The Battery Park City Library is NYPL's first green library in Manhattan. Take a video tour with library manager Billy Parrott. En savoir plus .
4th of July Fireworks are set off above the reflecting pool, between the Lincoln and World War II Memorials between 9:00-9:30 p.m. ET.
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their anthemic "Empire State of Mind" during the World Series on 10/30/2009. The Yankees went on to win the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
There are still a good number of great record stores in Brooklyn, but this offshoot of the Manhattan staple is one of the best places for residents to seek out quality vinyl. - Anthony, TheFABlife.com
WC Handy had been performing on Beale Street when he penned "Memphis Blues." It was the first published (in 1912) Blues song of the soon to be popular genre.
Hampton University was one of the first black colleges in the US. The emancipation oak, on campus, is believed to be the place where President Lincoln read the Emancipation Proclamation.
Cemetery - 624 acres, where veterans and military casualties from each of the nation's wars are interred. See video for more history. En savoir plus .
Despite its quick rise to "institution" status in the world of comedy, it's still a great place to catch rising talents at bargain prices any night of week. - Anthony, blogger TheFABlife.com
Become a museum member for free entry into the quarterly afterhours party and free drinks in the VIP lounge. En savoir plus .
The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, recorded his live performance at the Apollo on 10/24/1962. It became the first Soul album to go platinum. Learn more at theurbandaily.com/music
Originally a movie palace presenting live vaudeville and silent movies, it is now home to the annual BET honors ceremony. – Team Live Nation
Mamie Smith recorded "Crazy Blues" on Okeh Records in 1920. Written by African-American songwriter Perry Bradford, Smith's rendition is the 1st recording of vocal blues by an African American artist . En savoir plus .
After full days of app-development, staffers at Voxiva (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) break bread at this British pub around the corner from their D.C. office.
