TOMORROW @ 1PM! Join us online when historian Hugh Ryan will reconstruct the little-known lives of the cis women, trans men & nonbinary people incarcerated in the Women's House of Detention, making a uniquely queer case for prison abolition. ✨
RSVP here: on.nyc.gov/4y5lrDB
Today in 1922 the City's Street Cleaning department was authorized to hire 350 additional street sweepers, 400 additional drivers, 59 additional supervisors, and 50 additional mechanics to maintain the increased motorized equipment of the department #ThisDayInHistory
Join us from 7-8:30pm on Wednesday, October 21, at the historic NYC Surrogate’s Courthouse for a live taping of "Person Place Thing" with host Randy Cohen & his guest, @nycrecords' Commissioner Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz! ✨🗽📚
Learn more & RSVP here: on.nyc.gov/46WYYNm
Today in 1983 marked the beginning of the Next Wave Festival, @BAM_Brooklyn annual tradition bringing together innovative painters, choreographers, and composers to create one of the most celebrated events of the organization #ThisDayInHistory
TUESDAY! Join us online from 1-2pm when historian Hugh Ryan will reconstruct the little-known lives of the cis women, trans men & nonbinary people incarcerated in the Women's House of Detention, making a uniquely queer case for prison abolition. ✨
RSVP: on.nyc.gov/4y5lrDB
Save the date for 10/21, when @nycrecords will present a full day of programming at the historic Hall of Records! Join us as we reflect on significant moments in NYC's past & how recorded history continues to shape our city's future. ✨🗽📚
Register here: on.nyc.gov/4hJtoaF
Today in 1957 it was announced that the city's long-promised anti-jaywalking campaign would be launched with Jack I. Straus, Board Chair of R.H. Macy & Co., leading a 21-person Mayor's Committee for Pedestrian Safety #ThisDayInHistory
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Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year?
And this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 to up to $10,000 per artist!
Deadlines are approaching fast so don't wait. Go to nyc.gov/artistgrants to apply today!
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NYC, there's one thing we can all agree on: Nobody wants the flu this fall or winter.
Find a flu shot near you: nyc.gov/healthmap
@nycmayor 🤝 @curtissliwa
Discover the story behind the names on the streets in your neighborhood! With @nycrecords' interactive map, you can explore the history of co-named streets & the stories of nearly 2,500 famous & unsung heroes throughout New York City.🗽
View the map here: on.nyc.gov/4iIjQvY
Just 15 minutes until tickets go live for @nycrecords' Open House New York Weekend ticketed tours! Are you ready?
Learn more here: ohny.org/festival ✨
#OHNYwknd #NewYorkIsOpen
Today in 1988 an @FDNY inspection revealed that most of New York City's standpipes and sprinkler systems - which protected about 16,700 commercial and residential buildings - had not been inspected in over five years #ThisDayInHistory
Save the date on 10/16 to join @nycrecords for Open House New York Weekend! We'll be offering ticketed building tours, drop-in events & a sneak preview of an upcoming exhibit. Tickets will be released at 12pm tomorrow - set your timers now!
Learn more: ohny.org/festival ✨
Today in 1938 the local Works Progress Administrator in NYC made public a new program intended to overcome the prejudices of many employers against hiring from the work relief rolls #ThisDayInHistory
Flooding + coastal storms can happen quickly. Know your coastal flood evacuation zone, sign up for emergency alerts, and make a plan for you & your loved ones before the next storm. 🌧️
📱Sign up for #NotifyNYC by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 or visiting nyc.gov/notifynyc.
Save the date for October 16 to join @nycrecords on Open House New York Weekend! That day, we'll open our doors at 31 Chambers Street, with building tours & a sneak preview of an upcoming exhibit. Check out the full line-up at ohny.org/festival ✨
#OHNYwknd #NewYorkIsOpen
Save the date for #AskAnArchivist Day on Wednesday, October 14!
This day-long, online event will let you connect directly with staff at @nycrecords to ask questions about their work, best ways to save family photos, or items in our collections. Get ready! ✍️
#ArchivesMonth #NYC
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✨ Have questions about after-school enrollment, neighborhood resources, or finding the right program for your family?
Community Connect is here to help!
📢 Email us at [email protected]
ALT Blue background with DYCD NYC logo, text inviting questions and to email [email protected] for support.
Today in 1931 - Building at 300 East 125th Street slated for condemnation to make way for the Triborough Bridge #ThisDayInHistory
Learn about this photo more: on.nyc.gov/46yK7YL
Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! ☕
Coffee consumption began early in New York City: “The Dutch in New York stopped drinking beer for breakfast and changed to coffee about 1668. They added honey and cinnamon to the beverage."
Learn more about its history here: archives.nyc/blog/2026/9/29/…