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Carl Swanson

take a dip May 7, 2021

First Look: The Plus Pool’s Future East River HomeThat zany, self-filtering, floating swimming hole officially has a place to drop anchor.
the covid memorial project Mar. 19, 2021

Paul Chan Wants Us to Look Up at the Night SkyPart 12 of 15 proposals to help us remember the pandemic’s toll.
reasons to love new york Dec. 11, 2020

Farewell to My Brick and Mortar ShopsThe now-shuttered stores that made an impression, from Staten Island to Hudson Yards.
reasons to love new york Dec. 8, 2020

Farewell to My Party SpotRemembering late nights, sweaty dance floors, and karaoke with celebrities.
reasons to love new york Dec. 7, 2020

500 Reasons We’ve Loved New YorkA send-off to the many places, big and small, that closed in 2020.