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NYC 🗽 Raccoons of Central Park

Raccoons are intelligent, adaptable mammals native to North America, easily recognizable by their black "mask" and bushy, ringed tail. These omnivores have successfully expanded their range into urban areas, where they often come into conflict with humans.

Physical characteristics

Appearance: Raccoons have a stocky build with a grayish-black coat, a distinctive black mask over their eyes, and a tail with 4 to 10 black rings.

Size: They are medium-sized, measuring 23 to 38 inches long (including their tail) and weighing between 12 and 36 pounds, although some can be larger.

Paws: Their most notable feature may be their front paws, which are slender and resemble human hands. This dexterity allows them to open containers and manipulate objects.

Habitat and diet

Habitat: While their original habitat is deciduous and mixed forests, raccoons are highly adaptable. They thrive in a variety of environments, including marshes, farms, suburbs, and even cities, as long as they have access to food, water, and shelter.

Dens: Raccoons typically den in hollow trees, logs, or burrows, but will readily use chimneys, attics, or abandoned buildings in urban areas.

Diet: As opportunistic omnivores, they have a diverse diet, which includes:

Invertebrates: Crayfish and insects

Plants: Fruits, nuts, corn, and grains

Vertebrates: Small rodents, frogs, and eggs

Human food: Garbage, pet food, and garden vegetables

Behavior and intelligence

Nocturnal activity: Raccoons are primarily nocturnal but may forage during the day if food sources are readily available.

Social behavior: They were once believed to be solitary, but studies have shown they exhibit sex-specific social behavior. Related females often share territories, and unrelated males may form small groups.

Intelligence: Raccoons are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills. Research shows they can remember solutions to tasks for at least three years. Their Latin name, Procyon lotor, means "washer dog," referring to their habit of dousing or "washing" food.

Adaptability: Raccoons do not truly hibernate during the winter but may sleep for extended periods during very cold weather.

Interactions with humans

Pests: Raccoons are often considered pests in urban and suburban areas, where they may raid trash cans, damage gardens and lawns, and nest in attics or sheds.

Disease risks: They can carry diseases such as rabies and canine distemper. The raccoon roundworm, which is shed in their feces, can also be dangerous to humans and other mammals.

Coexistence: Prevention is the best strategy for managing conflicts with raccoons. This includes securing garbage cans, not leaving pet food outdoors, and sealing off potential denning areas.

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See inside the American Museum of Natural History’s massive new expansion The Gilder Center includes a butterfly vivarium, an insectarium and a 360-degree immersive experience. Written by Rossilynne Skena Culgan Wednesday April 26 2023

After nearly a decade of planning, designing and building, the massive new wing at the American Museum of Natural History will soon welcome visitors. The architecturally stunning, 230,000-square-foot Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation will open on May 4.

Scientific wonders—including a butterfly vivarium, an insectarium and a 360-degree immersive experience—fill every inch of the space. We got a sneak peek at the Gilder Center today; here's more of what to expect from this landmark new space on the Upper West Side.

The Gilder Center officially opens on May 4, but we've got a sneak peek for you.

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Unique Places to View NYC’s Skyline Posted on 9 June 2016 This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase, I might earn a small commission (at zero extra cost to you), which helps me keep this blog running.

The Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, One World Trade Center…all of offer exceptional views of NYC, but only with some major trade-offs. You could wait hours in line just to reach the top, and the cost of admission is as sky-high as the observation deck. Plus, you’ll find the same exact views in every tour guide and on about half of all NYC postcards. Visiting New York City is breath taking, make sure you are getting the most out of your trip whether your hotel is within walking distance to Times Square or discovering more unique places off the beaten path.

So where should you go to see New York in a new way? Fortunately, there are several other locations which let you see the NYC skyline from a fresh perspective. While they aren’t featured in many city guides, we’ve put together a list of cool and unique locations with unbelievable skyline views. These are more than just tourist trap observation decks; each one doubles as a memorable New York experience, whether you’ll be enjoying a relaxing stroll in the park, learning about natural history, riding a famous carousel, listening to live music, or viewing some of the world’s finest artwork.

An interesting infographic with several recommendations for a perfect view of NYC's skyline!

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Who Lived in Greenwich Village before the Bohemians?

The neighborhood of New York City was a haven for Catholics before it earned its reputation as a haven for artists.

By: Allison Miller * April 11, 2021

With its winding streets, shady trees, and quaint townhouses, Greenwich Village today is one of the loveliest (and most expensive) districts in New York City. In the early nineteenth century, it was almost rural, an escape for Manhattan’s rich when cholera periodically engulfed the more cramped (and poorer) parts of town. But the quarter is best known for the eruption of experimental artwork, theater, and writing that started after the turn of the twentieth century, with the likes of Edna St. Vincent Millay, Marianne Moore, and Eugene O’Neill moving in. It already had a well-established queer community, and by 1930 Greenwich Village would be synonymous with American bohemia.

But who lived in Greenwich Village before the artists moved in?

As historical theologian Thomas J. Shelley writes, the neighborhood was the seat of a thriving Catholic community between about 1880 and 1930. It had chapels and churches serving “at least seven different ethnic groups”; by the late nineteenth century, about half of the neighborhood’s Catholics were Irish.

Another part of Greenwich Village “contained a red-light district with more than a hundred brothels, 198 liquor stores, and a densely populated area of run-down tenements.”

As immigrant and native-born Catholics fanned out throughout the neighborhood, more parishes were created for them. Although the oldest established Catholic church, St. Joseph, took pride in its middle-class, mostly Irish character, another part of Greenwich Village “contained a red-light district with more than a hundred brothels, 198 liquor stores, and a densely populated area of run-down tenements,” Shelley writes. In 1890, to serve one enclave of Irish living in deep poverty—they worshiped in “a former warehouse and stable that was leased for $2,000 a year”—the Catholic Church carved out a parish that laid its church’s cornerstone on Christopher Street, near one of the birthplaces of twentieth-century gay liberation.

The neighborhood of New York City was a haven for Catholics before it earned its reputation as a haven for artists.

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How to Navigate a Flood of Streaming TV Subscriptions

We wanted à la carte television, and now we have it — and it costs more than cable. Here’s how to watch your favorite shows without overpaying for a dozen apps. By Eric Ravenscraft Published Jan. 14, 2020Updated Jan. 16, 2020

In the old days of cable, you paid one giant price for more TV than you could ever want. It was awful. It was expensive. And who even watches most of this stuff? Now, every media company has its own streaming subscription that you can buy à la carte. And it’s still awful, but in a different way.

Earlier this year, HBO announced it would start a streaming service called HBO Max, on top of its existing HBO Now service, which will eventually be the home of “Friends.” Disney recently introduced Disney Plus, which is home to most of the Disney library, including new Marvel and “Star Wars” TV shows. NBC will offer a subscription service that will become the home of “The Office,” which might be enough on its own to tempt viewers.

This is all on top of a slew of existing streaming services that you may already subscribe to — including Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, CBS All Access, Amazon Prime and more. In other words, it can get expensive to pay for all of them. In some cases, it might even be more expensive than a regular cable subscription.

To navigate a flood of streaming subscriptions, list all your current services, then "audit" them to see which ones you actually use, and cancel unused services. Rotate subscriptions by canceling a service after you've watched its desired content and then subscribing to another, or use a service's ad-supported tier. You can also use subscription tracking tools or set calendar reminders to manage billing and stay on top of new releases.

Audit and Organize Your Subscriptions List every service: you pay for to get a clear picture of your spending. Check your credit card statements: or use apps like Rocket Money or Hiatus to find recurring payments and automatically track your subscriptions. Audit each service: by assessing how often you actually use it. Cancel services: that aren't worth the cost. You can always re-subscribe later if your interest returns.

Implement a Rotation Strategy Rotate your subscriptions: by canceling a service after you've watched the content you wanted. Switch to a new service: when there's a specific show or movie you want to watch. Subscribe to ad-supported tiers: of services if they are available, as they are often cheaper than ad-free options.

Utilize Planning Tools and Resources Set up calendar reminders: a few days before your next billing cycle to give yourself enough time to cancel. Use streaming apps: like JustWatch to track where shows and movies are available. Use voice assistants: like Alexa to set reminders for subscription renewals and upcoming content. Look for bundles: like the Disney Bundle to get multiple services at a lower price. Check for discounts, such as student discounts or promotions offered by mobile carriers.

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On this date in history, October 27, 1904, the future of New York City changed forever with the opening of its first underground subway line. 🚇

Before the subway, New York was a city bursting at the seams, choked by horse-drawn carts and noisy, polluting elevated trains known as 'the Els.'

The Great Blizzard of 1888 was a turning point. It paralyzed the city and made it clear that a reliable, all-weather transportation system was essential for its survival and growth.

Construction began in 1900, a massive undertaking of 'cut-and-cover' engineering. Workers dug huge trenches down city streets, built concrete and steel tunnels, and then restored the avenues above.

On opening day, the ceremony was held at the magnificent City Hall station. Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. was given a ceremonial silver controller to start the first train.

In a surprising moment, instead of just starting it, the mayor took the controls himself and drove the inaugural train all the way from City Hall to 103rd Street.

At 7:00 p.m., the subway opened to the public. For just a 5-cent fare, New Yorkers could travel 9.1 miles through 28 stations, from Lower Manhattan to Harlem.

Over 150,000 people rode the subway on that first night, experiencing a marvel of modern engineering that would shape the city for the next century. 🏙️

The subway allowed workers to move to more affordable homes in the outer boroughs, fueled an economic boom in Manhattan, and helped create the 'city that never sleeps' by running 24/7.

It was the beginning of the five-borough city we know today.

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Discover the hidden waterfalls of Central Park!

There are at least five waterfalls in Central Park, and all are completely man-made. Here's where to find them: The Loch: MAP | Three of the most impressive waterfalls are located in the Loch, situated in the Ravine, the stream valley section of the North Woods. The water that flows through them is NYC drinking water, which comes from a 48-inch pipe hidden by the rocks at the Pool Grotto on West 100th Street, yet the waterfalls look very natural. Charming stone bridges cross the stream, and the area is cool and quiet. Watching the water gush down the giant boulders into dark ponds, it is easy to forget you are in the middle of Manhattan! Enter from the West side through Glen Span Arch around 102nd Street and follow the moving water, known as the Loch.

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There are at least five waterfalls in Central Park and all are completely man-made. Most are located in the Ravine, the stream valley sectio

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Mini Philosophy — September 18, 2025 One of the most quoted lines in philosophy is completely misused and misunderstood We don’t learn from history because we can’t learn from history.

Key Takeaways Hegel once wrote (roughly): “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.” And it’s one of the most common quotes about history you can read. The problem is that people think this is about not learning from mistakes, when actually Hegel was talking about how few things we can actually take from history lessons. That doesn’t mean we can’t use history and apply it for today. In this week’s Mini Philosophy interview, Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins teach us how we can learn from the ancient world.

Hegel said, “We learn from history that we do not learn from history.” But how much of the past applies to us today?

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