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Cuban-German American writer and activist based in New York CIty.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade History + How to See the Parade in Person!

ByC.F. Lapinel November 15, 2023October 17, 2024

Bring on the Balloons: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade History & Trivia By Christopher Frederic Lapinel (featured image Editorial Credit:…

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Ghostly Gotham: 25 Haunted Places in NYC

ByC.F. Lapinel September 30, 2021November 20, 2023

Brace yourself. These are some of the most haunted places in NYC. The season of scares is upon us,…

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Guide to Green-Wood Cemetery: Inside Brooklyn’s Macabre Park

ByC.F. Lapinel September 8, 2021October 17, 2024

By Christopher Frederic Lapinel People these days don’t often visit cemeteries. Few go without a particular, somber purpose in…

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Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn: Walking with a Phantom

ByC.F. Lapinel June 30, 2021November 20, 2023

By Christopher Frederic Lapinel Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was Brooklyn’s original bearded bohemian. No other writer has ever so affectionately…

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History of Coney Island – Nickel Empire

ByC.F. Lapinel June 3, 2021November 20, 2023

History of Coney Island – Nickel Empire by Christopher Frederic Lapinel The history of Coney Island, America’s beloved amusement…

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History of Prospect Park: Life as a Sculpture

ByC.F. Lapinel May 4, 2021November 20, 2023

History of Prospect Park: Life as a Sculpture is a guest contribution by Christopher Frederic Lapinel The history of Prospect…

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History of the Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering a Love Story

ByC.F. Lapinel April 16, 2021November 20, 2023

by Christopher Frederic Lapinel The history of the Brooklyn Bridge, engineering a love story. Imagine New York City’s Gilded…

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Megan Indoe

Founder of Your Brooklyn Guide happily lives in Brooklyn's Sunset Park, Coney Island Polar Bear, and Bodega Cat Lover.

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14 Breathtaking Places to See Cherry Blossoms in NYC (Plus a Map)
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16 Best Restaurants in Dumbo (Local’s Foodie Picks!)
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide (Tips for 2024 by a Local)
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14 Breathtaking Places to See Cherry Blossoms in NYC (Plus a Map)
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25 Indoor Things to do in NYC – Perfect for a Cold or Rainy Day!
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Most Interesting Historic Hotels in New York City You Can Stay At!
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