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A fishmonger hocks his wares in Manhattan's Chinatown. While many seafood markets line the neighborhood's streets, the Bayard Market and Mulberry market are two of the largest and most popular. AP/Bebeto Matthews.
Fresh Fish! Where and When to Get the Best Catch in NYC
Sarah Berson  |  March 1, 2012 4:00 AM | 4 Comments
Want a meaty meal without forsaking your Friday Lenten fast? Or do you just like fish? Use this guide to learn how and when to get the best city's best catches.
Courtesy of New York Public Library
Who Lived In a House Like This? A Brief Guide to Researching the History of Your NYC Home
Philip Sutton for the New York Public Library  |  November 15, 2011 4:00 AM | 3 Comments

Have you ever wondered who lived in your apartment before you? Thanks to the Library’s Milstein Division, you can gain access to hundreds of resources to help solve the mystery. Philip Sutton, blogger for the New York Public Library’s Milstein Division, explains.

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