. While there many distinct ways to be a kid in New York City, there are also some iconic experiences, places, and routines that most, if not all, city kids share as they grow up.
Subway Scenes
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For many of us quarantined in the city, it's been months since we've taken the train anywhere. Since then, we found ourselves becoming oddly nostalgic about our old daily commutes. Here are some photographs that capture New Yorkers on the subway: a quintessential piece of the city that we love to hate yet hold near and dear to our hearts.
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Seventh Avenue Station (BMT Brighton Line)
\[Family group of grandmother, two daughters, and three grandchildren] Probable family group of grandmother, two daughers, and three grandchildren sitting on subway; all women wearing overcoats and scarfs; daughter in middle holding baby wrapped in bundle; two granddaughters at right, younger one leaning against grandmother, older one reading newspaper comics; portion of subway map and subway line sign ("Broadway Exp\[ress]") behind women.
Seventh Avenue Station (BMT Brighton Line)
\[Three schoolgirls in overcoats] Three schoolgirls, all wearing overcoats, sitting on subway; left to right: white girl with head scarf reading paperback book, African American girl looking to side and gesturing with hands, African American girl with satchel on lap looking into camera; subway map behind girls on left.
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