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The First Ever Times Square Ball Drop Was Held Atop the New York Times Headquarters in 1907, Starting a Cherished Tradition
Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp ...
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12 Places You Can Still Find “Old New York”
Fast forward a few hundred years, and Silk points to whole streets in Brooklyn Heights, Harlem, and the West Village where every building ... find a taste of “old New York.” ...