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Gilded Age Secrets, Gramercy Gardens & Hawks: NYC's Hidden Gems & Hotspots
Explore NYC's Gilded Age, garden walks, city hawks, top sports store & a stunning photo!
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Aug 10, 2026

Trivia Questionâť“

A small white marble courthouse on the eastern edge of Madison Square Park holds a quiet record among all the buildings in America. What is it known for?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

The National Arts Club radiates Manhattan’s artistic legacy from its prime spot on the southern edge of Gramercy Park.

 

Nestled in the ornate Samuel Tilden Mansion, the club transports visitors to the elegance of Gilded Age New York—think stained glass, graceful staircases, and echoes of legendary gatherings.

 

Once home to statesman Samuel Tilden, the mansion features details by architect Calvert Vaux and artist John LaFarge, where florals, sandstone, and brilliant light create a uniquely rich atmosphere.


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Upcoming Events

Residents of Manhattan are preparing for the return of their beloved garden walk, a summer highlight that fills the neighborhood with vibrant color and creativity.

 

Visitors can stroll through dazzling beds of annual blooms and eye-catching tropical plantings, all carefully arranged by passionate local volunteers.

 

The park’s reflecting pool has become a showstopper, adorned with dramatic tropical greenery seldom seen in New York’s cooler climate.


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Summer Streets 2026: Season Finale

Date: Aug 15
Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Park Avenue South

Admission: FREE
Details: The last car free Saturday of the summer opens Park Avenue South right through the district for walking, biking, and play. One final chance to have the pavement to yourself before Labor Day. For more information, please visit the website here.

Roberto Lugo's "Alfarero del Barrio (Village Potter)" Art Tour

Date: Aug 19
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Redbud Lawn

Admission: Register here.
Details: Coming soon: a free 20 minute curatorial tour of acclaimed potter Roberto Lugo's vivid public art installation in Madison Square Park, exploring how he blends ceramics, portraiture, and community. For more information, please visit the website here.

Spotting a red-tailed hawk soaring above Manhattan has become a familiar sight, thrilling locals who treasure wildlife in the city.

 

These majestic raptors claim Central Park as home, representing both urban wildness and resilience.

 

In the 1990s, the legendary Pale Male made headlines as he established a nest along Fifth Avenue, capturing imaginations citywide.


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Business Spotlight

Outdoor gear is drawing fresh attention in Manhattan as local adventurers seek top equipment for city and trail.

 

Performance, style, and comfort have become must-haves for urban explorers navigating New York’s vibrant landscape.

 

Central Park joggers now have access to the latest running shoes from Nike, Brooks, New Balance, and Merrell, featuring improved support and bold seasonal designs.


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Photo of the Week

đź’ˇ Answer to Trivia Question:
More sculptors worked on it than on any other building in the United States. The Appellate Division Courthouse at Madison Avenue and 25th Street, a gleaming Beaux Arts courthouse finished in 1899, enlisted sixteen of the era's most celebrated sculptors, sponsored by the National Sculpture Society, to create roughly thirty marble statues, including a rooftop lineup of history's great lawgivers and the figures of Wisdom and Force at its steps. About a quarter of the building's entire budget went to sculpture alone, turning a working courthouse into one of the city's grandest outdoor works of art.
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